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="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]="MFS62"]="Edgy DC"] -- Jeter probably makes more lettuce than A-Rod or any other ballplayer. That's good, because we're sure that he's kind to baby bunnies, too. Later Stands to reason. It behooves him to treat them well. More flexible skeletons means that they're superlative at burrowing into tight holes. (Gere joke! YAY! My parents are so proud!) Oh, and "Number 2" shot coffee through my sinuses. Beats shooting number 2 through your sinuses, I suppose.

="Edgy DC":trp826wi]="Benjamin Grimm":trp826wi]I know that's just a typo on Michigan's part, but I'm intrigued by the verb "frink."[/quote:trp826wi] All I did all weekend was frink and duck.[/quote:trp826wi] BOC right there. I'd wear that on a t-shirt. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 13 2009 11:01 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 13 2009 12:48 PM ="Edgy DC":1gewy1sc]I'm not sure, but it looked like there was a second soaker there. He more or less missed and didn't throw the cup, but see if you don't see a second shower come out of the stands from the right of Victorino --- your right, his left -- after the first guy pounds his from your left and Shane's right. Anybody who throws a homerun ball back at CitiField should acknowledge their Cubs wannabeness, move to Chicago and join that crowd. Met fans had mostly been waiting 44 years to catch homerun balls.[/quote:1gewy1sc] I think the guy on V's right was the actual (primary) beer tosser. Got into a little late-night debate (prompted by a Facebook post) with a Phils-fan friend who does work for various Philly-area nonprofits about this. Vic's apparently a hell of a guy off-field-- she's worked a few fundraisers with him-- a WXPN guest-overnight-DJ gig, some Children's Hospital stuff-- and he's exceedingly generous with his time, and funny, and gracious to everyone he spends said time with*. "Yes," I said, "but that doesn't mean that every time I see him gesture at the Met dugout, I won't give him the finger inside my head." (*Utley, on the other hand? By her thirdhand report, kind of a stoner d-bag, especially since last fall. Oooh, I feel like TMZ!) Frayed Knot Aug 13 2009 11:55 AM I like the 'What did I do?' look on the guy's face as he's being carried out. That and the fact that a lone Philly phan out there is pelting him with peanuts as he goes. Farmer Ted Aug 13 2009 03:13 PM Victorino files a police report against the fan who dumped the Old Style on his head. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 13 2009 03:44 PM Al Smith didn't file no report.

The important thing is that one of the superfans out there at Wrigley dumped a beer on the head of the Cryin Hawaiian, Shane Victorino, while he was fielding a fly out last night. Couldn't have picked a better target.

Can you get a blood sample from a halo?

Ollie has thrown a first pitch ball to every hitter so far. Uh, boo?

Left work early to play 9, home just in time to see Omir GIDP. Drat.

Batting third, Fernando Tatis. Yikes.

="PiggiesTomatoes":2oa4i2aa]Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound. Howie was very direct in referring to The Tall Glass of Water as a tremendous disappointment. Master OTO, Wayne Hagin, next chimes in wondering out loud how things were going to get better. I believe that's accurate and a factor as to why recent play has been so sloppy. I know they're professionals but that must be mentally taxing. Not that I wouldn't give a nut to be so taxed.[/quote:2oa4i2aa] Wayne Hagin:announcing::Mets:playing baseball

="Gwreck"]Yes, it was Hernandez' first ML homer. Of course, it wasn't last game they missed (and neither was last night) as Reyes pinch-hit late in the game, as did Wright last night. Should've read the last game none of them started.

="HahnSolo":jfbm6v7s]I'll guess DeFelice behind the plate, Ledee in center, and Michael Tucker at first.[/quote:jfbm6v7s] Again, right guys, wrong positions (Ledee was in LF). 1. Hernandez, ss 2. Chavez, cf 3. Milledge , lf 4. Franco , 3b 5. Tucker , 1b 6. Woodward, 2b 7. Leede, rf 8. DeFelice, c 9. Glavine, lhp Edgy DC Aug 12 2009 07:15 AM ="RealityChuck":27ni9bez]An interesting bit of trivia for that game: Julio Franco played third base. The previous time he had played third base in the majors, his shortstop, Hernandez, hadn't been born.[/quote:27ni9bez] Sort of. He actuallly played a couple of innings a week before that to prep for his coming start. Hernandez played that day also, as it was bench-emptying blowout. I believe the Mets won that September 19 game behind an Anderson Hernandez homer. Gwreck Aug 12 2009 08:34 AM Yes, it was Hernandez' first ML homer. Of course, it wasn't last game they missed (and neither was last night) as Reyes pinch-hit late in the game, as did Wright last night. Fman99 Aug 12 2009 08:43 AM ="Gwreck"]Yes, it was Hernandez' first ML homer. Of course, it wasn't last game they missed (and neither was last night) as Reyes pinch-hit late in the game, as did Wright last night. Should've read the last game none of them started.

="SteveJRogers":2dqk9940]Eli Marrero behind the plate would be my guess if it wasn't Castro. Going to try Green at first[/quote:2dqk9940] Nope, nope. HahnSolo Aug 12 2009 06:56 AM I'll guess DeFelice behind the plate, Ledee in center, and Michael Tucker at first. RealityChuck Aug 12 2009 06:57 AM An interesting bit of trivia for that game: Julio Franco played third base. The previous time he had played third base in the majors, his shortstop, Hernandez, hadn't been born. seawolf17 Aug 12 2009 07:02 AM ="RealityChuck":or0liclz]An interesting bit of trivia for that game: Julio Franco played third base. The previous time he had played third base in the majors, his shortstop, Hernandez, hadn't been born.[/quote:or0liclz] That was, of course, for the old Philadelphia Athletics in 1917. Fman99 Aug 12 2009 07:07 AM ="HahnSolo":jfbm6v7s]I'll guess DeFelice behind the plate, Ledee in center, and Michael Tucker at first.[/quote:jfbm6v7s] Again, right guys, wrong positions (Ledee was in LF). 1. Hernandez, ss 2. Chavez, cf 3. Milledge , lf 4. Franco , 3b 5. Tucker , 1b 6. Woodward, 2b 7. Leede, rf 8. DeFelice, c 9. Glavine, lhp Edgy DC Aug 12 2009 07:15 AM ="RealityChuck":27ni9bez]An interesting bit of trivia for that game: Julio Franco played third base. The previous time he had played third base in the majors, his shortstop, Hernandez, hadn't been born.[/quote:27ni9bez] Sort of. He actuallly played a couple of innings a week before that to prep for his coming start. Hernandez played that day also, as it was bench-emptying blowout. I believe the Mets won that September 19 game behind an Anderson Hernandez homer. Gwreck Aug 12 2009 08:34 AM Yes, it was Hernandez' first ML homer. Of course, it wasn't last game they missed (and neither was last night) as Reyes pinch-hit late in the game, as did Wright last night. Fman99 Aug 12 2009 08:43 AM ="Gwreck"]Yes, it was Hernandez' first ML homer. Of course, it wasn't last game they missed (and neither was last night) as Reyes pinch-hit late in the game, as did Wright last night. Should've read the last game none of them started.

Right on both counts Val. 1. Hernandez, ss 2. Chavez, cf 3. Milledge , lf 4. Franco , 3b 5. , 1b 6. Woodward, 2b 7. , rf 8. , c 9. Glavine, lhp

Francoeur 2 Cora 1 Redding 1 Feliciano .5 Stokes .5 Sullivan 1

AHern is right. You've got some guys right, but out of position. Specifically, Woodward, Franco and Milledge. 1. Hernandez, ss 2. , cf 3. Milledge , lf 4. Franco , 3b 5. , 1b 6. Woodward, 2b 7. , rf 8. , c 9. , lhp

The last game, prior to yesterday, that Wright, Beltran, Delgado, and Reyes all missed was September 19, 2006. The day after they clinched the NL East. Who were the starting 9 that day? Hint: Only one of them was in last night's lineup. 1. , ss 2. , cf 3. , lf 4. , 3b 5. , 1b 6. , 2b 7. , rf 8. , c 9. , lhp Courtesy of Adam Rubin, screwed would-be Mets employee.

Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel.

="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]FRENCHED, AGAIN! And stranded. PHPBB FAIL

="Frayed Knot":3kbs49m6]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:3kbs49m6] What are IWs? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:21 PM FRENCHED, AGAIN! And stranded. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:23 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]FRENCHED, AGAIN! And stranded. PHPBB FAIL Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:25 PM ="Fman99":35vnax0b]="Frayed Knot":35vnax0b]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:35vnax0b] What are IWs?[/quote:35vnax0b] Intentional walks. It seems to me that we've been burned by approximately the last 487 of them we've called for. OK my math may be a little off, but it's become almost automatic when a 8th place hitter comes up with men on which suxx because: - we've been giving up far too many hits to pitchers - even when you do get the pitcher out you've still done the other team a favor by clearing that spot for them to start the next inning. It's one thing to do that move selectively. It's another to do it almost as a reflex. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:26 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:28 PM Reed-inspired fail. IWs = IBBs = Intentional walkies! And, yeah, we'll keep doing that, regardless of result. That, and the 5-infielders-with-bases-loaded-after-a-blown-save thing. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2009 09:27 PM Oeltjen Joe DiMaggio Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:28 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:33 PM Case in point, instead of having the pitcher lead off here and most likely having this be a 2-out double it's a 1-out double and the odds that we'll get out of this inning unscathed are MUCH lower .. and all because Jerry has no confidence that anyone on the staff can retire the #8 hitter. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:29 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM F*ck this guy and his rapist-robber grandpappy. (Can we please stop throwing him fastballs? He can hit the fastball.) Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM Oeltjen Joe Cockmaggio Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:34 PM ="Fman99":frrxm28s]Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel.[/quote:frrxm28s] Nobody likes a quitter. It's folks like you what make collapses. Edgy DC Aug 11 2009 09:38 PM Hey, the Schneid is off the interstate. Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:38 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":1r8b1k8t]="Fman99":1r8b1k8t]Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel.[/quote:1r8b1k8t] Nobody likes a quitter. It's folks like you what make collapses.[/quote:1r8b1k8t] When you gotta hit the satchel, you gotta hit the satchel, Ya know whatta I mean? Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:40 PM OK, I give up, why is the Diamondbacks' mascot a lion? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:42 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:43 PM ="Edgy DC":3jhcp9u8]Hey, the Schneid is off the interstate.[/quote:3jhcp9u8] I'm just glad he didn't get lost running to third on that. It's been a while, no doubt. Good game from Sully. Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:42 PM Rattlesnake can kill a lion LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:45 PM ="Frayed Knot":11qyo2lp]OK, I give up, why is the Diamondbacks' mascot a lion?[/quote:11qyo2lp] Peyote and marketing departments don't mix well... or all that creatively. Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:48 PM Oh gee, and an error burns us AGAIN! PiggiesTomatoes Aug 11 2009 09:49 PM Granted, wins are more enjoyable than losses but there's barely an element of entertainment with these fucks. I'm having trouble liking these guys. Hey. look, Luis had his head up his ass (again). LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:53 PM Luis isn't taking his Schaefer loss very well. Valadius Aug 11 2009 09:58 PM Paging Casey Stengel... paging Casey Stengel... nobody here can play this game... LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 10:15 PM Walked leadoff man! metsguyinmichigan Aug 11 2009 10:21 PM Have the players quit on Manuel, or are they just over-matched? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 10:25 PM Those aren't necessarily mutually-exclusive. PiggiesTomatoes Aug 11 2009 10:34 PM Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound. Howie was very direct in referring to The Tall Glass of Water as a tremendous disappointment. Master OTO, Wayne Hagin, next chimes in wondering out loud how things were going to get better. I believe that's accurate and a factor as to why recent play has been so sloppy. I know they're professionals but that must be mentally taxing. Not that I wouldn't give a nut to be so taxed. Valadius Aug 11 2009 10:40 PM We are, for the most part, throwing out guys in the everyday lineup who are either: A) Way past their prime Not ready for the big show C) Not major league starter material with the exception of David Wright, who has magically lost his ability to hit home runs, and Luis Castillo, who has forgotten how to play defense. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2009 08:27 AM I was so CAHNfident in our inability to win this game I turned it off during the pitching change with the tying run at the plate and went to bed. Woke up not the least bit surprised to find we didn't score then, or for the rest of the evening. With the possible exception of Cory Hotline, they are playing with near total indifference, and a night after Jerry aired them out for that. Edgy DC Aug 12 2009 08:45 AM ="PiggiesTomatoes":1q09tndh]Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound.[/quote:1q09tndh] See I hang this on the batting woes. And I make no exception for Cory. They are overmatched --- a month of Daniel Murphy batting cleanup will move future researchers to do some serious head scratching --- but that should make them more focused on strategemeric thinking, not less. That said, every time Livan starts a game, I think, "Oh, yeah, he's still here," so disengagement has spread to me. I'd really like to talk to Sheffield about why on earth he wants to go down with this ship. Fman99 Aug 12 2009 08:47 AM ="PiggiesTomatoes":2oa4i2aa]Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound. Howie was very direct in referring to The Tall Glass of Water as a tremendous disappointment. Master OTO, Wayne Hagin, next chimes in wondering out loud how things were going to get better. I believe that's accurate and a factor as to why recent play has been so sloppy. I know they're professionals but that must be mentally taxing. Not that I wouldn't give a nut to be so taxed.[/quote:2oa4i2aa] Wayne Hagin:announcing::Mets:playing baseball

Redding and his big dumb merkin get out of the 6th, or whatever damn inning it is.

="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3f5pjwf4]That cocky, descended-from-criminals-and-retarded-apes Marmite eater. Also, nice hustle.[/quote:3f5pjwf4] I had to look up "marmite." But now I can use it in a profane manner! Gosh, I'm so clever. That guy can lick Marmite out of my dingo-hole. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 08:59 PM Mmm... yeasty. Is there an Outback here? There's got to be an Outback here, right? Someone hit a home run there, now. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2009 09:01 PM Cory Sullivan: Future mayor of Buffalo LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:07 PM Nice catch on Montero, Hotline. Now learn to throw, and hit, and stuff. Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:11 PM And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently? metsguyinmichigan Aug 11 2009 09:12 PM If only we could have back-to-back series with a couple teams well under .500, then we're really kick some butt.....oh, wait. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:12 PM Redding and his big dumb merkin get out of the 6th, or whatever damn inning it is. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:13 PM ="Frayed Knot":m8ly7988]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:m8ly7988] That's one! One right there! I'm almost disappointed, 'cause it'll only encourage him. Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:14 PM ="Frayed Knot":28lz9e4s]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:28lz9e4s] Well, I guess this one did work -- so long as we define "working" as rigging it so that the top of the lineup leads off next inning. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:18 PM ="Frayed Knot":3kbs49m6]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:3kbs49m6] What are IWs? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:21 PM FRENCHED, AGAIN! And stranded. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:23 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]FRENCHED, AGAIN! And stranded. PHPBB FAIL Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:25 PM ="Fman99":35vnax0b]="Frayed Knot":35vnax0b]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:35vnax0b] What are IWs?[/quote:35vnax0b] Intentional walks. It seems to me that we've been burned by approximately the last 487 of them we've called for. OK my math may be a little off, but it's become almost automatic when a 8th place hitter comes up with men on which suxx because: - we've been giving up far too many hits to pitchers - even when you do get the pitcher out you've still done the other team a favor by clearing that spot for them to start the next inning. It's one thing to do that move selectively. It's another to do it almost as a reflex. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:26 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:28 PM Reed-inspired fail. IWs = IBBs = Intentional walkies! And, yeah, we'll keep doing that, regardless of result. That, and the 5-infielders-with-bases-loaded-after-a-blown-save thing. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2009 09:27 PM Oeltjen Joe DiMaggio Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:28 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:33 PM Case in point, instead of having the pitcher lead off here and most likely having this be a 2-out double it's a 1-out double and the odds that we'll get out of this inning unscathed are MUCH lower .. and all because Jerry has no confidence that anyone on the staff can retire the #8 hitter. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:29 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM F*ck this guy and his rapist-robber grandpappy. (Can we please stop throwing him fastballs? He can hit the fastball.) Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM Oeltjen Joe Cockmaggio Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:34 PM ="Fman99":frrxm28s]Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel.[/quote:frrxm28s] Nobody likes a quitter. It's folks like you what make collapses. Edgy DC Aug 11 2009 09:38 PM Hey, the Schneid is off the interstate. Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:38 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":1r8b1k8t]="Fman99":1r8b1k8t]Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel.[/quote:1r8b1k8t] Nobody likes a quitter. It's folks like you what make collapses.[/quote:1r8b1k8t] When you gotta hit the satchel, you gotta hit the satchel, Ya know whatta I mean? Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:40 PM OK, I give up, why is the Diamondbacks' mascot a lion? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:42 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:43 PM ="Edgy DC":3jhcp9u8]Hey, the Schneid is off the interstate.[/quote:3jhcp9u8] I'm just glad he didn't get lost running to third on that. It's been a while, no doubt. Good game from Sully. Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:42 PM Rattlesnake can kill a lion LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:45 PM ="Frayed Knot":11qyo2lp]OK, I give up, why is the Diamondbacks' mascot a lion?[/quote:11qyo2lp] Peyote and marketing departments don't mix well... or all that creatively. Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:48 PM Oh gee, and an error burns us AGAIN! PiggiesTomatoes Aug 11 2009 09:49 PM Granted, wins are more enjoyable than losses but there's barely an element of entertainment with these fucks. I'm having trouble liking these guys. Hey. look, Luis had his head up his ass (again). LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:53 PM Luis isn't taking his Schaefer loss very well. Valadius Aug 11 2009 09:58 PM Paging Casey Stengel... paging Casey Stengel... nobody here can play this game... LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 10:15 PM Walked leadoff man! metsguyinmichigan Aug 11 2009 10:21 PM Have the players quit on Manuel, or are they just over-matched? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 10:25 PM Those aren't necessarily mutually-exclusive. PiggiesTomatoes Aug 11 2009 10:34 PM Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound. Howie was very direct in referring to The Tall Glass of Water as a tremendous disappointment. Master OTO, Wayne Hagin, next chimes in wondering out loud how things were going to get better. I believe that's accurate and a factor as to why recent play has been so sloppy. I know they're professionals but that must be mentally taxing. Not that I wouldn't give a nut to be so taxed. Valadius Aug 11 2009 10:40 PM We are, for the most part, throwing out guys in the everyday lineup who are either: A) Way past their prime Not ready for the big show C) Not major league starter material with the exception of David Wright, who has magically lost his ability to hit home runs, and Luis Castillo, who has forgotten how to play defense. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2009 08:27 AM I was so CAHNfident in our inability to win this game I turned it off during the pitching change with the tying run at the plate and went to bed. Woke up not the least bit surprised to find we didn't score then, or for the rest of the evening. With the possible exception of Cory Hotline, they are playing with near total indifference, and a night after Jerry aired them out for that. Edgy DC Aug 12 2009 08:45 AM ="PiggiesTomatoes":1q09tndh]Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound.[/quote:1q09tndh] See I hang this on the batting woes. And I make no exception for Cory. They are overmatched --- a month of Daniel Murphy batting cleanup will move future researchers to do some serious head scratching --- but that should make them more focused on strategemeric thinking, not less. That said, every time Livan starts a game, I think, "Oh, yeah, he's still here," so disengagement has spread to me. I'd really like to talk to Sheffield about why on earth he wants to go down with this ship. Fman99 Aug 12 2009 08:47 AM ="PiggiesTomatoes":2oa4i2aa]Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound. Howie was very direct in referring to The Tall Glass of Water as a tremendous disappointment. Master OTO, Wayne Hagin, next chimes in wondering out loud how things were going to get better. I believe that's accurate and a factor as to why recent play has been so sloppy. I know they're professionals but that must be mentally taxing. Not that I wouldn't give a nut to be so taxed.[/quote:2oa4i2aa] Wayne Hagin:announcing::Mets:playing baseball

I haven't hated an Australian this much since Crocodile Dundee II.

Cora with the two out ribbie. Every time the Mets do that I feel like I just saw a unicorn.

Well dang.

Memo to Livan: Try not to take a shit on my Tuesday, thanks.

="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":f3va9muy]On the plus side, y'all... we actually have some pinch-HITTERS on the bench. So, you know, there's that. And this half-bottle of chilled cab that needs drankin'.[/quote:f3va9muy] Cheers mate. Gin & 7 up in the 'Cuse. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 08:27 PM Memo to Livan: Try not to take a shit on my Tuesday, thanks. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 08:31 PM This means Montero's getting walked with first base open for the rest of his life, as long as Jerry's managing the Flushers, right? Fman99 Aug 11 2009 08:36 PM Well dang. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 08:38 PM Well, screw it then, I'll say it: I want to see someone hit a home run to the Friday's. I want to see potato skins up in the air, and Jack Daniel's glaze spraying on the level below. I don't even care if it's a D-Back. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 08:44 PM Cora with the two out ribbie. Every time the Mets do that I feel like I just saw a unicorn. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 08:46 PM Alex Cora. Gritty hit. Lofty hit. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 08:50 PM I haven't hated an Australian this much since Crocodile Dundee II. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 08:54 PM That cocky, descended-from-criminals-and-retarded-apes Marmite eater. Also, nice hustle. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 08:57 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3f5pjwf4]That cocky, descended-from-criminals-and-retarded-apes Marmite eater. Also, nice hustle.[/quote:3f5pjwf4] I had to look up "marmite." But now I can use it in a profane manner! Gosh, I'm so clever. That guy can lick Marmite out of my dingo-hole. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 08:59 PM Mmm... yeasty. Is there an Outback here? There's got to be an Outback here, right? Someone hit a home run there, now. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2009 09:01 PM Cory Sullivan: Future mayor of Buffalo LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:07 PM Nice catch on Montero, Hotline. Now learn to throw, and hit, and stuff. Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:11 PM And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently? metsguyinmichigan Aug 11 2009 09:12 PM If only we could have back-to-back series with a couple teams well under .500, then we're really kick some butt.....oh, wait. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:12 PM Redding and his big dumb merkin get out of the 6th, or whatever damn inning it is. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:13 PM ="Frayed Knot":m8ly7988]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:m8ly7988] That's one! One right there! I'm almost disappointed, 'cause it'll only encourage him. Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:14 PM ="Frayed Knot":28lz9e4s]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:28lz9e4s] Well, I guess this one did work -- so long as we define "working" as rigging it so that the top of the lineup leads off next inning. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:18 PM ="Frayed Knot":3kbs49m6]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:3kbs49m6] What are IWs? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:21 PM FRENCHED, AGAIN! And stranded. Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:23 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]FRENCHED, AGAIN! And stranded. PHPBB FAIL Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:25 PM ="Fman99":35vnax0b]="Frayed Knot":35vnax0b]And I'm guessing this one is because our IWs have been working out so well recently?[/quote:35vnax0b] What are IWs?[/quote:35vnax0b] Intentional walks. It seems to me that we've been burned by approximately the last 487 of them we've called for. OK my math may be a little off, but it's become almost automatic when a 8th place hitter comes up with men on which suxx because: - we've been giving up far too many hits to pitchers - even when you do get the pitcher out you've still done the other team a favor by clearing that spot for them to start the next inning. It's one thing to do that move selectively. It's another to do it almost as a reflex. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:26 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:28 PM Reed-inspired fail. IWs = IBBs = Intentional walkies! And, yeah, we'll keep doing that, regardless of result. That, and the 5-infielders-with-bases-loaded-after-a-blown-save thing. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 11 2009 09:27 PM Oeltjen Joe DiMaggio Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:28 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:33 PM Case in point, instead of having the pitcher lead off here and most likely having this be a 2-out double it's a 1-out double and the odds that we'll get out of this inning unscathed are MUCH lower .. and all because Jerry has no confidence that anyone on the staff can retire the #8 hitter. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:29 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM F*ck this guy and his rapist-robber grandpappy. (Can we please stop throwing him fastballs? He can hit the fastball.) Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM Oeltjen Joe Cockmaggio Fman99 Aug 11 2009 09:30 PM Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:34 PM ="Fman99":frrxm28s]Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel.[/quote:frrxm28s] Nobody likes a quitter. It's folks like you what make collapses. Edgy DC Aug 11 2009 09:38 PM Hey, the Schneid is off the interstate. Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:38 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":1r8b1k8t]="Fman99":1r8b1k8t]Yeah, had I seen IBB's I would've known what that meant. Well, this has been scintillating and all but it's time for me to hit the satchel.[/quote:1r8b1k8t] Nobody likes a quitter. It's folks like you what make collapses.[/quote:1r8b1k8t] When you gotta hit the satchel, you gotta hit the satchel, Ya know whatta I mean? Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:40 PM OK, I give up, why is the Diamondbacks' mascot a lion? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:42 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 11 2009 09:43 PM ="Edgy DC":3jhcp9u8]Hey, the Schneid is off the interstate.[/quote:3jhcp9u8] I'm just glad he didn't get lost running to third on that. It's been a while, no doubt. Good game from Sully. Ashie62 Aug 11 2009 09:42 PM Rattlesnake can kill a lion LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:45 PM ="Frayed Knot":11qyo2lp]OK, I give up, why is the Diamondbacks' mascot a lion?[/quote:11qyo2lp] Peyote and marketing departments don't mix well... or all that creatively. Frayed Knot Aug 11 2009 09:48 PM Oh gee, and an error burns us AGAIN! PiggiesTomatoes Aug 11 2009 09:49 PM Granted, wins are more enjoyable than losses but there's barely an element of entertainment with these fucks. I'm having trouble liking these guys. Hey. look, Luis had his head up his ass (again). LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 09:53 PM Luis isn't taking his Schaefer loss very well. Valadius Aug 11 2009 09:58 PM Paging Casey Stengel... paging Casey Stengel... nobody here can play this game... LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 10:15 PM Walked leadoff man! metsguyinmichigan Aug 11 2009 10:21 PM Have the players quit on Manuel, or are they just over-matched? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 11 2009 10:25 PM Those aren't necessarily mutually-exclusive. PiggiesTomatoes Aug 11 2009 10:34 PM Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound. Howie was very direct in referring to The Tall Glass of Water as a tremendous disappointment. Master OTO, Wayne Hagin, next chimes in wondering out loud how things were going to get better. I believe that's accurate and a factor as to why recent play has been so sloppy. I know they're professionals but that must be mentally taxing. Not that I wouldn't give a nut to be so taxed. Valadius Aug 11 2009 10:40 PM We are, for the most part, throwing out guys in the everyday lineup who are either: A) Way past their prime Not ready for the big show C) Not major league starter material with the exception of David Wright, who has magically lost his ability to hit home runs, and Luis Castillo, who has forgotten how to play defense. John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2009 08:27 AM I was so CAHNfident in our inability to win this game I turned it off during the pitching change with the tying run at the plate and went to bed. Woke up not the least bit surprised to find we didn't score then, or for the rest of the evening. With the possible exception of Cory Hotline, they are playing with near total indifference, and a night after Jerry aired them out for that. Edgy DC Aug 12 2009 08:45 AM ="PiggiesTomatoes":1q09tndh]Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound.[/quote:1q09tndh] See I hang this on the batting woes. And I make no exception for Cory. They are overmatched --- a month of Daniel Murphy batting cleanup will move future researchers to do some serious head scratching --- but that should make them more focused on strategemeric thinking, not less. That said, every time Livan starts a game, I think, "Oh, yeah, he's still here," so disengagement has spread to me. I'd really like to talk to Sheffield about why on earth he wants to go down with this ship. Fman99 Aug 12 2009 08:47 AM ="PiggiesTomatoes":2oa4i2aa]Couldn't listen to the DB TV announcers so I switched to WFAN and Howie Rose made a very good point late in the game. That point was that Mets pitching woes have been such that when the team takes the field the only time the players must feel they have a reasonable expectation of winning is when Santana takes the mound. Howie was very direct in referring to The Tall Glass of Water as a tremendous disappointment. Master OTO, Wayne Hagin, next chimes in wondering out loud how things were going to get better. I believe that's accurate and a factor as to why recent play has been so sloppy. I know they're professionals but that must be mentally taxing. Not that I wouldn't give a nut to be so taxed.[/quote:2oa4i2aa] Wayne Hagin:announcing::Mets:playing baseball