IGT 08/24, Cards at Mets

[MFS62]

I don't think it was a coincidence that David started to slump when Floyd got injured. This season's stats aside, I don't think other teams perceived Valentin to be as much of a threat as Cliff. So David was trying to do too much as other teams weren't giving him good pitches to hit.
It may be my imagination, but Wright got more hittable pitches last night with Green batting behind him. And his going to right was a good sign. That is what he was doing when he was hitting well.

Later

[Guest Edgy DC]

How about Keith and Ron's cynicism when Gary delivered the line about Green waiving his no-trade rights because he knew so many players in the mets clubhouse.

Keith: "I think it might have also had something to do with those 14 games the Mets are up in the standings."

Ron: "Yeah, and with all the player movement these days, you pretty much know someone everywhere you end up."

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

metirish wrote: I've warmed tp Chris Cotter, the lads take the piss out of him something terrible.

Me too. Earlier this year I wrote that he "brings nothing to the table" but he does contribute something worthwhile now and then. I think they're expanding his role a bit. At first he seemed to be mostly talking to fans. "Yay! It's great to be at Shea!"

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

For me, the most surprising broadcasting moment was when Gary couldn't immediately answer one of the easier Aflac Trivia Questions ever. Name the four Mets who won a rookie of the year award.

Ron Darling said, "Three come to mind right away."

(I wouldn't expect Ron to be too much of an expert on Mets trivia from before his time.)

But Gary Cohen echoed that statement. I'm surprised that he didn't remember that Jon Matlack won the 1972 award. Isn't he too young to be having senior moments?

[Guest Hillbilly]

That was a nice sweep and display of running scoring ability. It's fantastic to see the cleanup hitter catching fire again. Let's stomp some Phillies next!!

[Centerfield]

I would guess "Taking Care of Business" became the song of choice after they built their big lead.