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metirish wrote: Who the fuck is he screaming at? It isn't screaming. The gas bag opened up and let the hot air out. He must have enjoyed the shit out of doing that. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: Of course this crew would have trouble hitting Joyce Brothers. Would they? That's the $64,000 Question. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: Over/Under on bunt plays screwed up = 2.5 Is that Mets on defense, Mets on offense, or combined? Later

Just got home. Let me get this straight. They have just faced three starting pitchers with ERAs that look like an Illinois zip code and managed two runs per game? This is embarrassing. Good thing the Yanks were swept by the Pale Hose. That will keep the MFY fans in my office quieter. Later

You can't get a good pastrami sandwich there? Only other thing I can think of is that I was stuck in their airport at least once. Later

Fman99 wrote: I tear down Citi Field and rebuild Shea. THAT'S HOW I ROLL. You always were the master of subtlety. Later

Torres isn't a long term solution to center, but why not find out if Valdespin can be? Casey Stengel recognized that the skills of a shortstop (speed, quickness, and arm) are similar to those needed to play center. He turned a string of so-so shortstops (who could hit) into a series of good or good+ center fielders. He did it with Mantle, Murcer, Tresh and Kubek. The formula was used in the reverse when Centerfielder Mickey Stanley was moved to shortstop from center by Detroit in a World Series. Why not give it a try? As for Kelly, ride that pony to see what he can do once he scrapes the rust off his game. He too may not be a very long term solution, but I hope he isn't just a Schop-gap measure, either. I also like the idea of Bringing back Duda and putting him in left field. I still don't know why Bay wasn't played in right instead of left, because he does have the arm to play right. As for the pitching, as others have said if a reliever is pitching well, keep him in the game. Of course, there have been things done by managers in the past to shake things up without commiting a felony. They have included skipping an occasional batting practice to give the team a rest. But in the case of the Mets, I'd use that time for extra fielding practice. Annother thing that's been done (as per Jim Brosnam's book) was to post a lineup in position numerical order - pitcher first, catcher second, etc. As the manager (Solly Hemus?) said, "we couldn't do any worse". Later

Holy Herb Washington, Batman. If they feel they need him for the stretch run, I could see a September call-up. Later

Ceetar wrote: It'll be the last two games against Miami at home, a sweep of the Pirates trying to clinch, and the first game against the Braves on the road. Even in an optomistic moment like this, they can only take one from the Braves? Shame on you! Go for it! Later

Ashie62 wrote: Thank you for getting Niese to smile. Now, if you can only get him to shave that silly thing just below his smile off. Great job, as always. Later

Making up a drug to justify an "I didn't know that was in it" defense. Then, making up a website where it was advertised/purchased. (I'm guessing there was no Testosterone if there was a list of ingredients on the website.) You have to give him some points for creativity. Interesting plan, but you have to deduct points for the execution. Later

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Speaking of F-Mart, has he spent any time in Houston? Recently recalled again.: http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120819&content_id=36967550&notebook_id=36979124&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou The report didn't mention whether he injured himself when he went back to second base. Later

The only team I root for that can score is the Nets ... sometimes. Later

Loved it. I can hear Casey's voice, especially where he rambled on until he said something that reminded him of the player's name (Valdespin and Niese). Later

The San Francisco fans have been waiting for the next Barry Bonds. Well, he tried to be. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: In a related story, both MFS & JCL have declared the Pads to be their new least favorite NL team. Maybe not the least, but darn close to it. A couple of golden oldies stil top my shit list. Later

Zvon wrote: Is Harvey on a pitch count limit? He left the game after throwing 89 pitches. Why did Terry go to the bullpen at all? And we don't want to hear any "it wasn't a save situation" bullshit. And stop trying to make it one!!! Later You're learning to write in my style I try to only [crossout]steal[/crossout] learn from the best. Later

Is Harvey on a pitch count limit? He left the game after throwing 89 pitches. Why did Terry go to the bullpen at all? And we don't want to hear any "it wasn't a save situation" bullshit. And stop trying to make it one!!! Later

I voted "like". But that would be only if they are going to give him a real test drive to see if they would offer him a contract for next year. I don't think strict platooning, where they don't face that many lefty starters, would be a fair test. But he does seem to be better than any of the near term in-house help. It will be interesting to see how Terry uses him. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: Jeter got two hits, one actually left the infield. He must have found an old stash of Melky's PEDs. Later

One of those "death by a thousand cuts" games for Wheeler today. Second inning: Single-K-wild pitch-single-single-single-sac bunt-single-ground out. 4 runs 5 hits. Later

Was it Beato who got on Thole's effort for (not) blocking one of his pitches in the dirt? If so, maybe this was a "peace in the clubhouse" move. But I also think the kid has the stuff to become a decent major league pitcher. Later

Good point. Later

He has been spending a lot of time at DH, so I wonder how successful he has been throwing out runners. Also, I thought he was a righty hitter. Later

Some thoughts on giving Niese extra rest. He has done quite well this year, and in the 2nd half too. 13 straight starts of 6+ innings, often with an extra day of rest. Niese has been able to go a lot deeper into games this year, besides not struggling in the 2nd half so far. It would be interesting to see if he can maintain his stamina. But, he is already approaching (if he hasn't already exceeded) his previous high for innings pitched. He has been signed to a long term cntract, so they might want to be protective of a valuable asset. Later