IGT 8/28 - Let's Phucking Win

[Guest Edgy DC]

Rockin' Doc wrote: It must suck to be in the Mets rotation right now knowing that you eventually have to place the game in the care of the bullpen. It seems as if none of them are pitching well with even the slightest consistency of late.

I'll concur that the offense owes the starters at least as much as the bullpen.

Let's play some playoff ball NOW!!!!

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Heilman had some tough luck in that inning, but it just seems that the bullpen is struggling in mass recently.

Feliciano certainly didn't get the job done tonight.

Edited August 28, 2007 by Guest

[seawolf17]

My wife is sitting here ripping Heilman up and down (she's never been a fan)... but that really wasn't his fault. I don't even know that I blame LoDuca entirely; would have been very different if Jose Reyes had actually backed up second base the way he's supposed to on stolen base attempts.

[Elster88]

seawolf17 wrote: My wife is sitting here ripping Heilman up and down (she's never been a fan)...

Tell her to stay off the call-in shows.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

If we don't get it done here, I have ZERO faith that our pen will hold them in the ninth -- especially if we see Mota in there.

[Guest Kid Carsey]

Why watch if you think it's over?

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Edgy - "I'll concur that the offense owes the starters at least as much as the bullpen."

The offense is definitely not blameless. Six hits in 9 innings is pretty sad, particularly when the starting pitching has 2 of them.

Oh shit, it's Mota in the ninth. I hope that advice he received from Pedro regarding his understriding pays dividends tonight.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Ya gotta not believe.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

KC - "Why watch if you think it's over?"

michigan's a glutton for punishment I guess.

Upon edit: It's much like passing a crash scene, you don't want to look, but you just can't help yourself.

Edited August 28, 2007 by Guest

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Rockin' Doc wrote: KC - "Why watch if you think it's over?" michigan's a glutton for punishment I guess.

Technically, I'm not watching since I can't get the games here. I follow along on Yahoo, and WFAN via the MLB radio package.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I know how you feel. I live precariously through the IGT's and MLB gamecasts most of the time. Other than nationally televised games, I can only see the Mets when they play the Cubs or Braves.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

My apologies to Mr. Mota. He got the job done.

[seawolf17]

How 'bout that Mota?

One inning is enough, Willie.

[Guest Edgy DC]

He followed it, zero faith and all.

Top of the order. Let's get five.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Pedro for pitching coach. He fixed Mota in under 10 minutes and he did it from Florida.

[Frayed Knot]

This would be going much better if Reyes & Wright weren't taking the series off.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Hitting one out of the infield would be cool.

[Guest Kid Carsey]

mgim:>>>Technically, I'm not watching<<<

I think it's a fair question, I really meant why pay attention? You don't have
to answer in the IGT, it's about the game, but when someone says they have
ZERO kahnfidence in the outcome of something and they're somewhat new
I don't think it's inappropriate to ask what's making them tick.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Kid Carsey wrote: I think it's a fair question, I really meant why pay attention. You don't have to answer in the IGT, it's about the game, but when someone says they have ZERO kahnfidence in the outcome of something and they're somewhat new I don't think it's inappropriate to ask what's making them tick.

It was a bit an exaggeration resulting from frustration. I watch because I'm a diehard and I want them to win. But I'm frustrated that our pen, so good last year, seems to be blowing games left and right.

And Mota has been terrible. I'm thrilled he proved me wrong. I was ROOTING for him to prove me wrong.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

There's just a lot of careless hating going on the IGTs lately is all.

[seawolf17]

Mota.

[Frayed Knot]

What's the record for shitty hit in one game?
Whatever it is I think the Phils are closing in.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Johnny Dickshot wrote: There's just a lot of careless hating going on the IGTs lately is all.

My apologies.

And the funny part -- I'm one of those super-glass-half-filled kind of guys.

Just got a little frustrated. We need this one, and we let it get away.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

I was right the first time. Bleeping Mota.

[seawolf17]

Mota.

[Guest Kid Carsey]

I hope the 'team to beat' has gotten the Mets attention. They got mine.

[Frayed Knot]

That's 3 straight games with only 2 runs scored in each - and not exactly against a murderer's row of starters.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

All losses may count the same in the standings, but this one seems particularly damaging (demoralizing) to me.

Glavine gave the Mets a great start and the offense failed to produce and the bullpen again failed to hold a lead to secure a victory.

Edited August 28, 2007 by Guest

[metirish]

Phillies are playing some good ball,Myers surprised me with all the off-speed stuff,looked good the fecker...

[seawolf17]

It's too bad Myers is a head case; he's going to blow up in a big spot down the road, and it's going to be ugly.

I tried to warn Willie about leaving Mota in for another inning, but he forgot to log into the Pool between innings.