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IGT Mets @ Phillies, 08/26/08

bmfc1 Aug 26 2008 02:09 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 03:42 PM

New York Mets Reyes, ss Easley, 2b Wright, 3b Beltran, cf Delgado, 1b Tatis, lf Church, rf Castro, c Martinez, rhp Philadelphia Phillies Rollins, SS Utley, 2B Burrell, LF Howard, 1B Victorino, CF Werth, RF Feliz, 3B Ruiz, C Moyer, P Martinez vs. Phillies (lifetime, 8-5, 3.27): Chase Utley .333, 3 HR, 21 AB Ryan Howard .333, HR, 12 AB Pedro Feliz .333, 3 AB Carlos Ruiz .333, 3 AB Jimmy Rollins .300, HR, 30 AB Jayson Werth .222, HR, 9 AB Chris Coste .200, 5 AB Greg Dobbs .167, 6 AB So Taguchi .143, 7 AB Pat Burrell .043, HR, 23 AB Shane Victorino .000, 4 AB Eric Bruntlett .000, 1 AB Moyer vs. Mets (lifetime, 7-4, 2.85): Fernando Tatis .500, 4 AB David Wright .433, 2 HR, 30 AB Brian Schneider .400, 5 AB Carlos Delgado .390, 8 HR, 77 AB Endy Chavez .333, 6 AB Jose Reyes .313, 6 AB Luis Castillo .286, 14 AB Ryan Church .286, 14 AB Damion Easley .260, 50 AB Carlos Beltran .204, 49 AB Ramon Castro .000, 8 AB Nick Evans .000, 2 AB Argenis Reyes .000, 1 AB

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 02:22 PM

That's the best offensive team we can put on the field. Nice.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 02:23 PM

Two things I wanted to see here: 1) Beltran returned to the cleanup slot so Jamie Moyer can't pitch around Wright to get the lefthanded Delgado. Check. 2) An early, embarassing, and retirement-inducing exit for Moyer. Pending.

metirish Aug 26 2008 02:24 PM

Would be great to win two here and then the Phillies go to Chicago for four. Why is this a two game series , a little odd?

soupcan Aug 26 2008 02:28 PM

'Cuz each team gets 9 at home and the Phillies had that 4 game set over 4th of July I guess. BTW - Mets are 9-4 -v- Phils to date.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 02:31 PM

The next one we win vs the Phils assures we win the season series. Does that get us anything if we end in a tie or is that just the NFL?

soupcan Aug 26 2008 02:33 PM

If the Mets and Phils tie for the division does head-to-head record determine the winner?

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 02:35 PM

Last I checked, baseball still uses one-game playoffs.

Mendoza Line Aug 26 2008 02:38 PM

I think head-to-head determines the division winner if the other team gets the wild card. If the other team would miss the playoffs entirely, then there's a play-in game.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 02:39 PM

It's a one-game playoff only to determine playoffs or not. But if the loser of a tied division will be the WC team then the head-to-head winner gets declared to Division Winner.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 02:45 PM

The last time Jamie Moyer pitched less than six innings against the Mets: ... Oh wait, it's never happened. Dude OWNS the Mets. 7-4, 2.85 in eighteen career starts, dating back to when he was a teammate of Davey Lopes. He gave up six runs in the third inning in a game in 2006, and was slapped around a bit by Keith Hernandez and Tim Teufel in August 1986 (in a game the Cubs won), but other than those two starts, it's sixteen starts with never more than three ER.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 05:08 PM

Zvon Aug 26 2008 05:11 PM

Way to start it off. Easley singles in JReyes. :)

Zvon Aug 26 2008 05:19 PM

Bases philled with Mets, one out.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 05:22 PM

Would have liked to see more there but I'll take it. 2-0 Mets outta the gate.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 05:31 PM

Martinez does not look like he has the greatest stuff tonight. Rollins doubles and he hits Utley in the foot. TRIPLE PLAY TIME!

Zvon Aug 26 2008 05:39 PM

NICE! Pedro gets out of the jam without allowing a run. WOOT!

Zvon Aug 26 2008 05:43 PM

EASLEY

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 05:49 PM

Suck it, Phillies. The division is OURS.

bmfc1 Aug 26 2008 05:58 PM

Zvon--I love the giant Met. Nice going.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 06:02 PM

Someone get me instant replay!

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:04 PM

Wow. We caught a break there. Beltran off 3rd hit by a Tatis grounder. Ump says he was in foul territory. He wasn't.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 06:04 PM

Okay, Fernando. Caught a little break there. Make 'em pay. I didn't notice in the Playbill tonight that the part of Davey Lopes is being played by a very tan Billy Joel.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 06:06 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

metirish Aug 26 2008 06:06 PM

An at bat for the ages for Tatis , brilliant.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:07 PM

bmfc1 Aug 26 2008 06:07 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Suck it, Phillies. The division is OURS. YEAH!

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 06:07 PM

="seawolf17"]The last time Jamie Moyer pitched less than six innings against the Mets: ... Oh wait, it's never happened. Dude OWNS the Mets. 7-4, 2.85 in eighteen career starts, dating back to when he was a teammate of Davey Lopes. He gave up six runs in the third inning in a game in 2006, and was slapped around a bit by Keith Hernandez and Tim Teufel in August 1986 (in a game the Cubs won), but other than those two starts, it's sixteen starts with never more than three ER. (chuckle)

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 06:08 PM

TATIS!!!!!!!! KABOOM!!!

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:09 PM

Wow,off the bat I thought that was just a cheap fly to left.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:10 PM

Everybody hits.

bmfc1 Aug 26 2008 06:11 PM

Zvon wrote: Wow,off the bat I thought that was just a cheap fly to left. It was.

holychicken Aug 26 2008 06:24 PM

Zvon wrote: Wow,off the bat I thought that was just a cheap fly to left. It was. It is just that cheap flies to left in CBP are homeruns.

holychicken Aug 26 2008 06:24 PM

D'oh, should have read down before I posted that last comment.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:27 PM

TRIBOOM©!!!! For Easley. And Wright plates him on a ground out. YeeHAA. That David's 100th RBI?

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 06:30 PM

yup, thats 100

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 06:30 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 06:31 PM

The first Met in history with four 100-RBI seasons. Strawberry had 97 in '84 and 93 in '86. David Wright is the ÜberMet.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:30 PM

holychicken wrote: ="Zvon"]Wow,off the bat I thought that was just a cheap fly to left. It was. It is just that cheap flies to left in CBP are homeruns. Yea. I call it CBB.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 06:33 PM

Just tuning in and... wow.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 06:37 PM

Ryan Howard is on pace for 213 strikeouts. That's fucking insane. I know he's hit 34 home runs, but if you're hitting .220 and striking out every third time up, that's sad.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:43 PM

seawolf17 wrote: The first Met in history with four 100-RBI seasons. Strawberry had 97 in '84 and 93 in '86. David Wright is the ÜberMet. Wowzers. That is fantastic. ]Ryan Howard is on pace for 213 strikeouts. That's fucking insane. I know he's hit 34 home runs, but if you're hitting .220 and striking out every third time up, that's sad. It is insane and so's the fact he leads the NL with 109 RBI. But Wrights gonna pass him down the stretch during this pennant run and snatch up the MVP award he was denied last year. Phils get on the board with a walk,hit and sac fly. 7-1 Mets.

SteveJRogers Aug 26 2008 06:45 PM

seawolf17 wrote: The first Met in history with four 100-RBI seasons. Strawberry had 97 in '84 and 93 in '86. David Wright is the ÜberMet. Pretty amazing considering the lumber that can drive 'em in in droves the Mets have had through the years. Kingman, Staub, Strawberry, Carter, Foster, Piazza, etc.

metirish Aug 26 2008 06:50 PM

Castro pulled something and is out of the game.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 06:51 PM

Castro's kind of a candy-ass, isn't he? Buck up and play, dude.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 06:53 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Castro's kind of a candy-ass, isn't he? Buck up and play, dude. You said it, brotha.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 06:54 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Castro's kind of a candy-ass, isn't he? Buck up and play, dude. lol. He came up lame like 3 strides before the bag. Looks like he wears kneepads under his uniform. Schneider takes over at 1st and behind the plate.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:00 PM

Rollins is trying to win this game all by himself.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:04 PM

Knew this wasn't gonna be a walk in the park. Phils pitcher doubles and Rollins homers him in. 7-3 Was hoping to see 7 (or more) out of Martinez but I fear that was wishful thinking. He's almost up to 90 pitches. Utley draws a walk and Stokes gets up in the pen.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 07:06 PM

I hat this park. No lead is safe. (Unless Easley and Tatis are hitting cheap homers, then it's OK)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 07:06 PM

This is going to be a long night.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:07 PM

Mets CANNOT let the Phillies comeback in this game. YEA! Big K of Burrell.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 07:07 PM

Like I was saying. Fuckedy-ducky-doo. Scram, Pedro.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:08 PM

GAH. Howard with a 2 run blast.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:09 PM

Uh oh.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 07:10 PM

I really, really hat this park. C'mon Mets. Let's get some more runs.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:13 PM

Petey's rattled.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:15 PM

Ugly, but okay. Let's get some back, fellas.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 07:15 PM

pedro is melting down

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 07:17 PM

I wish he was melting down. I wish it was something mental he could get over. Dude just doesn't have his stuff.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:17 PM

Whew. Jerry went out there after the Werth single but left him in, and Pedro K's Pedro to end it. He reared back there. 7-5 Mets. Thats as close as I wanna see em get guys.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:20 PM

HIT THAT DOUBLE EASLEY! Id love to see him hit 4 the cycle.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 07:20 PM

Jose gets it fired up again! Top of the order, we can add some.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:21 PM

OR THAT! AWSUM BUNT SINGLE! 1st and 2nd NO out.

metirish Aug 26 2008 07:22 PM

Somewhere in Jersey Willie is smiling , and batmag is crying somewhere here...a drag bunt in that spot...wow

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 07:22 PM

Table set. Now here come the mashers!

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 07:28 PM

I just checked in and started reading this IGT. I went from laughing in delight to practically crapping my pants when Howard went deep. We need some insurance runs here. I don't feel up to a nailbiter with our pen trying to hold on.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:28 PM

Reyes on 1st, no out, 3rd baseman way deep--that was not a bad place to lay one down. Wright pops out to right and the Phils will change pitchers.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:29 PM

You know, I wish that Wright would do something in a big spot. He's so A-Rod. /sarcasm mode turned off

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:30 PM

Reyes with his 42nd steal. Don't know what happened with Easley and why he's not on second base right now.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:30 PM

And it doesn't matter as Beltran gets hit in the shoe.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:31 PM

Wait... what did I say last night? /goes to check the other IGT

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:31 PM

Delgado bases philled.....

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:32 PM

Found it. Come on, Carlos, fucking jack one out of here.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:33 PM

Ah, fucking hell, Delgado. DAMMIT.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 07:33 PM

DAMN! dp

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 07:34 PM

Awwwwww Carlos! that was horrible.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 07:39 PM

We're gonna regret not scoring in that inning: 2 on with 3, 4, 5 coming up. This is now a battle of bullpens and we're almost unarmed in that kind of matchup.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:43 PM

SIT DOWN, Pat Burrell. Fuck yeah, Brian Stokes.

bmfc1 Aug 26 2008 07:43 PM

Thank you Brian. You can stay.

metirish Aug 26 2008 07:44 PM

I didn't realize Stokes threw that hard.

seawolf17 Aug 26 2008 07:44 PM

I've really liked what Stokes has brought to the bullpen.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 07:54 PM

seawolf17 wrote: I've really liked what Stokes has brought to the bullpen. Well, I liked that at-bat, but, in general, he's been hit and miss.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:01 PM

I like what Ive seen here tonight from him. As long as I don't have to see Heilman. If we still had that 7 run lead,..then I think I could take Heilman. But not tonight,...not in this game.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:03 PM

Six outs to go, and the top of our order gets another chance.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:07 PM

Kinda surprised they burned Evans like that. Durbin's a punk. Let's rock him.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:08 PM

Damn, I hate burning two bats from the the bench leading off the inning. Come on Jose. We need a rally. You're the man to get it started.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:09 PM

Good job Jose! Now he can distract the heck out of Durbin.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:09 PM

This would be a great spot for Easley to get the double he needs to hit for the cycle.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:12 PM

Durbin, throw a pitch.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:14 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 08:14 PM

Let's go David, don't blow this one or they'll start comparing you to ARod (how's that for motivation?)

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:14 PM

And again, table set. Mashers get a chance at redemption.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:15 PM

YEA JOSE! After agazzion throws over he shows Durbin whos da boss. Steals 2nd, and then Durbin walks Easley. And AWWWWWWWWWright hits into a DP. Crikey.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:15 PM

seawolf17 wrote: You know, I wish that Wright would do something in a big spot. He's so A-Rod. /sarcasm mode turned off Had a chance again there.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:16 PM

Cycles should include walks. The base-reaching cycle: Hit Walk Reach on error Hit by pitch Catcher's interference. I think there are two other ways to reach base. I imagine we could go another few hundred years before somebody reaches base seven different ways in one game.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:16 PM

Wow. Another GIDP. Another wasted late-inning hitting display by the Mets. Let's see if it bites them in the ass.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:17 PM

And that's what ARod did an inning or so ago in da Bronx -- only he GiDP'd w/the sacks loaded when they were down by a few

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:17 PM

Awwwwwwww DAVID!!!!! Double plays are killing our insurance opportunities.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:17 PM

AG/DC wrote: Cycles should include walks. The base-reaching cycle: Hit Walk Reach on error Hit by pitch Catcher's interference. I think there are two other ways to reach base. I imagine we could go another few hundred years before somebody reaches base seven different ways in one game. Fielder's choice Dropped 3rd strike/wild pitch

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:18 PM

Duaner's got the leprosy hat on. Let's see if he can drop the Phillies like so many detached appendages.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:20 PM

Now Gary is once again channeling my commentary for his play by play. Here's the test. Let's see if he's truly lurking. PICKLES.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:21 PM

Well, the strike out and run when the catcher fails to hold on to the pitch is probably a more likely way to reach than catcher interference. For the life of me, I can't think of a seventh way to reach first base safely.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:22 PM

Whatever about Duaner's hat he looks like a fecking construction worker pitching.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:22 PM

Can't you just see a guy late in the game trying to get on via catcher's interference ... and then explaining in the post-game; 'Hey, I needed it for my cycle!'

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:24 PM

This is exciting. I have to go to the bathroom.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:24 PM

Ol Sucko Suckliciano comes right in and gives up a hit. :sigh:

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:24 PM

Jeezus Krist Pedro!!!!

soupcan Aug 26 2008 08:25 PM

="Fman99"]Ol Sucko Suckliciano comes right in and gives up a hit. :sigh: It was a groundball.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:26 PM

Five fucking outs.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:26 PM

Fman99 - "Fielder's choice Dropped 3rd strike/wild pitch" Doh! I brain cramped on the FC option. Our bullpen is painful to watch. Come on guys, you need to hang on to this game. Let's get a DP of our own.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 08:26 PM

OMFG jimmy rollins kills us

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:26 PM

Short men in the pen = 4 batters, 1 retired SSDD

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:26 PM

All Pedros suck.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:26 PM

Oy. Rollins 5 for 5 and drives in another. He was 5 for 5 yesterday too, I think. Damn. Do NOT let THIS game GET away!

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:27 PM

Feliciano just has nothing left. Nothing.

soupcan Aug 26 2008 08:30 PM

Pat the Bat.... DUM DE DUM DUM!!

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:30 PM

HUGE K. Four outs. Smith in to face stupid Pat the Bat.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:31 PM

This is all David Wright's fault.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:33 PM

Smith looks all jacked up , nervous like.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:35 PM

Back to the bathroom.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:35 PM

Holy crappy pants

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:35 PM

*mops brow

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:35 PM

Wow. I may have pooped.

bmfc1 Aug 26 2008 08:36 PM

How many Mets games go longer than Red Sox-MFY games?

holychicken Aug 26 2008 08:36 PM

How do you let Rollins steal there? I mean, come on. . .you KNOW he is running this game. . .it is like they are not even trying.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:36 PM

If we hold on to this game I'm giving all my beer to Easley, Smith and whoever gets the next three outs. Meanwhile, Wright, Feliciano and Sanchez OWE beer.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:36 PM

Most exciting game for a long time .

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:37 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 08:38 PM

holychicken wrote: How do you let Rollins steal there? I mean, come on. . .you KNOW he is running this game. . .it is like they are not even trying. They were more worried about the runner on thoid.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:38 PM

Ruiz playing 3rd? Yikes.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:38 PM

Lidge in to pitch .

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:38 PM

AG/DC wrote: ="holychicken"]How do you let Rollins steal there? I mean, come on. . .you KNOW he is running this game. . .it is like they are not even trying. They were more worried about the runner on thoid. Shirley the go-ahead run should be a concern too.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:39 PM

It was, but the lesser concern, especially (says the Book) on the road. Meanwhile, I thought Tatis almost misplayed that.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:39 PM

Frayed Knot wrote: If we hold on to this game I'm giving all my beer to Easley, Smith and whoever gets the next three outs. Meanwhile, Wright, Feliciano and Sanchez OWE beer. Save a bottle for Stokes.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:39 PM

OK, so who do you give the ball to in the ninth? Ayala? And why is the new Reyes not here? They waiting until Sept. 1?

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:40 PM

] ]Frayed Knot wrote: If we hold on to this game I'm giving all my beer to Easley, Smith and whoever gets the next three outs. Meanwhile, Wright, Feliciano and Sanchez OWE beer. Save a bottle for Stokes. Tatis!

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:40 PM

Catcher playing third. Test that guy right away with a bunt, Carloses.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:41 PM

metsguyinmichigan wrote: OK, so who do you give the ball to in the ninth? Ayala? And why is the new Reyes not here? They waiting until Sept. 1? I'd be shocked if AlReyes doesn't get an August call up so that he could theoretically pitch in October. Not that I know who gets moved in the roster shuffle...

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:41 PM

Knot - "If we hold on to this game I'm giving all my beer to Easley, Smith and whoever gets the next three outs. Meanwhile, Wright, Feliciano and Sanchez OWE beer." If we somehow fail to hold onto this game,then I'm keeping all the beer for myself. And I'll likely have to drink it tonight in order to ease the pain.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:42 PM

Delgado totally fooled. WhatsHeSwinginAt? Carp.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:42 PM

Ayala to pitch the 9th according to the booth.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:42 PM

metsguyinmichigan wrote: OK, so who do you give the ball to in the ninth? Ayala? And why is the new Reyes not here? They waiting until Sept. 1? Still building the arm maybe. Possibly already a crowded bullpen too. I never remember how the postseason rules work, what are the requirements for being allowed on the postseason roster?

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:43 PM

Without Wagner we don't have anyone doing anything remotely related to what Lidge just did to those hitters. On to the 9th...

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:43 PM

Would you rather have a healthy Wagner or Ayala going right now (or someone else)? Wagner had a rough trip to Philly about this time last year.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:45 PM

Fman99 wrote: ="metsguyinmichigan"]OK, so who do you give the ball to in the ninth? Ayala? And why is the new Reyes not here? They waiting until Sept. 1? I'd be shocked if AlReyes doesn't get an August call up so that he could theoretically pitch in October. Not that I know who gets moved in the roster shuffle... It would be a gamble, but I just don't think Sanchez or Feliciano can contribute much any more.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:45 PM

Lights Out Luis all the way....

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:46 PM

Billy has his rough patches, but he has the most wicked stuff in the Mets pen. I hope he can come back soon. Meanwhile, go get 'em Ayala. You da man.

soupcan Aug 26 2008 08:48 PM

Breathe...

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:48 PM

Whew. He hit that about 400 feet.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:48 PM

Ho-Hum

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:48 PM

Crikey. They are giving me palpitations. Howard with the 400 foot can of corn. Two more outs.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:48 PM

Oh boy. I was positive that was gone off Howards bat. Whew.

soupcan Aug 26 2008 08:49 PM

I do not like Victorino.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:49 PM

Hold the fort down while I change my pants.

soupcan Aug 26 2008 08:49 PM

2 down!

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:49 PM

YES! 2 out.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:50 PM

One more out. Jayson Werth. Can't spell either of his names right. Ass.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:50 PM

Fuck the PotG rules, I'm giving all 10 Beers to Ayala if he gets Werth here.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:50 PM

Oi.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 08:50 PM

="Elster88"] ="metsguyinmichigan"]OK, so who do you give the ball to in the ninth? Ayala? And why is the new Reyes not here? They waiting until Sept. 1? Still building the arm maybe. Possibly already a crowded bullpen too. I never remember how the postseason rules work, what are the requirements for being allowed on the postseason roster? Playoff Rosters: Playoff rosters must be set at 25, not including disabled players, on August 31. For each player on the 60-day DL, teams may add players to the eligible list during the playoffs at the same position, provided that they were in the orginization on August 31… Teams must choose 25 players from their playoff eligible list before each round of the playoffs. so since everyone has some players on the 60-day DL there are always going to be extra choices come october 1st.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:51 PM

One more....

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:51 PM

Bruntlett to PH

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:51 PM

If patterns hold, Werth hits it to Wright, who gets yippy.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:51 PM

Phillies going to their next best bat, Eric Cuntlett.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:52 PM

Our bullpen is torture. Come on, one more stinkin' out.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:52 PM

Oh Cunt cunt cutcunt cunt

soupcan Aug 26 2008 08:52 PM

Damn.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:53 PM

Oh my....

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:53 PM

UN FUCKING REAL.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:53 PM

no...NOOO. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 08:53 PM

You have got to be kidding me.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:53 PM

Schneider could have had that...fuck

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:53 PM

Werth ran by home? If Schneider knocks that down he's out, not that he's thinking that. A good throw has him by a mile.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:54 PM

JOSE!!!

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:54 PM

Holy carp from Reyes...

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 08:54 PM

NOOOOOOOOOO The bastard was hitting only .214 dammit.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:54 PM

My word. Werth shouldn't have gotten in there.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:54 PM

Nice play Reyes, saved our asses for now. Of course we've already lost any dignity

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:54 PM

Wow. Reyes gets us to the 10th with the sharp glovework behind 2nd.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 08:55 PM

i cant believe the mets just blew a 7-0 lead.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:55 PM

Yikesssssssssssssssssss.Reyes with a diving play keeps the game alive.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 08:55 PM

Jose Reyes, El Salvador de America.

soupcan Aug 26 2008 08:55 PM

At least Lidge is out of the game. Not that the Mets have shown they can hit at all after the first third of the game however.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 08:55 PM

We're running out of bullpen.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 08:55 PM

Searching for bright side...at least Lidge is out of the game?

KC Aug 26 2008 08:56 PM

Booth stickin' up for Schneider on the play at the plate for a tie. I think he has to make that grab, at least get some leather on it. Speaking of leather .... REYES!!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 08:56 PM

Nymr83 wrote: i cant believe the mets just blew a 7-0 lead. I can. They jerked themselves off with runners on in three separate innings, and every pitcher except Stokes pitched like shit. Christ they're lucky they haven't lost by now.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:56 PM

Eh. Madson. Now we have to hope we can get another 6-7 innings in tied and get Madson out of there.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 08:57 PM

Elster88 wrote: We're running out of bullpen. We ran out of bullpen sometime in May. Now the 10th will be the bottom of our lineup vs the top of theirs.

holychicken Aug 26 2008 08:57 PM

I don't get it. How can they be so bad? It makes no sense. It is like a terrible nightmare.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:57 PM

Fman99 wrote: Wow. Another GIDP. Another wasted late-inning hitting display by the Mets. Let's see if it bites them in the ass. I typed that 41 minutes ago. Fuck.

metirish Aug 26 2008 08:57 PM

Two hits the last five innings Gary reminds us.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 08:58 PM

Heilman up in the pen. I don't think I'll be able to watch when he's in.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 08:59 PM

Heilman throwing in the pen. Fman99 throwing up in the mouth.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 08:59 PM

metirish wrote: Two hits the last five innings Gary reminds us. And one of them was a bunt hit.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:01 PM

holychicken wrote: I don't get it. How can they be so bad? It makes no sense. It is like a terrible nightmare. It's the major leagues. You've got to play all parts of the game to win.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:02 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 09:03 PM

I'm really kind of pissed we let them get away with a catcher at third. Manuel has out-managed Manuel so far tonight. Madson staying away from the Schneid.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:02 PM

Schnied with the basehit. Anus Reyes to PH.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:02 PM

Base knock for Schneid. Let's see what OurAnus Reyes can do.

KC Aug 26 2008 09:03 PM

Schneider says I got wood to make up for no leather ...

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:03 PM

AG/DC wrote: ="holychicken"]I don't get it. How can they be so bad? It makes no sense. It is like a terrible nightmare. It's the major leagues. You've got to play all parts of the game to win. Even pitching.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:03 PM

Schneid's been swinging well lately.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:03 PM

Madson wild

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:03 PM

What would you do? Bunt into the double play or hit into one?

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:04 PM

Hey! Don't they have to take him out? I guess an injury visit doesn't count.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:05 PM

Oh good a GIDP.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:06 PM

Fman99 wrote: Oh good a GIDP. My bad.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:07 PM

Three GIDP in five innings, start on fire, stop scoring after 4, let your bullpen come in and shit all over your lead. Ladies and gentlemen, the 2008 New York Mets.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:07 PM

The starter did the majority of the shitting. 5 of the runs in the first 5.

KC Aug 26 2008 09:08 PM

Heilman in to pitch the bottom of the tenth. Hold on to the bottoms of whatever you can.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:08 PM

We can blame the bullpen all night -- and I will -- but the freaking O has pissed away all kinds of chances.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 09:08 PM

metsguyinmichigan wrote: We can blame the bullpen all night -- and I will -- but the freaking O has pissed away all kinds of chances. the offense did their job, Pedro Martinez didn't.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:09 PM

Elster88 wrote: The starter did the majority of the shitting. 5 of the runs in the first 5. True, true. And good, a leadoff double.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:10 PM

Nymr83 wrote: ="metsguyinmichigan"]We can blame the bullpen all night -- and I will -- but the freaking O has pissed away all kinds of chances. the offense did their job, Pedro Martinez didn't. No, the job changes as the game changes. Those loaded bases and GIDPS are killers.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:10 PM

Jesus H, we suck cack.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:10 PM

Now you got Aaron mad.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:11 PM

AG/DC wrote: Now you got Aaron mad. He ought to take it out on the strike zone then.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:11 PM

Heilman looks like he's ready to shit the bed . Not great baserunning there by Coste.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 09:11 PM

Oh great, now Rollins is up.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:12 PM

Wow again. Mets pitchers walking anyone to get to Burrell gives me the shivers.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:13 PM

Beer for Coste. Sure seemed taggable there.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 09:14 PM

I just came back in the room...couldn't stay away long. Long enough... Come on Heilman...get outta this. Please PLEASE!

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:14 PM

Suh-weet. Big K there - nasty movement on those two strikes he didn't swing at. One out left to get. Good God.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:14 PM

Sit down Burrell. Now let's get Howie

Zvon Aug 26 2008 09:15 PM

BIG K of Burrell. Now K'n Howard should be a sinch.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:15 PM

Really got Burrell looking there. Nice job.Still one to go.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:15 PM

Delgado with the leather. Tough hop.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:15 PM

Holy shit. We live!

Zvon Aug 26 2008 09:15 PM

OH!!! WHAT A PLAY BY DELGADO!

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:15 PM

WOW. Delgado flashes the leather and gets Mr. Nostrils.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 09:16 PM

HOLY SCHNIKEY THAT WAS SMOKED!!

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:16 PM

Wow. Nice scoop there, Carlos.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:16 PM

Howard leads the world in Ks. Let's get one here!

metirish Aug 26 2008 09:16 PM

Delgado showing his great glove again, WOW

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:17 PM

Damn, Gameday is like two plays behind the rest of you guys! Yeah Carlos!

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:17 PM

Everybody give Aaron some manlove.

KC Aug 26 2008 09:18 PM

ny83: the offense did their job, Pedro Martinez didn't<<< Go back and watch the first inning when they left the bases loaded, rotoman.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 09:19 PM

Whew! I didn't expect them to escape that lead off double by Coste with Rollins, Utley, Burrell to come.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:19 PM

I'll go with Nymr. 7 runs should be enough.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 09:19 PM

Harry Kalas you sound completely ridiculous calling Jimmy Rollins "J-Roll," cut it out you old bat.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:19 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 09:20 PM

Boy does Wright owe us one here. His popup with 2 on , no out in the 6th was the Yuengling Lager Underrated turning point of the game.

metirish Aug 26 2008 09:20 PM

Our turn at bat is over too fast , come on guys.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:20 PM

Good God our offense is lost.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 09:21 PM

Yea we had alot of opportunities to score more,......but we did score 7 and it was 7-0 and make of that what you will.

metirish Aug 26 2008 09:22 PM

Seven runs in that park against that team is not enough.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:22 PM

Elster88 wrote: I'll go with Nymr. 7 runs should be enough. Except when the other team also scores 7 then it's not enough, and when you should have scored 8 9 or 10 it cannot be.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:22 PM

OlerudOwned wrote: Harry Kalas you sound completely ridiculous calling Jimmy Rollins "J-Roll," cut it out you old bat. He's got street cred. I think he's wearing an LA Kings hat and Ice Cube's old Geri-curl.

KC Aug 26 2008 09:22 PM

E88: I'll go with Nymr<<< Well, of course ... gotta keep things off balance.

Fman99 Aug 26 2008 09:23 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"]I'll go with Nymr. 7 runs should be enough. Except when the other team also scores 7 then it's not enough, and when you should have scored 8 9 or 10 it cannot be. Seven runs is great. Except that we're 6 2/3 innings since they last scored. That's too long, in this park, against this flotsam.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 09:23 PM

Elster - "I'll go with Nymr. 7 runs should be enough." Not with our pen. Santana and Pelfrey have the right idea lately,pitch as long as you can give the pen as few chances as possible to screw things up.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 09:24 PM

o m g Well, he had to go for 2.

metirish Aug 26 2008 09:24 PM

WOW David .

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:24 PM

Oh jeezus. I'm going to go violate Molly Beers 8 ways till Sunday.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 09:25 PM

I don't blame him for taking that chance though. Not with two outs.

metirish Aug 26 2008 09:26 PM

No ,and it was a great play from Werth.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:26 PM

Ah, the old "maybe if I slide like a spazz, he'll laugh too hard to make the tag" play.

KC Aug 26 2008 09:27 PM

That really was a great put out by Werth.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:27 PM

This has been one of the most miserable game watching experiences I can remember. It feels like 2007.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 09:28 PM

Keith's not complaining about the long game tonight because he doesn't have to drive home.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:28 PM

Oh, dick, Wright is hurting.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:30 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 09:30 PM

Centerfield wrote: This has been one of the most miserable game watching experiences I can remember. It feels like 2007. I think we've already surpassed '07 in the volume of butt-reaming humiliating defeats. Last year we saved most of those for the end, this year it seems like every other loss is a complete mallet to the crotch.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 09:30 PM

Gameday has completely shorted out on my computer. It's posting total nonsense that does not at all correspond with the IGT comments. I'm as lost as the Mets hitters right now.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:30 PM

AG/DC wrote: Oh, dick, Wright is hurting. He is?

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:31 PM

So have the others! Help.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:32 PM

Jammed some fingers on that hook slide. You'll see him shaking his right hand between pitches.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:34 PM

That 1-2 pitch to Bruntlett lookeed awfully good

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:34 PM

HahnSolo wrote: That 1-2 pitch to Bruntlett lookeed awfully good Yup. Now he's 2-2.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:35 PM

Some of those to Werth looked good too. Ump wants to go home.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:36 PM

My God Aaron it's a fucking pitcher

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 09:37 PM

Can you imagine the damage Bruntlett would do if he was like a good hitter or something?

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 09:37 PM

Switched to ESPN GameCast. At least it's working. Gameday had Heilman intentionally walking Victorino to open the 11th inning. Of course, the Mets were hitting at the time. Next year I'm paying MLB for the video feeds. If I'm going to sit and stare at my computer screen this much, I might as well be able to actually see what is happening, Who the hell does Bruntlett think he is, David Newhan?

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:38 PM

Doc, honestly, you don't want to watch.

KC Aug 26 2008 09:40 PM

Wright doing the vacuum thing!

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:40 PM

DAvid, if you're going to kill me, just do it already, don't prolong it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:40 PM

Nice game, Wright. Deserves a hard punch in the neck.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 09:40 PM

Well that's a new one.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:40 PM

If Heilman can actually get Rollins here, I will start to believe we actually have a shot at winning this damn game.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:40 PM

I'm sensing a walk to Rollins.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 09:40 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 09:43 PM

]Doc, honestly, you don't want to watch And he especially didn't want to watch Wright snagging the grounder but then losing his balance so he couldn't get an out. Bases loaded, two outs, Rollins up.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:41 PM

Strike 1 looking.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:41 PM

What happened, he knock it down and not handle it?

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:41 PM

Where the fuck was that blue?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:41 PM

metsguyinmichigan wrote: What happened, he knock it down and not handle it? Scooped it up and fell on his ass

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:41 PM

Strike 2 was hot, buckled his knees.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:42 PM

Heilman!

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:42 PM

Awesome. Let's win this fucking game.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 09:42 PM

Mets in late innings = Keystone cops

metirish Aug 26 2008 09:42 PM

metsguyinmichigan wrote: What happened, he knock it down and not handle it? Yeah , he could have played it on the back hand Keith says, David then fell on his arse...

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:43 PM

Phils O is doing much more to shit this game away than us.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:43 PM

Centerfield wrote: If Heilman can actually get Rollins here, I will start to believe we actually have a shot at winning this damn game. I believe in coyotes and time as an abstract Explain the change, the difference between What you want and what you need, there's the key, Your adventure for today: What do you do Between the horns of the day?

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 09:43 PM

Hey, I'm Pedro Astacio. I broke the single season wins record in a video game when I was about 14. Broke DiMaggio's streak with Ty Wigginton, too. Make believe is awesome.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:43 PM

Let me check... yeah, I've got to change again.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 09:43 PM

heilman gets through it but he's probably thrown 50 pitches in 2 innings here, and schoenweis is the only one left out there. this has been my only complaint about Manuel so far, he uses the relievers for a batter or two at a time which can leave him short-handed in extras.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:44 PM

2 runs in 6 innings for the pen today.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:44 PM

Nymr83 wrote: heilman gets through it but he's probably thrown 50 pitches in 2 innings here, and schoenweis is the only one left out there. this has been my only complaint about Manuel so far, he uses the relievers for a batter or two at a time which can leave him short-handed in extras. I was thinking that earlier but didn't think we could possibly go to extras again.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 09:45 PM

This game feels like 2007, condensed. Hot start, cracks showing, creeping sense of dread, free fall. We'll probably score a few runs in the top of this inning (Maine's game) and piss it all away in the bottom of the frame (Glavine).

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:45 PM

I dunno, I see a lot of empty seats on the field level.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 09:46 PM

Elster88 wrote: 2 runs in 6 innings for the pen today. this game is hanging on pedro's head imo.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:46 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 09:47 PM

avi.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 09:46 PM

Nymr83 wrote: ="Elster88"]2 runs in 6 innings for the pen today. this game is hanging on pedro's head imo. There's been enough suck to go around.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 09:47 PM

Elster88 wrote: ="OlerudOwned"]This game feels like 2007, condensed. Hot start, cracks showing, creeping sense of dread, free fall. We'll probably score a few runs in the top of this inning (Maine's game) and piss it all away in the bottom of the frame (Glavine). Free fall is a little rough. We just went 11-4. Just this game, I mean.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 09:47 PM

We get out of it. Eyecurumba. I know I'm wrong in saying that only Met fans get treated to such "exciting" games, but it sure feels that way, over all the years. And if we win this one it'll be one a those "great" games. But if we lose this one.... if we lose this... We can't. We simply cannot lose this game. Hey, good time to swing at shit Beltran.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:47 PM

For all of Gary's talk about how hot Beltran is from the right side, that was one horrendous AB.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:47 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Centerfield"]If Heilman can actually get Rollins here, I will start to believe we actually have a shot at winning this damn game. I believe in coyotes and time as an abstract Explain the change, the difference between What you want and what you need, there's the key, Your adventure for today: What do you do Between the horns of the day? Am I still awake?

metirish Aug 26 2008 09:48 PM

HahnSolo wrote: For all of Gary's talk about how hot Beltran is from the right side, that was one horrendous AB. Romero threw the same pitch over and over, horrible.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 09:50 PM

I think this has less to do with bullpen management, so much as bullpen performance.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:51 PM

AG/DC wrote: I think this has less to do with bullpen management, so much as bullpen performance. Yes, we entered the 8th and 9th with the ability to match up the way we wanted to. They got their assignments and didn't get it done. Gotta figure Al Reyes is in uniform tomorrow.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:52 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 09:52 PM

Could be. But we'll be out of pitchers in the 12th and they only gave up 2 in their first four innings. Ayala's run was fairly cheap. Try to save the long man at least. Pedro only going five doesn't help.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:52 PM

Fernando, I have work tomorrow. Off to be shortly. Make me happy please.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 09:52 PM

We're letting their bullpen get through innings on like 15 pitches.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:53 PM

Holy fuck we have a baserunner.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 09:54 PM

metsguyinmichigan wrote: We're letting their bullpen get through innings on like 15 pitches. Just doing their job.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 09:56 PM

Schneider's homer is comiing in the 13th if we can get there.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 09:58 PM

Elster88 wrote: Schneider's homer is comiing in the 13th if we can get there. ooo, kool. :)

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 09:59 PM

I'm telling you...Aaron's getting squeezed by this ump.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 09:59 PM

Three innings from Heilman may be too much to ask.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 10:00 PM

Elster88 wrote: Schneider's homer is comiing in the 13th if we can get there. did Elster watch the game already, it sure feels like it should be over by now and i'm listening to a recording...

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:00 PM

If we win this game he automatically gets to be a starter.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:00 PM

Wait a second, I've seen this episode before. Pujols hits a bomb to LF and the Mets lose.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 10:01 PM

Tom McCarthy doesn't know where he is, just said 3 times that Aaron Heilman has had a history of troubles "here at Shea Stadium."

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 10:01 PM

It's midnight in Manhattan, this is no time to get cute

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 10:01 PM

Ks Utley. One down.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:03 PM

Don't pitch to Howard.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 10:03 PM

And a popup gets Burrell. What to do about Howard? Warthen to the mound.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:03 PM

Centerfield wrote: Wait a second, I've seen this episode before. Pujols hits a bomb to LF and the Mets lose. You misspelled Molina.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:03 PM

I'm more scared of Werth than Howard right now.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 10:04 PM

Centerfield wrote: Don't pitch to Howard. Yeah, I agree with you (and Ronnie). Normally I hate to put a winning run on but they can't PR for him and it'll take several hits to score him.

TransMonk Aug 26 2008 10:04 PM

17 pages. Really? Sorry I'm late.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:04 PM

="OlerudOwned"]Tom McCarthy doesn't know where he is, just said 3 times that Aaron Heilman has had a history of troubles "here at Shea Stadium." He might be broadcasting from the tennis center.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:04 PM

Frayed Knot wrote: ="Centerfield"]Don't pitch to Howard. Yeah, I agree with you (and Ronnie). Normally I hate to put a winning run on but they can't PR for him and it'll take several hits to score him. Well he will swing at anything.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:05 PM

Heilman! Let's go for 20 pages.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:06 PM

Let Heilman hit.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:06 PM

Jerry Manuel>Centerfield

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 10:06 PM

Jesus Christ, give Heilman a run and get him a well-deserved win here, please.

TransMonk Aug 26 2008 10:06 PM

Heilman = balls...at leat tonight.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 10:07 PM

Or you can strike his fat ass out, I'm easy.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 10:07 PM

OOOOH. Im clutching my chest as Heilman puts one in the strikezone to Howard. And he Ks him! If he meant to put that pitch there tho, I'm gonna slap him upside the head.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 10:07 PM

Gutsiest Mets relief performance in a generation. Wait, let me check the database.... Yup.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:07 PM

="Elster88"] ="OlerudOwned"]Tom McCarthy doesn't know where he is, just said 3 times that Aaron Heilman has had a history of troubles "here at Shea Stadium." He might be broadcasting from the tennis center. I think the only thing that could make this game worse is to be listening to Tom McCarthy. My condolensces.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 10:09 PM

Please, please, please let Elster be prophetic. I need some sleep.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:10 PM

AG/DC wrote: Gutsiest Mets relief performance in a generation. Wait, let me check the database.... Yup. You managing the UMDB in his absence?

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 10:11 PM

No, I manage the Gutliest Met Database.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:12 PM

AG/DC wrote: No, I manage the Gutliest Met Database. Gutly! I like it.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 10:13 PM

I'm usually the first (well, first, second and third) to criticize Heilman, but I tip my cap tonight.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 10:14 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2008 10:15 PM

So it looks like we're down to Seanez v Schoeneweis .. probably for the duration. Sucks to go 14+ innings just two days after you remove one pitcher from the roster.

Gwreck Aug 26 2008 10:15 PM

Just got home to see this. Freakin' bullpen. (Except Heilman).

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:15 PM

Mets need to stop swinging at garbage. I hate this team.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 10:15 PM

We've done nothing for nine innings now. How the hell are we still in this game. Sho coming in...I'm out. Off to bed.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:16 PM

The Phillies have just finished a complete game shutout.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 10:16 PM

="metsguyinmichigan"]I'm usually the first (well, first, second and third) to criticize Heilman, but I tip my cap tonight. As do I.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 10:16 PM

Schoeneweis is a South Jersey boy.

HahnSolo Aug 26 2008 10:17 PM

Those 4 hits Gary mentioned? A bunt hit, an infield hit, a single to left, and Wright's hit that he got thrown out at second.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:18 PM

Tough matchups for Show this inning.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:18 PM

9 consecutive scoreless innings. Gettin it done!

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:18 PM

Well that should do it.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 10:18 PM

leadoff triple probably ends this game.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:18 PM

Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough*

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 10:18 PM

Well that didn't take long.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 10:19 PM

crud. Victorino with a lead off triple. Unfreaking believable. We got to walk the bases loaded and go for the force at the plate. Oh boy.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 10:19 PM

i'd walk the bases loaded here, because the phillies will have no pinch hittes, you face the pitcher (some pitcher) with 0 outs, then you pray for a double play from the next guy if you cant go home to first on the pitcher

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 10:19 PM

Games like this magnify every other minor annoyance. I had to sit through a tornado alert today. It's been one of those rainy, humid days where the air is disgustingly thick and you get a vague migraine from it. I have a mosquito bite on my nipple. How the hell does that happen? Victorino just tripled. Fuck.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 10:20 PM

Fuctorino.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:20 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2008 10:20 PM

I can't believe I stayed up for this. Damn Mets!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:20 PM

Time to induce the triple play.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:21 PM

This is where Show hits him with a pitch, right?

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 10:22 PM

I prefer the triple play.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 10:22 PM

Freaking Schoenweis. Too many people wored too hard to him to puke that up like that. I predict he goes Kenny Rogers here.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 10:22 PM

I bet they do something ridiculous like a squeeze play, and it works, and my head just falls off and liquid shit spews out my neck hole.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:22 PM

Elster88 wrote: ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings. Yeah, that was a shot at those of you arguing that the O "had got the job done."

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:22 PM

Has Myers swung yet? 3-2 count.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 10:23 PM

OK, get the DP!

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:23 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings. Yeah, that was a shot at those of you arguing that the O "had got the job done." I still say 7 runs is enough. I blame Pedro.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:24 PM

Elster88 wrote: ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"] Elster88 wrote: ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings. Yeah, that was a shot at those of you arguing that the O "had got the job done." I still say 7 runs is enough. I blame Pedro. The other guys scored 8, Einstein.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 10:24 PM

You ain't no Koo, you spouse abusing jackoff.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:24 PM

I didn't think we'd make it through Schoeneweis.

AG/DC Aug 26 2008 10:25 PM

mabbit.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:25 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings. Yeah, that was a shot at those of you arguing that the O "had got the job done." I still say 7 runs is enough. I blame Pedro. The other guys scored 8, Einstein. Wow. Go to bed. 7 runs should be enough, Einstein.

OlerudOwned Aug 26 2008 10:25 PM

We breathing?

Zvon Aug 26 2008 10:25 PM

The Mets lose games like this and the Phils win games like this. Its been happening all season.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 10:26 PM

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2008 10:26 PM

Coste only played 5 innings and had as many hits as the entire Mets team did over the last 8

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:26 PM

Fuck the Mets. Worst game of the year.

TransMonk Aug 26 2008 10:26 PM

This game was 7-0, right? Bullshit!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:26 PM

Elster88 wrote: ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"] Elster88 wrote: ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"] Elster88 wrote: ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings. Yeah, that was a shot at those of you arguing that the O "had got the job done." I still say 7 runs is enough. I blame Pedro. The other guys scored 8, Einstein. Wow. Go to bed. 7 runs should be enough, Einstein. Yes, 7 should be more than 8.

Centerfield Aug 26 2008 10:26 PM

Zvon wrote: The Mets lose games like this and the Phils win games like this. Its been happening all season. Yup.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2008 10:27 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings. Yeah, that was a shot at those of you arguing that the O "had got the job done." I still say 7 runs is enough. I blame Pedro. The other guys scored 8, Einstein. so if we scored 15 and the other guys got 16 thats the offense's fault too? maybe there shouldnt be pitchers in baseball just pitching machines, then you could blame the offense for everything

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2008 10:27 PM

Horrible. Johan's gotta go nine tomorrow.

TransMonk Aug 26 2008 10:28 PM

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Horrible. Johan's gotta go nine tomorrow. Fuck that. Johan's just gotta hold a lead tomorrow.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:28 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ="Elster88"] John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Well, too bad the bullpen fucked this one up. *cough* Including the run Schoeneweis is about to give up that's 3 runs in 8 innings. Yeah, that was a shot at those of you arguing that the O "had got the job done." I still say 7 runs is enough. I blame Pedro. The other guys scored 8, Einstein. Wow. Go to bed. 7 runs should be enough, Einstein. Yes, 7 should be more than 8. Oh I get it...so the offense should score at least 9 per game or else it's their fault. Thanks for clearing that up.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 26 2008 10:29 PM

No problem. Just remember: 9 is more than 8, but 8 is more than 7. It's hard to keep straight and all, I know.

Elster88 Aug 26 2008 10:30 PM

Do you really not understand the point I'm trying to make? It's not that complicated.

Zvon Aug 26 2008 10:36 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT:DUE TO THE SHITTYNESS OF THIS END GAME NO PICTURES WILL BE POSTED. PLEASE SLEEP SAFELY.

Rockin' Doc Aug 27 2008 05:17 AM

Lunchbucket - "No problem. Just remember: 9 is more than 8, but 8 is more than 7. It's hard to keep straight and all, I know." Yeah, but 7 8 9. Which messes up everything.

bmfc1 Aug 27 2008 06:15 AM

“You’ll be shocked by how much it never happened.”--"Don Draper", "Mad Men", 08/24/08. That's my feeling about last night. Onto tonight.

Centerfield Aug 27 2008 10:57 AM

Last night was the first time in a long time the Mets made me so angry I couldn't sleep. Ben Grimm claims he can turn off the game after losses and not have it affect his mood at all. I'm guessing even he had a little trouble falling asleep yesterday.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 27 2008 11:19 AM

Actually, no. Exhaustion from jet lag may have helped, though. I went to bed at 10, woke up at 12, watched the end of the game, and went back to bed at around 2. I'm still partially on Hawaii time, so it's hard to judge what's affecting my sleep and what isn't.

AG/DC Aug 27 2008 08:16 PM

People from last night's game who I dreamt of choking after I finally went to sleep. College-aged dreadlocked caucasian, fifteen rows or so behind the first base dugout. Ten-year-old kid, directly behind the first base dugout, with a red shirt that says "I hate the Mets." (Where are the parents there?) Brett Myers. (I actually dream of choking him most nights.)