IGT--Braves @ Mets, 03/23/10

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From Brian Costa:

TODAY'S GAME
Mets vs. Braves, 1:10 p.m., Tradition Field
TV: SNY/ESPN

Mets lineup
1. Alex Cora, SS
2. Luis Castillo, 2B
3. David Wright, 3B
4. Jason Bay, LF
5. Daniel Murphy, 1B
6. Jeff Francoeur, RF
7. Gary Matthews Jr., CF
8. Rod Barajas, C
9. Oliver Perez, LHP

In the bullpen: Sean Green, Jenrry Mejia, Ryota Igarashi, Bobby Parnell, Pat Misch

Braves lineup
1. Melky Cabrera, RF
2. Martin Prado, 2B
3. Chipper Jones, 3B
4. Troy Glaus, 1B
5. Brian McCann, C
6. Yunel Escobar, SS
7. Matt Diaz, LF
8. Nate McLouth, CF
9. Tommy Hanson, RHP

WHAT'S NEXT

Wednesday, Mets vs. Astros, 1:10 p.m. (SNY). Scheduled to pitch for the Mets: Johan Santana, Jon Niese, Francisco Rodriguez, Sean Green. For the Astros: Casey Daigle, Jeff Fulchino, Matt Lindstrom, Tim Byrdak

Thursday, Mets at Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (ESPN). Scheduled to pitch for the Mets: John Maine, Kiko Calero, Fernando Nieve, Pat Misch. For the Cardinals: Chris Carpenter.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Does Tradition Field still have the same dimensions as Shea Stadium, or have they moved the fences to match the distances at Citi Field?

[Benjamin Grimm]

Francoeur "goes yard," an expression I never use, and yet I just did.

It's the fourth inning and the Braves are up 3-2.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Does Tradition Field still have the same dimensions as Shea Stadium, or have they moved the fences to match the distances at Citi Field?[/quote:1pz3yw9u]

Dave Lennon tweets that the dimensions are still those of Shea.

[metirish]

Does Tradition Field still have the same dimensions as Shea Stadium, or have they moved the fences to match the distances at Citi Field?[/quote:290hvkaj]

Dave Lennon tweets that the dimensions are still those of Shea.[/quote:290hvkaj]

What would have prompted him to tweet that?

[bmfc1]

One of the practice fields was changed to match CF's dimensions, including the fence heights, but, as stated, Tradition Field has Shea's dimensions.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

I think someone asked him. He seems to be taking questions during the game.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Does Tradition Field still have the same dimensions as Shea Stadium, or have they moved the fences to match the distances at Citi Field?[/quote:266nstbe]

Dave Lennon tweets that the dimensions are still those of Shea.[/quote:266nstbe]

Hmmm... Why the reluctance to adjust the field to Citi's dimensions?

I can only conclude that they're secretly planning to rebuild Shea Stadium.

[Frayed Knot]

And I bet they fail to put a Met HoF in that one too.

[bmfc1]

Mets win, Francoeur with a 2 run homer, Wagner gets the loss, Green gets the save but gives up 2 in the 9th.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Always good to see Billy Wagner cough one up.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Muffy takes another ohfer, down to .121 this spring. I mean, Gotdamn.

[Guest attgig]

was ollie as bad as his line shows?
4.1ip. 3ER. 4BB?

[ashie62]

was ollie as bad as his line shows?
4.1ip. 3ER. 4BB?[/quote:3dly1e22]

Pretty much. Between Ollie & Pelfrey, Figgy & Takahashi must be licking their chops

[Piggiestomatoes]

was ollie as bad as his line shows?
4.1ip. 3ER. 4BB?[/quote:2qftjkz5]

Since when is that bad for Ollie. Less than 1 WPI. Things are looking up!