Guest AG/DC Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 I'm starting this one extra-early, as I'm off to the new Nationals Park to get my soul twisted --- and hopefullly the late great King Curtis will be there in spirit and save some soul for his fellow Shea-dwellers as well.This is just the sort of matchup you want to see in a series-ender: unheralded journeyman vs. unheralded rookie. Nelson Figueroa's big-league life is tenuous, so hopefully he'll get to wear some home whites before the Mets hit the road again.Worth noting: the Mets have gone with the same outfield every game so far. Only the Braves can say the same. Look for them to go with Pagan-Beltran-church at least one more game.Tonight will be the last active anniversary ever for Shea Stadium, which debuted this night in 1964, with the outfield walls still wet.
Benjamin Grimm Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Wait a minute... today's game is being played at Shea...
Willets Point Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Benjamin Grimm wrote:Wait a minute... today's game is being played at Shea...AG's going to Nationals Ballpark to see Joseph "Benedict" Ratzinger (# XVI in your scorecard) open for the Vatican 9.
Benjamin Grimm Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Ah! I forgot about that.I heard a report on NPR yesterday about this. I thought they were saying that the Pope would be at National Spaceball Park.I thought, huh?
Guest Triple Dee Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 If the Nats go on a 147-game win streak, it will form conclusive proof that God exists.
Benjamin Grimm Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 And if they don't, it will prove the opposite.
soupcan Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 From today's New York Post:Forty-four years ago today, the Mets' Jack Fisher took the mound as the starter for the opener at Shea. To this day, Fisher remembers who his first opposing hitter was (Dick Schofield), who his catcher was (Jesse Gonder) and what he threw for his first pitch (a strike). The Mets lost 4-3 to the Pirates, with 48,736 in the stands, and Fisher, 69, remembers them being pretty loud. "Raucous, roaring," he said yesterday in a phone conversation. "They were great." Fisher, along with Ron Hunt (first Met run at Shea) and Tim Harkness (first Met hit at Shea), will pull down the Shea countdown number today.
metirish Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 That's great to have those guys doing the honors.
stevejrogers Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 ="soupcan"]From today's New York Post:Forty-four years ago today, the Mets' Jack Fisher took the mound as the starter for the opener at Shea. To this day, Fisher remembers who his first opposing hitter was (Dick Schofield), who his catcher was (Jesse Gonder) and what he threw for his first pitch (a strike). The Mets lost 4-3 to the Pirates, with 48,736 in the stands, and Fisher, 69, remembers them being pretty loud. "Raucous, roaring," he said yesterday in a phone conversation. "They were great." Fisher, along with Ron Hunt (first Met run at Shea) and Tim Harkness (first Met hit at Shea), will pull down the Shea countdown number today.Somewhere in the NYC area Greg Prince and Jason Fry are celebrating.
Benjamin Grimm Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 ]Fisher, along with Ron Hunt (first Met run at Shea) and Tim Harkness (first Met hit at Shea), will pull down the Shea countdown number today.Hopefully there will be a nice online photo of that.
Theoldmole Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Figueroa! Butch Stover! Casanova!
Guest AG/DC Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Benjamin Grimm wrote:And if they don't, it will prove the opposite.Hey, no fair.
Guest sharpie Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Beltran outta da lineup the night after he goes yard for the first time. Also, Casanova the personal catcher for Figueroa.Guzman ss Belliard 2b Zimmerman 3b Johnson 1b Milledge cf Kearns rf Pena lf Nieves c Lannan p Reyes ss Church rf Wright 3b Delgado 1b Pagan cf Clark lf Casanova c Castillo 2b N. Figueroa p
Guest OlerudOwned Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Wow Edgy, great timing on pointing out the OF streak.
Guest Triple Dee Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 I thought Endy would have started ahead of Brady Clark.Then again, Willie may not be a believer in redundancy.
TransMonk Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Ryan Church is pretty freakin' awesome early this year.
Guest Triple Dee Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Good to see he's hitting lefties.
Guest OlerudOwned Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Nelson channeling Pedro. But with his arm actually remaining attached to his body.
Guest Triple Dee Guests Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) Nelson's got some filthy stuff tonight. Edited April 17, 2008 by Guest
Valadius Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 At least we're getting some value out of Church and Schneider.
Valadius Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Hey, I just realized that I can watch the game. FINALLY!
G-Fafif Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Kid from the borough of my birth versus kid from the city of my upbringing in a duel, if so inclined, I could take personally. Yet I'm not torn in my allegiance. John Lannin couldn't even be bothered to go to LBHS.Go Figgie. Go Brooklyn.
Valadius Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Good God, the Nationals' commentators are horrible.
Theoldmole Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Who are they?First cheap hit off Figgy.
Valadius Old-Timey Member Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Figgy misplays a ball hit at him, and they rule it a hit.
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