IGT METS-BRAVES 5/5/2009

[Elster88]

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Another game, another 12 runners LOB.

They got the insurance runs that they needed. Don't get greedy.

[Frayed Knot]

They were handed the insurance runs they needed.
Expecting more out of all the runners we had is not greed.

[Guest OlerudOwned]

Had it all the way.

Also, immediately after the drop, one of my friends walked in the room and pointed out that she was a Cardinals/Yankees fans, which I thought was just an attempt to goad me into suicide. Turns out her stepmother is Enos Slaughter's daughter. Neat.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Sometimes this Mets team wins despite themselves. Not often enough, mind you, but sometimes. Tonight seems to have been one of those games.

[Guest Rotblatt]

Ugh. A win is a win, I know, but why doesn't it feel that way?

[Elster88]

="Frayed Knot"]They were handed the insurance runs they needed. Expecting more out of all the runners we had is not greed.

I hold out hope that the 11-1 games are coming. Wright is starting to mash. Reyes doing more would be nice. Beltran is a god among mortals.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I'm hoping too but this year smells a lot like 2007 already.

[ashie62]

Do I get any Schaefer as the last minute IGT guy? We did win

[Elster88]

The bullpen is such a huge difference than 2007. Parnell looks great. Frankie hung on. I really am happy despite the ugliness of the win. I'm not a believer in karma or superstition or whatever but in 2007 or 2008 we lose this one.

This bullpen reminds me more of the bullpen from 2006 that contributed to the Mets running away and hiding. Philly's starting pitching sucks. I feel great. Let's go Mets.

[ashie62]

Nymr83 wrote: i came by earlier and almost posted but didn't want to interrupt Ashie's conversation with himself. Great job by Livan tonight.

Thats not very Met-like

[ashie62]

Elster88 wrote: The bullpen is such a huge difference than 2007. Parnell looks great. Frankie hung on. I really am happy despite the ugliness of the win. I'm not a believer in karma or superstition or whatever but in 2007 or 2008 we lose this one. This bullpen reminds me more of the bullpen from 2006 that contributed to the Mets running away and hiding. Philly's starting pitching sucks. I feel great. Let's go Mets.

Parnell should be starting

[Elster88]

Ashie62 wrote: ="Elster88"]The bullpen is such a huge difference than 2007. Parnell looks great. Frankie hung on. I really am happy despite the ugliness of the win. I'm not a believer in karma or superstition or whatever but in 2007 or 2008 we lose this one. This bullpen reminds me more of the bullpen from 2006 that contributed to the Mets running away and hiding. Philly's starting pitching sucks. I feel great. Let's go Mets. Parnell should be starting

I like things the way they are. Heilman-Sanchez-Wagner was huge in 2006. You've been wrong in the past, here's hoping you're wrong again.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Ashie62 wrote: ="Elster88"]The bullpen is such a huge difference than 2007. Parnell looks great. Frankie hung on. I really am happy despite the ugliness of the win. I'm not a believer in karma or superstition or whatever but in 2007 or 2008 we lose this one. This bullpen reminds me more of the bullpen from 2006 that contributed to the Mets running away and hiding. Philly's starting pitching sucks. I feel great. Let's go Mets. Parnell should be starting

When Parnell's starting, his fastball is dialed back significantly (from 97-98 to low 90s). Also, his secondary stuff is iffy. This, along with his not-so-overwhelming minor-league numbers (compiled as a starter) paint a picture of an effective fastball-slider late-inning reliever; he COULD be an effective starter, but it seems kind of unlikely.

[ashie62]

Elster88 wrote: ="Ashie62"] Elster88 wrote: The bullpen is such a huge difference than 2007. Parnell looks great. Frankie hung on. I really am happy despite the ugliness of the win. I'm not a believer in karma or superstition or whatever but in 2007 or 2008 we lose this one. This bullpen reminds me more of the bullpen from 2006 that contributed to the Mets running away and hiding. Philly's starting pitching sucks. I feel great. Let's go Mets. Parnell should be starting I like things the way they are. Heilman-Sanchez-Wagner was huge in 2006. You've been wrong in the past, here's hoping you're wrong again.

I was just thinking he could dominate as a starter and we do have a need..Then again you are right about the bullpen..It's all good.

[Gwreck]

Wasn't worried for a second. Francsisco gets paid the big-boy dollars to deal with situations just like that.

In some ways, Putz' inning was more important. Glad to see him getting it done too.