IGT 06/15 - Cubs at Mets

[Frayed Knot]

dinosaur jesus wrote: He wasn't out by that much. I mean, he was clearly out, and it was a dumb play, but his hand was like three inches from the plate when McCann tagged him.

That's what I'm getting at.

A merely good throw or a slightly slow tag and the Cubs pull that gamble off despite the dumbpth of it all.

[Gwreck]

1. Would have hit for Lugo.

2. Would have been fine going to Familia for the 9th.

[Edgy MD]

=Gwreck post_id=68035 time=1623810438 user_id=56]
1. Would have hit for Lugo.

2. Would have been fine going to Familia for the 9th.

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

I listen to the Mets while getting my steps in walking around my neighborhood. I got about an extra half mile tonight with that last half inning. Exciting!!

[Frayed Knot]

=Gwreck post_id=68035 time=1623810438 user_id=56]
1. Would have hit for Lugo.

2. Would have been fine going to Familia for the 9th.

[Lefty Specialist]

=Gwreck post_id=68035 time=1623810438 user_id=56]
1. Would have hit for Lugo.

2. Would have been fine going to Familia for the 9th.

[Edgy MD]

Plus, Gselly is rested. Bonus!

[Centerfield]

It's such a strange feeling being so happy with the Mets.

[Edgy MD]

Hopefully, the Cheetos held up their end of the bargain and we'll get some double happs.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Section 515 was fun... Directly behind home plate, way up there, there's an old guy who, I think, originated the heeeeee struck em out cheer. I didn't get staying with Lugo but we surmised Diaz had too many up-downs.



Insane send

[Edgy MD]

Diaz was in the dugout. He wasn't even hanging with his pennies.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Oh btw, our friend Swanswan gf212121 was also in section 515

[Edgy MD]

Awesome!



Hope he stops by.

[Frayed Knot]

Edgy MD wrote: One of the problems with pinch-runners is that sometimes, the guy doesn't feel like he's just supposed to get around the bases more gracefully and a few steps faster than the guy he's replacing, but actually feels like it's his job to make a play. Marizzy for PotG.

Except that Marisnick was sent by his 3B coach although it took at least two replays before GKR realized this, they first reported that he had run the sign. So, if there was an added level of forced optimism, that's

on our old nemesis Willie Harris rather than Marisnick.





btw, not just a great throw by Guillorme but he also got rid of it immediately. That's either great instincts or possibly good coaching by Lindor (or both) as neither one of them took for granted that the runner was

going to be held at 3rd. Even one arm pump or one of those split-second delays until you realize - 'Oh shit, he's going!!' - would have been enough to flip the call.

[Lefty Specialist]

Lindor appeared to be yelling at Guillorme to go home. Yes, he got rid of the ball incredibly fast and accurately. If he doesn't, tie game. Pillar's throw had a little air under it as he was moving toward right field, which may have persuaded Harris to send him, but Luis threw a laser.

[roger_that]

Lefty Specialist wrote: So, Walker for 7 and Lugo for 2?

On Espn, they were extensively discussing the wisdom of taking Lugo out after his inning (10 pitches)--"That's just the way the game is played these days, Rojas has no choice, he's going to pitch May because of the matchups in the 9th," etc.



Then when Lugo came up to bunt, it was all "Of course, you want Lugo to start the 9th, he's pitching so well," etc.



These idiots can explain and justify all moves after they've taken place. I was ready to scream if I saw Trevor May.



Trevor May be the worst reliever in MLB right now. I wouldn't let him in the ballpark in the 9th with a 1-run lead.



Probably not the state, just to be sure.

[Edgy MD]

Yeah, Lindor deserves some credit for his defensive captaining. He's been bringing that all season, even when he was hitting at his worst.



And yeah, special thanks to Willie Harris, who also may have given the Mets more on that play than he ever gave them in a Mets uniform.

[Centerfield]

I have no memory of Willie Harris as a Met. I remember him making great catches against us as a skinny National. Dude put on some weight.



I thought it was a terrible send. Not because the play wasn't close, but you've got first and third with one out and a guy who might be running out of gas on the mound. Getting thrown out there just can't happen.



With two outs, I see it. Not with one.

[seawolf17]

I have no memory of Willie Harris as a Met. I remember him making great catches against us as a skinny National. Dude put on some weight.

I literally said the same thing last night. "THAT'S Willie Harris?"

[Edgy MD]

Willie played 126 games for the Mets in 2011, alternating with Scott Hairston between the fourth and fifth outfield slots. In retrospect, he wasn't all that bad, and even had a few big moments. I think the disappointment was largely about him not turning into a particularly impressive defensive specialist — which a team needs when they're using Lucas Duda in the outfield.



He wasn't terrible, but he was sort of indifferent on defense, which kind of stung after seeing the superheroics he had previously performed against the team.

[Gwreck]

I think Willie was the opening day left fielder in 2011 (Bay was hurt).

[G-Fafif]

For those who don't recall the exact circumstances, Willie Harris arrived on the Mets http://www.faithandfearinflushing.com/2011/01/15/i-think-i-saw-this-on-bewitched/via witchcraft.

[Benjamin Grimm]

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[Frayed Knot]

=Centerfield post_id=68058 time=1623850449 user_id=65]
I have no memory of Willie Harris as a Met. I remember him making great catches against us as a skinny National. Dude put on some weight.