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IGT 06/18, Mets at Angels

KC Jun 18 2008 06:36 PM

Reyes ss Anderson 1b Wright 3b Beltran cf Delgado dh Nixon lf Easley 2b Chavez rf Castro c Figgins 3b Willits lf Kendrick 2b Guerrero dh Hunter cf Matthews rf Quinian 1b Mathis c Aybar ss

Benjamin Grimm Jun 18 2008 06:59 PM

Good to see that Reyes is healthy enough to play. I see that Castillo is sitting. Is it his turn to rest, or is it because he was banged up late in the game last night?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 07:01 PM

I am officially designating this as a Big Game. Series against a good team on the line. Have to see how Reyes responds to his dressing down. And whether Manuel can bring these guys back to life after a draining day yesterday. Finally, I suppose it will be inconclusive overall but it won't stop the Mediots from viewing Ollie's performance tonight as a review of The Jacket's influence, so perception -- Omar's new favorite word -- is also on the line.

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:07 PM

PLAY BALL!

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:09 PM

I can get more in on the IGTs on these West coast games as the kids are all in bed now. Usually it's the 7th/8th inning before my son goes upstairs.

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:14 PM

Wright with the early RBI grounder after Reyes goes 1st to 3rd on a SB/E by the catcher.

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:19 PM

Did all of the Mets fans go to bed?

metirish Jun 18 2008 08:21 PM

Here for now , did Manuel say that he would rest players on the road when he felt they needed it?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 08:21 PM

I'm nearby.

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:29 PM

Base knock for Endy with 2 out in the 2nd. Castro at the dish.

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:32 PM

Castro flies out. On to the bottom of the 2nd.

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:33 PM

Commercials beaten to death by SNY that I hate: Ones for used BMWs Stupid Guiseppe Whatshisnuts Fucking Ford commercials staring fucking Captain Intangibles Commercials beaten to death by SNY that I like: Anything with the "Little Bit of Luck" guy

Fman99 Jun 18 2008 08:41 PM

Reyes legs out a triple off the wall. He's running hard right out of the box.

metirish Jun 18 2008 08:44 PM

Fman99 wrote: Commercials beaten to death by SNY that I hate: Ones for used BMWs Stupid Guiseppe Whatshisnuts Fucking Ford commercials staring fucking Captain Intangibles Commercials beaten to death by SNY that I like: Anything with the "Little Bit of Luck" guy Hate the optimum triple play commercial , that guys a wanker.

metirish Jun 18 2008 08:45 PM

Fman99 wrote: Reyes legs out a triple off the wall. He's running hard right out of the box. Didn't go hard for the get go and turned it on between first and second.

themetfairy Jun 18 2008 08:47 PM

I wish they'd stop showing the FiOS ads. Especially since I'm still stuck with fucking Comcast for now.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 08:52 PM

Dig the Little Bit of Luck guy.

Frayed Knot Jun 18 2008 08:58 PM

Carlos says; 'Excuse me while I KABOOM'

Nymr83 Jun 18 2008 09:02 PM

delgado is tired of the cpf trade talk about richie sexson

Frayed Knot Jun 18 2008 09:09 PM

Trivia question = Mo Vaughn? (only player to appear in 200+ games for both Mets and Angels)

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 09:10 PM

Did Vaughn actually appear in 200 games for the Mets? It seems like he spent the majority of his time in New York on the DL.

Frayed Knot Jun 18 2008 09:12 PM

Nope, only 166.

themetfairy Jun 18 2008 09:13 PM

Rockin' Doc wrote: Did Vaughn actually appear in 200 games for the Mets? It seems like he spent the majority of his time in New York on the DL. [url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/v/vaughmo01.shtml]FK is correct[/url].

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 09:14 PM

Tim Foli.

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 09:18 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 18 2008 09:21 PM

Metfairy - "FK is correct." Actually, Knot was the one that guessed Mo Vaughn. I questioned that his health prevented him from playing in enough games as a Met. Personally, my thought was possibly Jim Fregosi. I think AG/DC likely nailed it with Tim Foli.

Frayed Knot Jun 18 2008 09:21 PM

Yeah it's Foli - barely on both accounts.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 09:24 PM

Cmon Wright.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 09:36 PM

We're in a little bit of trouble here.

Frayed Knot Jun 18 2008 09:40 PM

No, we're in a lot of trouble here.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 09:40 PM

Poop

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 09:42 PM

Bloop... infield single ... squirts thru the infield... still no out...

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 09:44 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Bloop... infield single ... squirts thru the infield... still no out... Which also describes my poop.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 09:46 PM

Nice DP! 5-2-6-5?

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 09:47 PM

Strange double play I'll take it!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 09:56 PM

That must be the 4th hit Endy got in this series after falling behind 0-2 then working a full count.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 09:58 PM

I like Castro up here.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 09:59 PM

I like it less now.

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 10:01 PM

It seems the Mets generally follow the same script, no matter who is directing them. They score early and gain a lead. Then the offense goes dormant while the opposition storms back to take the lead and ultimate victory. I'm getting sick and tired of this storyline and hope they'll write in an alternate ending.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 10:07 PM

Hey, MLB, I don't want to "vote up to 25 times!" The very idea offends me.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 10:13 PM

Cool to hear the ump screaming at Manuel.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 10:31 PM

Just need a run, gents.

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 10:46 PM

Schoeneweis with a nice 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the 8th. Last chance coming up for the Mets. Castro, Reyes, and Tatis due up for the Mets. Hopefully, Wright and Beltran will also get at bats this inning.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 10:49 PM

Reyes with the one-out single. Let's see him steal a run.

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 10:50 PM

Castro pops out to the catcher. Reyes follows with a one out single to right field. We need a gapper from Tatis. Instead we get a strike out. It's up to Wright. Time be be a hero David.

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 10:55 PM

Woo hoo. A wild pitch moves Reyes into scoring position for Mr. Wright.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 10:56 PM

YAHOO! Now go ahead. I can't stay up much longer.

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 10:56 PM

Wright comes through with the single to tie up the game. I know how you feel Edgy. Let's have Beltran scorch one so we can take the lead and end this thimng in the ninth.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 11:01 PM

Ugh. What to do?

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 11:03 PM

Well, I'm going to bed if the Mets don't score in the 10th.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 11:05 PM

The old 3-4-1. Playoff teams make plays like that.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 11:05 PM

Yeah, 10th is it for me. Go Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 11:11 PM

Trot: Not much left.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 11:12 PM

EASLEY!!!!! kaboomy

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 11:13 PM

How's the new script looking, Doc?

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 11:17 PM

Yikey. Guerrero is just the type of hitter who gobbles Wagner up.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 11:18 PM

Zowie. Super play by Wright there. Here comes Vlad vs. Wags. gulp

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 11:18 PM

Holy crap, Wright! Who taught you that shit?!

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 11:18 PM

It's looking better all the time. The Mets had better pull this one out now, because I'm going to be feeling the sleep deprivation in the morning.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 11:19 PM

Vlad missed by a pubic hair.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 18 2008 11:20 PM

yes ma'am

Rockin' Doc Jun 18 2008 11:21 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 18 2008 11:22 PM

MAnuel is in the win column. Makes the lack of sleep worthwhile. Good win and goodnight.

AG/DC Jun 18 2008 11:22 PM

Congratulations, Jerry Manuel. Good night, Crane Pool. Good night, most disgraceful organization that ever filed a tax return.

themetfairy Jun 19 2008 05:21 AM

Rockin' Doc wrote: Woo hoo. A wild pitch moves Reyes into scoring position for Mr. Wright. I saw this on the Fast Forward. What was great was that the wild pitch came just after Ron Darling said, "This would be a good time for Martinez to throw one into the dirt so Reyes could get to second."

Benjamin Grimm Jun 19 2008 08:33 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 19 2008 08:52 AM

themetfairy wrote: What was great was that the wild pitch came just after Ron Darling said, "This would be a good time for Martinez to throw one into the dirt so Reyes could get to second." And Gary gave Ron his props for predicting that. (I don't recall Ron's exact words -- I think Scarlett is paraphrasing here -- but I think he said something about how Reyes should be prepared to advance because the count called for a breaking ball from Rodriguez, a pitch that might very well end up in the dirt. I watched the ending this morning on TiVo. I set the recording to begin at 12:35 a.m., right after Letterman finished recording, so I joined the game in the bottom of the eighth, just in time to see all the fun. A real nice way to start the morning before heading in the car and driving to work.

Fman99 Jun 19 2008 08:42 AM

themetfairy wrote: ="Rockin' Doc"]Woo hoo. A wild pitch moves Reyes into scoring position for Mr. Wright. I saw this on the Fast Forward. What was great was that the wild pitch came just after Ron Darling said, "This would be a good time for Martinez to throw one into the dirt so Reyes could get to second." I did too. A nice win for the good guys.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2008 08:48 AM

It was, as predicted, a Big Game Win, with most of the objectives addressed positively: * Win a series against a good team on the road --check * Reyes respoond positively to dressdown --check * Ollie not invite Peterson controversy with shitty game --check * Manuel win slowing Willie Sympathy Freight Train --check

themetfairy Jun 19 2008 08:49 AM

I was definitely paraphrasing. And I was listening in the precaffeinated state. But it was fun hearing Ronnie hope for a pitch in the dirt and then seeing his wish granted.

AG/DC Jun 19 2008 08:52 AM

How about Mets showing that their vulnerablity to comebacks doesn't have to always be mortal. That they don't have to lay down when a team obliterates their early lead. CHECK!

Benjamin Grimm Jun 19 2008 08:57 AM

I know. I just wanted to give Ron his proper credit; he wasn't wishing, he was predicting. I actually did something similar at Shea on October 25, 1986. When the Red Sox brought in Bob Stanley in the 10th inning, my friend sitting next to me asked, "Is he any good?" And I said, "You mean, Bob "Wild Pitch" Stanley?" The rest, of course, is history. The difference here is that my "prediction" came purely from wishful thinking while Ron's came from actual insight. I later looked it up, and Stanley hadn't had a single wild pitch that season until that fateful game.

themetfairy Jun 19 2008 09:00 AM

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I know. I just wanted to give Ron his proper credit; he wasn't wishing, he was predicting. I actually did something similar at Shea on October 25, 1986. When the Red Sox brought in Bob Stanley in the 10th inning, my friend sitting next to me asked, "Is he any good?" And I said, "You mean, Bob "Wild Pitch" Stanley?" The rest, of course, is history. The difference here is that my "prediction" came purely from wishful thinking while Ron's came from actual insight. I later looked it up, and Stanley hadn't had a single wild pitch that season until that fateful game. D-Dad and I lived in Boston from 1983 through August 1986. We knew enough about Stanley to be able to whisper under our breaths "The Equalizer" when he came into that game. That was definitely from insight. Ron's comment was somewhere between a prediction and wishful thinking. In either event, it was delightfully prescient :)

Centerfield Jun 19 2008 09:03 AM

That's amazing. Scarlet once told the story that she was living in Boston during that time and Stanley had a reputation of bad luck following him around. When he entered the game, she even put aside superstition and predicted good luck for the Mets. You know, it occurs to me that she's here and she could probably tell it better herself.

Centerfield Jun 19 2008 09:04 AM

D'oh.

themetfairy Jun 19 2008 09:07 AM

LOL CF <g> Here's one thing I remember about Stanley - when the beach balls that were inevitably being tossed around Fenway back at that time wound up in the home bullpen, Stanley would take great pleasure out of grabbing a rake and destroying them. One day he got into it so much that he hurt his arm and wound up on the DL. Yes - seeing Stanley come into that game was enough to get me to quietly put the SBS aside and feel that something good was going to happen.

Centerfield Jun 19 2008 09:08 AM

I was too young to know anything about Stanley. I just knew I liked the guy they had on the mound and wished they would leave him out there.