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It's almost incomprehensible that these numbers can be this low across the board. Usually I write off numbers like this is just coincidence, but this makes you wonder if something is going on here. Are they pressing?

Howie was rolling off a few of these numbers yesterday. These are batting averages with runners in scoring position and 2 outs: Beltran .189 Delgado .173 Wright .213 Alou .100 Reyes .205 LoDuca .182

Rockin' Doc wrote: I would take pleasure seeing the Mets kick the Cardinals asses. Exactly. Go Cards.

Willets Point wrote: Ageist. She still looks good. And she's been in plenty of movies since Raiders of the Lost Ark. IMDB. Sorry. I meant Indiana Jones movies.

I would have no problem welcoming Smoltz to our team should he so desire. Hudson, or Texiera, or McCann either. Maybe even Larry.

She hasn't been in any of the movies since Raiders right?

Julio Franco - Ira Similarity Score rising. Hell, include me in that group too.

Thanks Namor. I needed that laugh.

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Who closes down Yankee Stadium btw? The Mets. 9th comeback against Rivera in Game 5 to send the Series back to Shea with the Mets leading 3-2.

Hard to find fault with leaving that game. http://www.leaptoad.com/mets/gamedetail.php?gameno=6523 The one game where I bailed: http://www.leaptoad.com/mets/gamedetail.php?gameno=6193

Having Spielberg and Harrison Ford involved gives me hope for this one. I hope they will be enough to counteract the Lucas factor.

When is it ok to leave the game early? I bring this up because I know a MFY fan who left early in both Byung Hyun Kim games in the 2001 World Series. After I heard that it was hard to consider him a real fan. I realize he bought the ticket with his money, so he can do what he wants, and I might be guilty of "real-fan" snobbery here, but I just wonder how beating traffic is worth missing World Series innings. I guess my outlook might be different if I were a season ticket holder and I was there every night. But since my trips to Shea are infrequent, my general rule is that I should stick it out until the end unless: 1. the Mets are down 5+ runs 2. it's the 7th inning or later 3. it's a regular season game You shouldn't leave blowout wins because the team deserves your attendance. Anyone leaving a post-season game early should immediately be banned from ever attending again. (And by the way, leaving early because you brought your kid and he is too young to make it the whole game doesn't count as long as your heart is in the right place and you beg your wife to stay another inning after she first mentions he should be put to bed.)

Zvon wrote: I just saw the Beltran/McCann throw out at the plate on ESPN. Jeeze,....thank you Elster88 for your deep description of this play. ="Elster88"]LOL @ McCann But I concur,lol. Looked like he was running underwater. Me too. Great job Elster.

Willets Point wrote: ="Valadius"]Pat Fucking Burrell hit a three-run homer off of Jorge Julio to tie it, 5-5 after 7 between Philly and Colorado. At least it's not just us. Maybe Burrell was confused and thought Julio was still a Met.

Is there a time delay in Val's apartment?

Martinez 3 Beltran 2 Alou 2 Feliciano 1 Heilman 1 Wagner 1

Perez 4 Wright 2 Beltran 1 Reyes 1 Heilman 1 Wagner 1

I need better friends.

I didn't watch the game and I've heard conflicting reports about Pedro's velocity. Some say he was 88-89, topping out in the low 90's sometimes. In the News, the article says 84-85, topping out at 87. Are my friends liars or is Madden?

Milledge OPS: .796 Gomez OPS: .630 I would not be happy at all if these were the corner outfielders next year considering our question marks at 2B, C and declining production at 1B.

That's scary edgy.

Kevin Bass holds a special place in my heart too.

Not much surprise there in either category. I think the forum got it right.

Elster88 wrote: I move for an immediate 100 day suspension of Valadius. Second? I second! Why are we doing this by the way? What did he do?

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