IGT 07/18/2006, Mets at Reds

[Elster88]

The gophers are biting Milton.

[TransMonk]

Valentin goes KABOOM!

2-0 Mets.

[Zvon]

VALENTIN!

[Elster88]

The Reds keep the team banners in the same order as the standings. Nice.

[Gwreck]

Nice awkard moment when Keith notes that the '86 reunion at Shea is coming up in about a month.

K: "Everybody's going to be there, except those coaching in the major leagues right now...Roger McDowell, he can't make it, he's the pitching coach for Atlanta....and Lee Mazilli, with the Yankees.

K and G: [long awkward pause, as there's clearly another reason why someone else won't be there]

[Gwreck]

Elster88 wrote: The Reds keep the team banners in the same order as the standings. Nice.

I never knew that either, I thought Wrigley was the only place.

[Elster88]

SNY emitting a buzzing. Keith comments on it quietly.

[Elster88]

Gwreck wrote: Nice awkard moment when Keith notes that the '86 reunion at Shea is coming up in about a month. K: "Everybody's going to be there, except those coaching in the major leagues right now...Roger McDowell, he can't make it, he's the pitching coach for Atlanta....and Lee Mazilli, with the Yankees. K and G: [long awkward pause, as there's clearly another reason why someone else won't be there]

When does he get out.

[Guest KC]

I have to admit I mumbled under my breath when Keith said, "why wouldn't
you go and revel in the glory?" .... "kinda hard when you're in the joint"

[Gwreck]

Elster88 wrote: When does he get out.

It was a probation violation, so it was a 1 year sentence, dating from April. I think he can get out after 7 months, so November at the earliest.

[Elster88]

2 on, 2 out. 3-2 pitch. A 96 MPH fastball...Dunn was not close.

Pelfrey earned a strong slap on the rear from his skipper.

[Guest Iubitul]

Gwreck wrote: ="Elster88"]When does he get out. It was a probation violation, so it was a 1 year sentence, dating from April. I think he can get out after 7 months, so November at the earliest.

He's dead to me.

[Gwreck]

Nice call by Chris Cotter!

[Elster88]

Huh.

Cotter was telling a story as LoDuca doubled down the line, so he just called the play. Not bad but he always sounds like he's yelling at me.

[Elster88]

Iubitul wrote: ="Gwreck"] ="Elster88"]When does he get out. It was a probation violation, so it was a 1 year sentence, dating from April. I think he can get out after 7 months, so November at the earliest. He's dead to me.

I'm sure he's sorry that the substance abuse problem that has ruined his life is bothering you.

[Guest Iubitul]

Elster88 wrote: ="Iubitul"] ="Gwreck"] Elster88 wrote: When does he get out. It was a probation violation, so it was a 1 year sentence, dating from April. I think he can get out after 7 months, so November at the earliest. He's dead to me. I'm sure he's sorry that the substance abuse problem that has ruined his life is bothering you.

Well, I don't give a rat's ass what either of you think. Let his sorry ass rot in jail - he's certainly not a victim here.

[Guest Iubitul]

Mets up 3-0 going into the bottom of the 6th...

[Elster88]

Never said he was a victim.

I may have dripped a little too much sarcasm in my post.

[Guest Iubitul]

and I may have missed the amount of sarcasm...

[Elster88]

Open memo to NL pitchers: Do not walk Jose Reyes.

[Zvon]

Reds reach Pelfrey for a run in the 6th.
3-1 Mets.

[Theoldmole]

Nady maybe saves the win for Pelfrey.

[Zvon]

And another, but Clayton is thrown out trying to advance.
3-2 Mets.

Pelfrey up to 96 pitches .

[Elster88]

Top 7, Valentin bunting for a hit with a runner on first....pops it up, but instead of waiting for it to come down, Larue dives. After he missed he bats the ball sideways with his glove.

[Elster88]

I'll take that out of Pelfrey. Every time.

[Elster88]

Great bunt by Marrero. Hard and down the third base line.

[Theoldmole]

Does "an ERA over 8" qualify as "struggling"?

[Elster88]

Am I the only one confused that LoDuca is being pitched around to get to Beltran with two outs?

I guess because Beltran is .218 as a righty.

[Elster88]

My God.

I was right the first time. What a fucking bomb.

[Theoldmole]