IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegrooms

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Slow IGT, so I'll slip into Ralph Kiner mode.

All this Dodger futility beings to mind the classic story involving Pedro Guerrero and Steve Sax of the Dodgers, both of whom were having all sorts of trouble in the infield. The veracity and accuracy of this story are not verified, but I sure remember hearing it a lot at the time. Stop me if you've heard it....

Anyway, Tommy Lasorda is questioning Guerrero, who was really an outfielder, on his thought process at third base:

"Okay, Pedro," Lasorda said, "two on, one out in the ninth. What are you thinking?"
"I'm thinking, don't hit the ball to me," Guerrero said.
"OK," Lasorda said, "but what else are you thinking?"
"I'm thinking," Guerrero said, "don't hit the ball to Sax either."

[Zvon]

Can we still do "the claw" without Reyes?

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Can we pass on the claw without Jose Reyes? I mean, criminy-- it's the Rangers' thing, and something like 8 or 9 other teams do it now, apropos of nothing.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

1) Catch the ball
2) Throw the ball

[Frayed Knot]

Swan Swan H wrote: 1) Catch the ball 2) Throw the ball

Preferably in that order.


Dodgers can't score on their own. Please stop helping them.

[bmfc1]

bmfc1 wrote: Edgy DC wrote: Really dislike this Turner-at-first thing. Agreed. It didn't work so great last Sunday night. Turner needs some ABs but I'd rather have hot-Ike, even against a hot-lefty, to have his defense.

There you go. Nice move, Shorty.

[Zvon]

Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner.

[Fman99]

Mets would have been better off with a first basemen who was adept at playing first. Righty, lefty, whatever.

[Frayed Knot]

Zvon wrote: Ha! Gordon sux.

They're thinking of changing his name to Eee Gordon.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

This inning looks like the softball game at the company picnic.

[bmfc1]

That's a helluva throw from the catcher who is only there for his defense. Gordon is really fast but if you're going to hit .150, it would be a good idea to throw it to the correct side of the bag.

[Lefty Specialist]

The 'Monday/Tuesday against the Cubs' Mets have returned.

[Edgy MD]

Zvon wrote: Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner.

I told you people. I TOLD you.

Gah! Nobody ever listens.

[Fman99]

These ESPN announcers are as brainlessly repetitive as the Fox crew from yesterday. Yes, we get it. The Dodgers haven't led a game in many days. They don't score often.

Also, this just in. Clayton Kershaw won the "triple crown" last year. Just. Stop. It. The pitching triple crown is bullshit anyway. I think every time they mention the triple crown and they're talking about a pitcher that Carl Yasztremski dies a little bit inside.

[bmfc1]

Edgy DC wrote: Zvon wrote: Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner. I told you people. I TOLD you. Gah! Nobody ever listens.

GAH! See my comment on page 1. I heard you.

[Edgy MD]

I think Gee needs a rescue here.

[Zvon]

Whew. Saved by the stadium. We r in trouble tho, w/a capitol T.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Oh, those bases on balls. And those line-drive doubles.

[Fman99]

Nice glove work by Nickeas there to get the runner coming home.

[Edgy MD]

bmfc1 wrote: Edgy DC wrote: Zvon wrote: Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner. I told you people. I TOLD you. Gah! Nobody ever listens. GAH! See my comment on page 1. I heard you.

It's all psychological, you know. A highly disproportionate number of big league managers come from the ranks of second-string infielders, and so they have a personal interest in using their position to demonstrate the utility of second-strong infielders, and so feel better about their own careers.

[Zvon]

Swan Swan H wrote: Oh, those bases on balls. And those line-drive doubles.

..and fundamentally sound ground outs.
Well,, cut down Kennedy at the plate. Thats something. Nice play by Nicky.

[Frayed Knot]

Fman99 wrote: These ESPN announcers are as brainlessly repetitive as the Fox crew from yesterday. Yes, we get it. The Dodgers haven't led a game in many days. They don't score often. Also, this just in. Clayton Kershaw won the "triple crown" last year. Just. Stop. It. The pitching triple crown is bullshit anyway. I think every time they mention the triple crown and they're talking about a pitcher that Carl Yasztremski dies a little bit inside.

Meanwhile, you get the idea that if ESPN didn't have the broadcast rights to the Home-Run Derby that they wouldn't even mention the ASG at all.

[Edgy MD]

Ronald Bellisario up in the Dodger pen.

An relation to the guy who produced Magnum, PI?

[Zvon]

Kershaw looking stronger as the game goes on. Threw a shitload of pitches early in the game. Hope they pull him soon.

He did Quantum Leap too, didnt he? (The other Bellisario)

[Zvon]

Zvon wrote: Kershaw looking stronger as the game goes on. Threw a shitload of pitches early in the game. Hope they pull him soon. He did Quantum Leap too, didnt he? (The other Bellisario)

A few clicks that I call research and I have my own answer, tyvm me.

[Guest Kong76]

I just watch with no sound.

[Zvon]

Next time up I'd plunk Gordon right on the knee.

[Fman99]

Terrisble pitching by Hampsen.

[Zvon]

oh


my


god

[Fman99]

Unfuckingreal.