Edgy MD

I realize 'Spin is swifter, but with Murphy reaching base like nobody's biz and Jordany slugging like Popeye on a spinach bender, shouldn't the Mufftone be at the top of the lineup and rookie in the middle?

Shaq paqs it in after hitting a lineout to right. Finishes 0-39 with 37 strikeouts.

Baseball-Reference has his WAR at 0.6 but his WPA at 1.6.

Tracky's being slacky. And not a little bit tacky.

Agreed on both counts. But it was also a statement of his frustration with being the spokesman he was always happy to be when things were going well.

Frayed Knot wrote: Also, is the implication that Delgado and LoDuco were the specific antagonists during that period or are they just being used as examples to set the era? Yeah, just leave loaded implications out there, and we're supposed to nod knowingly as if we know specifically what he's referring to, and we don't. LoDuca was a big-mouthed go-to guy for the beat writers, and then, during a losing streak, he complained that they don't go to the Latino guys. "They speak English, believe me," I believe, was his quote. That's all I got, and it was unclear even then how much hostility was meant. But I can't get from there to the matter-of fact grumbling of whiteys over playing time given to Latinos.

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More important, Padilla�s comments created a fresh chance to dive into the loaded dynamic between white and Latino players � and to learn that said dynamic has improved inside the Mets clubhouse since the Paul Lo Duca/Carlos Delgado years. This is a pretty awkward transition.

Tracky wasn't exactly on the job in the LoDuca/Delgado era.

Wish that worked out to an even balance, but yeah.

Just write about the Nats, man. Lots of crazy shit has happened to them in the few days since we saw them last.

Starting Thursday. That is all.

Hey, Josh Lewin. I don't care if a pitcher isn't available tomorrow.

Two-run lead for the Dodgers. Boodles.

Hi, I'm Mike DiMuro! By the way, you're allowed to drop a bunt and go for the double play, aren't you? No infield-fly rule on bunts?

So we have the advantage in terms of available arms, but... still gots to push somebody across first. And now two on and no outs for the Dodgers.

Well, if you said no, you were right.

One out, Wright on first. Green light?

Nymr had me as a line-item lib, too. Don't get Nixon-paranoid, Nymr. You're a minority, but you're not surrounded by enemies.

Also leaves us with only four starting pitchers. And that's barely. Two spots open on the 40-man. Designated For Assignment Promoted From BuffaloStarting PitchersRelief Pitchers =#0000FF]47 Miguel Batista DoB: 2/19/1971 =#0000FF]62 Elvin Ramirez DoB: 10/10/1962 =#008000]In Buffalo 2012 Mets (Orange Indicates Players Have Options) Starting PitchersRelief Pitchers =#0000FF]43 R.A. Dickey DoB: 10/29/1974 =#0000FF]53 =#FF8000]Jeremy Hefner DoB: 3/11/1981 =#0000FF]49 Jonathon Niese DoB: 10/27/1986 =#0000FF]55 Chris Young DoB: 5/25/1979 =#0000FF]27 =#FF8000]Pedro Beato DoB: 10/27/1986Relief Pitchers =#0000FF]40 Tim Byrdak DoB: 10/31/1973 =#0000FF]66 =#FF8000]Josh Edgin DoB: 12/17/1986 =#0000FF]39 Bobby Parnell DoB: 9/8/1984 =#0000FF]62 Elvin Ramirez DoB: 10/10/1962 =#008000]In Buffalo =#0000FF]52 Ram�n Ram�rez DoB:8/31/1981Relief Pitchers Catchers Infielders =#0000FF]60 John Rauch DoB:9/27/1978 =#0000FF]4 =#FF8000]Mike Nickeas DoB: 2/13/1983 =#0000FF]30 Josh Thole DoB: 4/28/1986 =#0000FF]13 Ronny Cede�o DoB: 2/2/1983 =#0000FF]29 =#FF8000]Ike Davis DoB: 3/22/1987Infielders =#0000FF]28 Daniel Murphy DoB: 4/1/1985 =#0000FF]11 Ruben Tejada DoB: 10/27/1989 =#0000FF]2 Justin Turner DoB: 11/23/1984 =#0000FF]1 =#FF8000]Jordany Valdespin DoB: 12/23/1987 =#0000FF]5 David Wright DoB: 12/20/1982Outfielders =#0000FF]44 Jason Bay DoB: 9/20/1978 =#0000FF]21 =#FF8000]Lucas Duda DoB: 2/3/1986 =#0000FF]12 Scott Hairston DoB: 5/25/1980 =#0000FF]9 =#FF8000]Kirk Nieuwenhuis DoB: 8/7/1987 =#0000FF]56 Andr�s Torres DoB:1/26/1978 Also on 40-Man Roster Starting PitchersRelief Pitchers =#0000FF]75 =#FF8000]Jeurys Familia DoB: 10/10/1989 =#008000]In Buffalo =#0000FF]32 =#FF8000]Jennry Mejia DoB: 10/11/1989 =#008000]In St. Lucie =#0000FF]34 Mike Pelfrey DoB: 1/14/1984 =#FF0000]On 60-Day DL =#0000FF]57 Johan Santana DoB: 3/13/1979 =#FF0000]On 15-Day DL =#0000FF]73 =#FF8000]Robert Carson DoB: 1/23/1989 =#008000]In BuffaloRelief Pitchers Catchers Infielders =#0000FF]48 Frank Francisco DoB: 9/11/1979 =#FF0000]On 15-Day DL =#0000FF]16 Rob Johnson DoB: 7/22/1982 =#008000]In Buffalo =#0000FF]71 =#FF8000]Wilmer Flores DoB: 8/6/1991 =#008000]In Binghamton =#0000FF]74 =#FF8000]Reese Havens DoB: 10/20/1986 =#008000]In Binghamton =#0000FF]65 =#FF8000]Zach Lutz DoB: 6/3/1986 =#008000]In St. LucieOutfielders =#0000FF]23 =#FF8000]Mike Baxter DoB: 12/7/1984 =#FF0000]On 15-Day DL =#0000FF]76 =#FF8000]Juan Lagares DoB: 3/17/1989 =#008000]In Binghamton =#0000FF]67 =#FF8000]Cesar Puello DoB: 4/1/1991 =#008000]In St. Lucie In Limbo =#0000FF]47 Miguel Batista DoB: 2/19/1971 Coaching Staff ManagerBench CoachBatting CoachPitching CoachThird Base CoachFirst Base Coach =#0000FF]10 Terry Collins DoB: 5/27/1949 =#0000FF]7 Bob Geren DoB: 9/22/1959 =#0000FF]51 Dave Hudgens DoB: 12/5/1956 =#0000FF]59 Dan Warthan DoB: 12/1/1952 =#0000FF]18 Tim Teufel DoB: 7/7/1958 =#0000FF]26 Tom Goodwin DoB: 8/27/1968Bullpen CoachBullpen CatchersBullpen CatchersHead TrainerAssistant Trainer Mascot =#0000FF]25 Ricky Bones DoB: 4/7/1969 =#0000FF]78 Eric Langill DoB: 4/9/1979 =#0000FF]79 Dave Racaniello DoB: 10/15/1981 =#BF8080].=#0000FF] Ray Ramirez =#BF8080]. =#BF8080].=#0000FF] Brian Chicklo =#BF8080]. =#BF8080].=#0000FF] Mr. Met =#BF8080]. .

That's the way to use a reliever.

Well, it matters because I asked. Frayed Knot wrote: So who's left on the bench? Just Hairy & Bay, right? Cede�o also. All righties.

Nymr83 wrote: Edgy DC wrote: I'll take it! Mets robbed, Ike was safe! I don't like the Valdespin bunt, inviting them to walk our best hitter with 1B open, thankfully they turned down that invitation. Was that a straight sacrifice or more of the bunt-for-a-hit-and-take-the-sacrifice-as-a-backup-plan move?

Sticking with Parnell. Right move. Sorry now that we got only 12 pitches total out of Rauch and Byrdak.

I'll take it!