IGT, 4/22, Mets @ Cubs: Es El Hombre!

[HahnSolo]

Frayed Knot wrote: Both our RBIs this series are on infield groundouts.

Change that RIGHT NOW!

[HahnSolo]

As Fred Imus might say, "this team can't suck enough."

[Guest sharpie]

In that more interesting Cards-Brewers game Cesar Izturis left with an injury. Since other players had come and gone from the game it necessitated Albert Pujols making his debut at second base while the backup catcher moved to first.

[Benjamin Grimm]

HahnSolo wrote: As Fred Imus might say, "this team can't suck enough."

I'm going to invoke that old axiom about how you're never as bad as you look when you're losing.

Just a couple of days ago, the Mets were riding a five-game winning streak and were on the verge of sweeping the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

They've had a dreadful two days in Chicago. But there's still some hope that they'll be a good team this year.

(As I'm typing this, Ramirez scares me by almost hitting a three-run homer.)

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Seems like Willie is trotting Jorge Sosa out there every single game.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Grand Salami.

8-1 Cubs.

[Guest sharpie]

Grand slam by Cedeno. Sosa has had a rough time in Wrigley.

[Centerfield]

Wow. This is like, the exact same game.

You know, the reason Jorge Sosa can't be moved into the rotation is because he's so valuable out of the pen.

[Gwreck]

In fairness, I don't think there's any great need for Sosa in the rotation right now.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The Mets had the infield in with the bases loaded for the previous batter.

Gary was wondering why they didn't play back for the inning-ending double play.

The batter hits a hard grounder to short which could have been two had the infield been at DP depth. Instead Jose gets the force at home; then Casanova's throw to first wasn't in time.

The decision to play the infield in ends up leading to a grand slam.

[nymr83]

sharpie wrote: Grand slam by Cedeno. Sosa has had a rough time in Wrigley.

thats what i get for dissing his bat earlier

[Centerfield]

Mets are good at getting mini-swept.

[Guest Grote15]

Is Castro expected back by the all-star break..I know he's having setbacks...This Schneider-Casanova thing aint gonna get the ring.

I know its early..but this team is flat as a pancake with few weapons.

Lets dump Willie Randolph now and pray..The Cubs are the best team in baseball.. Gotta fire up the troops...

[Guest Grote15]

Is Tsyoshi Shinjo available...bring him and Bobby Valentine.. Barring David Wright.. this team currently sucks.

When your offense is counting on the return of Moises Alou you know you're in trouble.

[DocTee]

The always-optimistic Grote15 reminds me of the ever-sunny CleonJones11.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Indeed.

[Guest mario25]

Thank God it is early but the bullpen for the most part is bad, Castillo and Deldgado look washed up and I think the bench needs some pop. I agree that resting your hope on Alou is scary.... in regards to the catching tandem hurry back Castro

[nymr83]

Grote15 wrote: When your offense is counting on the return of Moises Alou you know you're in trouble.

yeah, i can see how a guy with a 900 ops each of the last 4 years can scare you.

so he'll miss half the year, at least he'll be great when he's here. thats beter than being mediocre or worse the whole year.

[Frayed Knot]

Alou could make a difference; Castro not so much.

The infield in was one thing - although one can make an argument for trying to keep it at a two-run game at that point - but Reyes looked to have plenty of time to turn two but chose instead to go home. He didn't need to take just the one out simply because he was shaded that way.


But basically we didn't hit, didn't pitch, didn't play 'D', and weren't all that smart either. The screamers are going to be looking for scapegoats but this was a group effort.

Turn the page.

[Guest AG/DC]

I like the fire-Willie-and-pray approach. That sounds sound.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I tellsya, I get mad enough sometimes that it makes perfect sense.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

It's sad, but for this series, I don't even think you can realistically say "they battled".

More like they laid down and played dead.

[Fman99]

What a butt-fuck of a 2 game set that was.

I tuned in on XM with the Mets down 3-1 and it was 8-1 when I got to the bar. Just the right place to go, too, given the ending.

Sheesh.

[Willets Point]

First time in over 100 years the the Cubs have won four consecutive games with a margin of 6 runs or more.

[metirish]

I've not seen any of this series really , I have family out from Ireland and spent the day at the Bronx Zoo , I swear I saw Hank in the Gorilla enclosure.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

metirish - "I've not seen any of this series ..."

Consider yourself lucky. You didn't miss much good from the Mets perspective.

Enjoy your time with visiting family and be sure to thank them for keeping you occupied and thereby sparing you the pain and frustration of watching the Cubs kick the Mets collective asses.

[Guest Triple Dee]

This was only the third game I missed this season, and the first I'm not planning to watch delayed.

[HahnSolo]

Rockin' Doc wrote: It's sad, but for this series, I don't even think you can realistically say "they battled". More like they laid down and played dead.

I thought Figueroa battled. Before the game I had visions of him giving up 6 earned in 2 1/3 innings. But he gave us some good innings, and left with the game still within reach.

[metirish]

Willie thought Figgi deserved better defense.

[Frayed Knot]

He did, but while serving up 7 hits and 5 walks in 5 innings it's not like he left a whole lot of margin for error.