IGT 4/13/17: NYM@MIA -- Gsellman Thurgsday

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

We interrupt this extra innings broadcast to inform you that the Milwaukee Brewers have traded Damian Magnifico to Baltimore for an International draft pick. http://archives.thecranepool.net/11800/f10_t11827.shtml

[Edgy MD]

Ozuna going into the slide three feet before reaching the warning track.

[Edgy MD]

Maybe T.J. came out of the game because the Mets had knocked out the starter early and the Marlins had no lefties in the pen. So you might as well get as many swings for Duda against righties as possible.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Dammit, wind.

I think I like their odds better with Tazawa than ours with Smokey.

[Edgy MD]

That popup gives you an idea of how easy the bunt single would be. Use it, guys. Shifts suck.

[Frayed Knot]

Edgy MD wrote: Maybe T.J. came out of the game because the Mets had knocked out the starter early and the Marlins had no lefties in the pen. So you might as well get as many swings for Duda against righties as possible.

I suggested that a while back.






Do you supposed Rene Rivera has any secondary pitches that might be effective for an inning or two?

oe: Nope, he's playing 1B instead.

[Zvon]

Rene Rivera in to play 1st base. Yikes.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Edgy MD wrote: That popup gives you an idea of how easy the bunt single would be. Use it, guys. Shifts suck.

Right? It's the main reason my respect for Bruuuuuce has grown so much of late. Well, that and more O than an extended-play porno.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Zvon wrote: Rene Rivera in to play 1st base. Yikes.

The f#ck?

Yeah, great. Good thing we kept Wilmer in for all those one-pitch righty AB, instead of TJ Rivera.

[Zvon]

That play by Flores, bad throw, called a hit! Freakin ridiculous. That's the 3rd horrible ruling tonight.

[bmfc1]

Terry double-switched out Duda so that a pitcher won't have to bat 8 batting spots from now, which might not happen, and cost the team defense (a catcher at 1B instead of Duda).

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

That's just a big box of So Fucking Dumb, there.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Good inning by Smoker.

We need some runs, the sooner the better.

[bmfc1]

Starting the inning with a runner on second doesn't seem so bad at the moment.

[Zvon]

bmfc1 wrote: Starting the inning with a runner on second doesn't seem so bad at the moment.

Booooo!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Seriously, THAT'S why Terry pulled Duda? Good Lord.

[bmfc1]

Has Gelbs checked in with Chelsea and Alex?

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Zvon wrote: bmfc1 wrote: Starting the inning with a runner on second doesn't seem so bad at the moment. Booooo!

I'd rather expand rosters by a player.

[Edgy MD]

I'd rather bunt against the shift.

[Edgy MD]

So, is Check-Out-My-Chest there with Mr. I'm-So-Wacky-I-Wear-My-Visor-Sideways?

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Now that's a Smokeshow

[Edgy MD]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Now that's a Smokeshow

Let's get him a win.

[Zvon]

Edgy MD wrote: So, is Check-Out-My-Chest there with Mr. I'm-So-Wacky-I-Wear-My-Visor-Sideways?

No idea.

Smoker is smokin'! Great job!

[Frayed Knot]

Smoker is smoking in front of the smoke show.
Terry's going to have to ride that horse til it drops.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Edgy MD wrote: I'd rather bunt against the shift.

Or possibly slide on close plays at the plate.

[Edgy MD]

Yup.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Edgy MD wrote: So, is Check-Out-My-Chest there with Mr. I'm-So-Wacky-I-Wear-My-Visor-Sideways?

Yes, still. I mean, as long as he's paying, right?

[Frayed Knot]

It's midnight in Manhattan, this is no time to get cute.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

We're now officially into Weird Baseball.

Do something weird, Flowers.

[Gwreck]

Which is why we have Rene Rivera playing first base?

Gary had the first part of the reference but felt like he didn't want to force it.