IGT - 5/16 - Mets vs. Cards - NLCS Preview

[Guest GYC]

What was the problem with Matsui's defense this year again?

[Willets Point]

Deeee-Peeeeeeee!

[Zvon]

Nice lil play by Matsui. Or maybe we should thank Edmunds.
Line out double play.

[Guest GYC]

Glavine draws a respect. Fear teh bat.

[Zvon]

Im sure this dont belong in this thread, but this is where im hangin my hat tonight, so-

]May 16, 2006 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports ST. LOUIS -- Instead of rushing rookie Brian Bannister back from the 15-day disabled list, the New York Mets will give Jose Lima another start on Thursday. Manager Willie Randolph said Tuesday that Bannister, 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA, would throw on the side on Thursday and then likely will make one rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk during the weekend before returning to the rotation. Bannister has been on the disabled list since April 28 with a strained right hamstring. Randolph said it would be a sign of "panic" to use Bannister on Thursday.

[Zvon]

REYES!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest GYC]

Damnit... Reyes with a 2-run homer...

[Willets Point]

How 'bout having Bannister ready in the pen for when Lima implodes.

Kaboom for Jose!

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

Reyes with a 2-Run Ka-Boom!

[Guest OlerudOwned]

Reyes homers and ensures two more weeks of flyouts.

2-0 Mets

[Guest Hillbilly]

Reyes go does deep! 2-0 Mets. That'll help the old on base %.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

The thought of using Lima makes me panic.

Nice HR by Reyes.

[Zvon]

Willets Point wrote: How 'bout having Bannister ready in the pen for when Lima implodes.

Not a bad idea.
But Willie seems very concerned about others perceptions.
That might make him look pre-panicky.

[Willets Point]

You've been mooned, cha-cha.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I'm all for not rushing Bannister to help prevent reinjuring his hamstring, but if he can pitch in Norfolk, why is it any worse for him to pitch in St. Louis. I'd rather start him and put him on a pitch count if they're concerned of pushing him. Then if you have to pull him early, you can use Oliver or freakin' Lima as a bridge for an inning or two to get to Heilman/Sanchez/Wagner.

If Willie's worried about perception why is he going to run Lima out there again. If starting Lima is a sign of panic, then using Lima is a sign of desperation.

[Zvon]

Well, at least Delgado is swingin at that third strike.

(Brew crew takes the lead over the Phils, 2-1)

[Zvon]

Rockin' Doc wrote: I'm all for not rushing Bannister to help prevent reinjuring his hamstring, but if he can pitch in Norfolk, why is it any worse for him to pitch in St. Louis. I'd rather start him and put him on a pitch count if they're concerned of pushing him. Then if you have to pull him early, you can use Oliver or freakin' Lima as a bridge for an inning or two to get to Heilman/Sanchez/Wagner. If Willie's worried about perception why is he going to run Lima out there again. If starting Lima is a sign of panic, then using Lima is a sign of desperation.

lol.

Im really surprized that Bannister has been shelved this long.
I know it looked bad when it happened, but still......

You have a good point there.

[Zvon]

Nady comes thru with an RBI single.
Nice.

[Guest GYC]

Nady gets an RBI with a RISP. Holy shit.

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

X-Man drives in Mr. Wright

[Guest Hillbilly]

Nady with the big 2-out RBI

[Willets Point]

2-out run-scoring hits make me happy.

[Zvon]

] Alomar:"Mind if we clone your bat Al?" Pujols: "You can have my bats. I can hit with my bare hands."

But not tonight, Al.
Pops out.
So far, so good.

[metirish]

I guess Nady drove in a run huh?

[Guest Hillbilly]

With a runner in scoring position and with 2 outs!

[Zvon]

metirish wrote: I guess Nady drove in a run huh?

....someone must have mentioned it.

[Zvon]

BIG K for Glavine.

His 1st of the night- good timing.

[Guest Hillbilly]

Nice Card D. sends the Mets down in order.

[Guest Edgy DC]

This Cardinal broadcaster is amazing. He's a museum piece. I thiink he's been drunk on the air for 20 years.

[Guest GYC]

Luna doubles in Bennett. Not looking good for the Big G this inning.