Schaefer business

[Benjamin Grimm]

Just a reminder, Schaefer POTG voting will resume today, after the conclusion of this afternoon's game.

I may or may not be near my PC when the game ends, so if someone else wants to start the voting thread, that would be appreciated. (Just include Schaefer POTG in the subject, followed by the date and the final score, and include a link to an online box score.)

Voting procedures, for those who are newbies or those who need a refresher, can be found here: http://cranepoolforum.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=6278


Since discussion in the voting threads complicates my magic spreadsheet, this thread should be used for any comments on your own voting choices, or those of others. (Comments on the votes of others don't seem to be appreciated all that much, however.)

I'll also use this thread to post reminders of games that are about to be closed out. As noted in the procedures thread linked above, I let two full business days pass before tallying votes.

For example, today's game, played on a Monday, will close on Thursday morning.

A game played on a Thursday will typically close the following Tuesday. (That way we'll have Friday and Monday to vote. If the Monday is a holiday, the voting would likely be extended until Wednesday morning.)

When voting closes in the morning, it's often "first thing," meaning shortly after I log in for the first time. So if I say voting will close on Thursday morning, don't assume you can post your votes just before you head to lunch. It might very well be closed by 7:30 or 8 a.m.

So let the Schaefering begin! I'm hoping to be able to type "Santana 6" some time before I go to bed tonight.

[stevejrogers]

Santana is running away with both the Player and Pitcher of The Month award!

Okay that was bad...

[DocTee]

I gave some love to Schneider for a few reasons. His handling of Santana and his hustle down the line, preventing a wild throw from careening into the Marlins dugout, thereby saving a base and setting an early example of what I hope will be a season-long gritty attitude. (Wow, that's a run-on sentnece, but I can't help it I all hopped up over our win, I feel like Kramer when he wins free lattes for life, and...)

[Benjamin Grimm]

Sosa's strikeout was big. I gave him a half point.

[Guest themetfairy]

So many deserving Mets, so few suds....

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Pagan's lidlifter RBI 2B underschaefered thus far. Give the man his beer.

[Guest KC]

You're right, I totally mailed in my first game.

We have a few days to edit.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

I think what Santana did was huge because of the day. We expect stellar performances from him and I probably wouldn't give 5 points for a game like this in July.

But he came out today and made a statement. Lots of symbolism today. All of it good for us.

[Guest themetfairy]

I disagree. I'd give five points to a dominant 7-inning start later in the season. Maybe even 6, depending on the other performances.

[Guest Triple Dee]

My apologies for starting the thread for yesterday's game. I wasn't sure if I was coming back to CPF anytime soon, but now realize I have more time to enter my votes.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Triple Dee wrote: My apologies for starting the thread for yesterday's game. I wasn't sure if I was coming back to CPF anytime soon, but now realize I have more time to enter my votes.

No need to apologize. The practice around here is the first one who has a chance to start the thread once the game ends should start the thread, so the voting can commence.

[Guest themetfairy]

It's helpful if that starting post has a link to the game's box score.

[Centerfield]

SteveJRogers wrote: Santana is running away with both the Player and Pitcher of The Month award!

Which is amazing considering he has the highest ERA of the whole staff.

[Benjamin Grimm]

With 22 votes, the Mets Monday opener is probably fully voted, but the thread will remain open until early Thursday morning.

If you want to cast a vote, or edit your existing vote, do it before then:

http://cranepoolforum.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=8554

[Benjamin Grimm]

Valadius, you voted for Church twice in the Tuesday thread:

http://cranepoolforum.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=8572

[Valadius]

Sorry. It's been edited. I honestly have no idea how that happened.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I plan to start my voting this evening. I don't want to deprive Johan (and others) of their well deserved Schaefer.

[metsmarathon]

what was the schneider play in game 1? i must've missed it when i got up for beer, or unwiseley opted to purchase stadium nachos (they were stale. they're always stale. i know they're always stale. yet i bought them anyways. why!?)

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

He ran along the line backing up the play on what was a bad throw to first by Castillo (I think?) diving to save the ball from going into the dugout and giving the runner an xtra base. Neat hustle play.

[m.e.t.b.o.t.]

m.e.t.b.o.t. also did not see the play in question.

[metsmarathon]

what inning was that? not that it'll affect my voting much (if at all) i'm just curious, as it wasn't mentioned in the igt.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I don't remember. One thing that was funny was that it sort of happened "off-camera" -- not much in baseball does anymore, but it was to a weird spot and the director/cameramen obviously weren't expecting it.

In the shot they showed of the play as it happened, you can see Schneider appear as a blur on the far right of the screen, moving up behind the play. There is another shot from a still camera looking up the line from home where you can see him sprawled out on the edge of the dugout but again Schneider isn't really the focus.

It was a nice play and all but I don't know how pointworthy in a 5-run win.

[MFS62]

I gave Figueroa his 1/4 point for being called up in the morning, then showing up to pitch effectively in the game.

Later

[Benjamin Grimm]

Voting for the Mets' Tuesday night loss in Miami will close early Friday morning.

http://cranepoolforum.qwknetllc.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=8572

Get your votes in! It's easier (and safer) than throwing rocks!

[Benjamin Grimm]

Voting for Wednesday night's 13-0 win over the Marlins will close early on Monday morning.

http://cranepoolforum.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=8584

[metsmarathon]

does beltran get any credit for the home run that was wrongfully taken away from him by the umpires?

does wright get any debit for getting thrown out at home in the third? (and why no mention in the IGT? was it a close play? should he not have run? etc. inquiring minds want to know!)

[Guest themetfairy]

Most days they'd get more recognition. But on a day that the starter throws 7 shutout innings and there's offense aplenty, nobody is going to get his fair share of beer.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

metsmarathon wrote: does beltran get any credit for the home run that was wrongfully taken away from him by the umpires? does wright get any debit for getting thrown out at home in the third? (and why no mention in the IGT? was it a close play? should he not have run? etc. inquiring minds want to know!)

I believe FK remarked that was a bad send for Alomar Sr. -- first of many if last year is any indication.

By the way, not to deliberately court controversy here, but I guarantee Wright wins yet another SPOY if the voters continue to overschaefer him at the expense of thirstier mates the rest of the year.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Yeah, David has to be the odds-on favorite to get a fourth consecutive win.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

And my remark was not to suggest he won;t deserve one when its all over. Just that he seems to absorb more glory for similar and/or arguably inferior accomplishments than his teammates so far this season.