IGT 07/08,TB at NYM: Uncontrollable Urge

[Edgy MD]

Rays righthander Nathan Eovaldi goes up against the double-digit ERA of Chris Flexen. The Mets can't lose.

In fact, I'm calling for a two-homer afternoon from Dominic Smith. I can't help myself.


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[Fman99]

I am wildly optimistic.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

The Mets could win their first series since since sweeping the Diamondbacks in a 3 game set at CitiField (May 18-20). Since that time they have lost 10 series and manged a split 2 series (4 game set @ Atlanta and the recent 2 game set @ Toronto).

Hopefully, the team can get the first series win in 7 weeks.

[MFS62]

If Eovaldi pitches well (even though the Mets win), I can already hear the MFY fans calling WFAN to ask why they released him.

Later

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

The nice weather gave the Lunch Family an uncontrollable urge to buy tickets so we'll be there in the prom

[Edgy MD]

Rockin' Doc wrote: The Mets could win their first series since since sweeping the Diamondbacks in a 3 game set at CitiField (May 18-20). Since that time they have lost 10 series and manged a split 2 series (4 game set @ Atlanta and the recent 2 game set @ Toronto). Hopefully, the team can get the first series win in 7 weeks.

The Mets. Can't. Lose.

[Edgy MD]

I have an uncontrollable urge to post this uncontrollable lineup, before the Tampa lineup is even KNOWN!

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[*:3is0p1l8]Joey Wendle (L), lf[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Matt Duffy ®, 3b[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Jake Bauers (L), rf[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]C.J. Cron ®, 1b[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Daniel Robertson, ®, 2b[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Adeiny Hechavarria ®, ss[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Mallex Smith (L), cf[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Jesus Sucre ®, c[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Nathan Eovaldi ®, p[/*:m:3is0p1l8][/list:o:3is0p1l8][/td:3is0p1l8][td:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Brandon Nimmo (L), cf[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Wilmer Flores ®, 1b[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Asdrubal Cabrera (S), 2b[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Michael Conforto (L), rf[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Todd Frazier ®, 3b[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Dominic Smith (L), lf[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Devin Mesoraco ®, c[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Jose Reyes (S), ss[/*:m:3is0p1l8]
[*:3is0p1l8]Chris Flexen ®, p[/*:m:3is0p1l8][/list:o:3is0p1l8][/td:3is0p1l8][/tr:3is0p1l8][/table:3is0p1l8]

Tampa is too scared of Flexen! Even now, they're in the clubhouse BEGGING their players to play!

OE: OK, they've finally coerced a few of them to sign up. This could get ugly.

[ashie62]

Flexen is barely a batting practice pitching fatard

[Edgy MD]

Well, you see, you want to save Lugo for key relief work. That's why this first inning by Flexen is so necessary.

[Edgy MD]

I like how Flexen covered his mouth with his glove as he walked off the mound, keeping the expletives off of TV. That was a pro move right there.

[Edgy MD]

Conforto into the shift.

[MFS62]

I have an uncontrollable urge ... to regurge.

Later

[Frayed Knot]

The poll for the day concerns TBR XBHs vs NYM balls hit out of the infield

So far it's 3-0 in favor of TB (two 2Bs & 1 HR) as the Mets "offense" so far today consists of 2 GOs, 3 Ks, and a foul pop-out to the catcher.

[Edgy MD]

Five-sniffle now after the short, shite workday by Flexie.

I still expect a brutal Met attack.

[Edgy MD]

Why in the world are we playing a career .077-hitting pitcher to pull?

[Frayed Knot]

Other polls to track during the game:

-- hits by TB pitchers (1) vs hits allowed by TB pitchers (0)

-- walks allowed by NYM pitchers (7) vs balls thrown by TBR pitchers (15)

[Edgy MD]

Looking like I picked the wrong game to squat the IGT.

[Zvon]

Jinx, Jinx, Jinx, Jinx, Jinx,......etc.

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[Zvon]

He's too big for the sign!
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[Edgy MD]

Maybe Mickey's on the take.

[Zvon]

Well, we got a hit. I guess I'll have to settle for that.

[Frayed Knot]

Jesus Sucre sounds like one of those phrases I wasn't allowed to say when I was a kid.




New Tracking Poll:
-- TBR 2nd Deck HRs vs NYM hits that have made their OF'ers back up (3-0)

[Edgy MD]

Well, Peterson can pitch a little anyhow.

[ashie62]

At least I stacked Rays on Draftkings

[Zvon]

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[MFS62]

I think they've crossed the line from embarrassment to humiliation.

Later

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I have an uncontrollable urge to puke

[batmagadanleadoff]

Maybe Ivanka can help.

[MFS62]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I have an uncontrollable urge to puke

You, too? I said the same on the first page of this thread.
Later

[Edgy MD]

This game totally ruined Ken Sanders 77th birthday for me.