IGT 05/17 - Nats @ Mets

[soupcan]

Was I the only one thinking that this was a situation that I would not have liked to see Benitez in?

[Frayed Knot]

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'We drew first blood sir!'

[Zvon]

Wow. I can relax.



lil bit.

[Zvon]

soupcan wrote: Was I the only one thinking that this was a situation that I would not have liked to see Benitez in?

Wow. I wasn't thinking that. My Benitez Syndrome might be cured.

[soupcan]

Zvon wrote: soupcan wrote: Was I the only one thinking that this was a situation that I would not have liked to see Benitez in? Wow. I wasn't thinking that. My Benitez Syndrome might be cured.

Good for you. I still wince at times.

[Edgy MD]

[Zvon]

Just saw a post game interview with Conforto. That kid is sooo kool.

[Zvon]

Noah Syndergaard ?@Noahsyndergaard 25m25 minutes ago
Mets fans: Very cool standing ovation for Murph tonight. Wasn't very cool he got a hit off me though. Your friendship card is revoked sir!

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project....

Boom!

[Benjamin Grimm]

Cast your vote!

[Benjamin Grimm]

Cast your vote!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Watching this now. Lordy, Thor.

That non-Revere-sal in the 6th was pretty key, wurrnt'it?

[Edgy MD]

Good IGT, folks.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Watching this now. Lordy, Thor. That non-Revere-sal in the 6th was pretty key, wurrnt'it?

Yup. Getting Ben Revere out was also key in the 9th, and it looked initally as though Familia was struggling to put him away. But he gets on, and I'm sure we find a way to have it all go to hell.

Chilly but not unbearable at CF. Car-race promo again unnoticed by the crowd. Saw the Met Fairy.

[Ceetar]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project.... Boom!

deets!

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Scherzer will shirley get his share of whiffs but has also been vulnerable to the long ball. Look for me in 510 tonight, maybe drinking a craft beer to help Ceetar's research project.... Boom! deets!

I enjoyed a Rockaway ESB, brewed in nearby Long Island City by Lunchpail's soccer coach.

As for drinking in the vicinity of CitiField, back in the 90s I was known to quaff imports at several joints around Woodside/Sunnyside including the Ploughboy, which I don;t even know exists anymore.

In my old age I'd be more likely to pursue beers in Long Island City, a hub of city craft-brew activity conveniently located off the Vernon-Jackson stop of the 7. In addition to Rockaway, which is interesting inasmuch as its probbably the only craft brewery ever not to lead with an IPA but with an English style, you have Big Alice brewery and Transmitter brewing, which I believe specializes in stinky sour beers (never been).

LIC also has nice beer bars including Alewife (been) and Bierocracy (never been).

In conclusion, Citi Field beer drinking is best done out of a paper bag in the parking lot.

[Ceetar]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I enjoyed a Rockaway ESB, brewed in nearby Long Island City by Lunchpail's soccer coach. As for drinking in the vicinity of CitiField, back in the 90s I was known to quaff imports at several joints around Woodside/Sunnyside including the Ploughboy, which I don;t even know exists anymore. In my old age I'd be more likely to pursue beers in Long Island City, a hub of city craft-brew activity conveniently located off the Vernon-Jackson stop of the 7. In addition to Rockaway, which is interesting inasmuch as its probbably the only craft brewery ever not to lead with an IPA but with an English style, you have Big Alice brewery and Transmitter brewing, which I believe specializes in stinky sour beers (never been). LIC also has nice beer bars including Alewife (been) and Bierocracy (never been). In conclusion, Citi Field beer drinking is best done out of a paper bag in the parking lot.

harsh! although paper bag in the parking lot is better than most places.

Can I quote you on that? How shall I quote you on that? Most of the quotes are Person - Organization, so MBTN? Would you like me to email this? where?

Thoughts on the ESB, or another NYC/Citi type beer that you'd want to rep? Or which beer you'd like to drink out of the paper bag in the parking lot?

[Guest d'Kong76]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I enjoyed a Rockaway ESB, brewed in nearby Long Island City by Lunchpail's soccer coach.

I've had a couple of those this year (canned, not tap) from a small stand kind
in the left field corner. I'd seek that out again if sitting in the area.

I need three more orange NLC cups, for those I settle for Stella.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Yes that's what I had, a can. I like beer in can more than a bottle anymore. I'm not sure why.

The Rockaway is real good fresh from a tap.

Citifield deserves credit for trying to reel in a bunch of local brews but at $10 a can it's tough! That's why I suggested parking lot drinking. I don;t have a favorite parking-lot beer, the "session" IPAs are good for that, I guess, but also when the weather is warmer than its been so far this year.

[soupcan]

Anybody know if that Murphy tribute vid is available online anywhere?

[TransMonk]

soupcan wrote: Anybody know if that Murphy tribute vid is available online anywhere?

[soupcan]

Gracias amigo.

[Ceetar]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Yes that's what I had, a can. I like beer in can more than a bottle anymore. I'm not sure why. The Rockaway is real good fresh from a tap. Citifield deserves credit for trying to reel in a bunch of local brews but at $10 a can it's tough! That's why I suggested parking lot drinking. I don;t have a favorite parking-lot beer, the "session" IPAs are good for that, I guess, but also when the weather is warmer than its been so far this year.

Can beer keeps the beer fresher. even brown bottles let in 5% light and have oxygen that kills beer. Cans don't have those things.

There are two taps of craft stuff on the promenade on "The Piazza" behind home plate.

you'd probably pay 7-8 for some of these on draft in NYC anyway, so a $2-3 surcharge for the park doesn't bug me that much. But then I'm frequently seeking out stuff and even sometimes 4 or 6 packs can be $4 a beer anyway.

[soupcan]

I just sneak in a plastic flask of bourbon. Cheaper than buying beer at the game and a quicker buzz. Plus the drive home is much more adventurous.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Grain alcohol in a Poland Spring bottle, but I take the train when I do that.

[soupcan]

They let you bring a full water bottle in? Hmmmm, you've given me something to think about.

[Guest cooby classic]

soupcan wrote: I just sneak in a plastic flask of bourbon. Cheaper than buying beer at the game and a quicker buzz. Plus the drive home is much more adventurous.

I know a grandma who would thank you to not do this

[soupcan]

cooby wrote: soupcan wrote: I just sneak in a plastic flask of bourbon. Cheaper than buying beer at the game and a quicker buzz. Plus the drive home is much more adventurous. I know a grandma who would thank you to not do this

Tongue-in-cheek my friend, not to worry.

[Guest cooby classic]

Well, okay...

[Benjamin Grimm]