NFT: Mets thread 9/23

Lead to a shoulder injury or an elbow injury. Based upon mets season, that is what I am expecting. I can only count on our MVP, Bartolo "Iron Man" Colon.

was IR'd with strep throat a few years ago with the Giants and sometimes I feel like the Giants and Mets share doctors, so who knows where this leads.

Brain eating amoebas. RIP Thor.

team antibiotics so this doesn't spread and start taking the whole squad out.

And don't figure to get much rest today or tomorrow, between Ynoa and Gilmartin.

And G-d forbid they have a 12-1 blowout and let guys like Verrett pitch stress-free

makes a big difference with Big Lucas looming in the 7th spot

In comment 13137995 speedywheels said:

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And don't figure to get much rest today or tomorrow, between Ynoa and Gilmartin. And G-d forbid they have a 12-1 blowout and let guys like Verrett pitch stress-free

Terry has to stop using guys for one out in the 6th and 7th. You burn out everyone that way.

In comment 13138006 Vanzetti said:

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In comment 13137995 speedywheels said: Quote: And don't figure to get much rest today or tomorrow, between Ynoa and Gilmartin. And G-d forbid they have a 12-1 blowout and let guys like Verrett pitch stress-free Terry has to stop using guys for one out in the 6th and 7th. You burn out everyone that way.

+1

He's like a 4 year old on Christmas Day. All these new toys to play with! Play with one for 2 minutes, toss it aside. Then another, toss it aside....

So a full game up with 9 to play. They win today and go up a game and a half, which would go a long ways towards mitigating the disaster that was the braves series.

No team has ever been down multiple runs in the 9th, and multiple runs in extra innings and hit multiple run home runs to comeback and win.

Per Gary Cohen on tonight's pregame

Now they need to get him in to tie it

to win this game now

and he's looked perfectly fine in CF. Pretty sure he's played his way into being the platoon guy with Lagares in CF next year barring anything unexpected.

just need to find a first baseman and 4 starters as well conditioned as Bartolo.

Welcome back Mike!

Conforto needs to start! Welcome back!

In comment 13138168 Rob in Rockaway said:

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to win this game now

You got it! Mike is back! I like that he and Nimmo are always together learning. Just don't get the strep from Syndergaard

Tomight

playing Conforto?

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playing Conforto?

Seriously?

Every day. They actually contribute.



Damn it Smoker

criticized if he did the opposite?

Fuckin A

Then he can try to get Bruce going

In comment 13138233 steve in ky said:

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criticized if he did the opposite?

So Collins continued to play a horrid Bruce way too long while keeping raging hot Conforto glued to the bench until he FINALLY benches the bum and now he deserves credit because Conforto is hitting? Come on, man. We were starved for offense but he just couldn't help but keep trotting out Bruce. No, he doesn't get credit.

With the walks

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With the walks

It's maddening.

Just leave Goeddel in.

Now, he is going to wind up using three pitchers in the inning and most likely give up the lead anyway

These unreachable infield hits


Watch Robles walk in a run

Gilmartin is going tomorrow?

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In comment 13138230 steve in ky said:

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playing Conforto?

So that's been his master plan all along, huh? Definitely outsmarted everyone else then.

DP DP

DP

In comment 13138256 jpkmets said:

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DP

Phew. Joseph hit it hard too and was out by ten steps at first base

!

First we have to be leading. I am guessing Reed.

Or Salas

I assume Blevins is going ninth

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Just leave Goeddel in. Now, he is going to wind up using three pitchers in the inning and most likely give up the lead anyway

Even worse - no double switch so Robles is due up 4th

Lol...

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Or Salas I assume Blevins is going ninth

In a surprise move, Terry is going to bring out Jay Bruce to pitch the 8th.

3-2 bot ninth

In comment 13138262 speedywheels said:

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In comment 13138249 Vanzetti said: Quote: Just leave Goeddel in. Now, he is going to wind up using three pitchers in the inning and most likely give up the lead anyway Even worse - no double switch so Robles is due up 4th Lol...

Oops - 6th. Never mind...

Pinch hit

like 5 of them

To bring in Lagares just to bunt

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Lag areas can't swing the bat and he's PH ahead of him...

Is making TC look like a genius

Soup!

Big insurance runs.

Rips it past drawn in IF

That should be enough. Right?

Fingers crossed...

Final score 10-9

In comment 13138278 SJGiant said:

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Final score 10-9

LOL

Starting infield


They should sit Reyes and Cespedes too,

This clown of a manager does something to knock him right back down. I don't give a shit if Campbell got a hit there. Let Conforto hit, you dumbass.

Cecchini and Bruce out there instead

Finish the game.


Save Salas and Blevins arms

Robles with the save...

bot 3

...

Watched the last half of the game. They look dead

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Oops - Pads up (and won) 7-2.

Nice to have a one game lead on spot #1...

This will probably bite us in the ass, like most things the Cards do, but I personally give us a 10% chance of beating Bumgartner and at least a 60% chance of beating Martinez. It is obviously no secret the Mets struggle against lefties, and even more so when they have the history and talent of Bumgartner.

The rub here, is that I also want the Mets to get in, so rooting against the Cards (especially since they are always the early game) is beneficial towards the first goal of the Mets getting in.

The real wild card here, which would be awesome, is if the Giants and Cards tie, requiring them to pitch their first options in that game and leaving us with the 2nd tier pitcher.

So what say you BBI? You rolling the dice on the mets actually being able to advance to the NLDS with your rooting interests or just making sure they get in?

Can go with Bumgarner and Cueto. Neither of whom the Mets have done well with in recent years. I would rather face St. Louis versus Martinez than San Francisco against their #2

And win

He pulled up lame his last start, so am not sure if he would even be available.

Has a Grade 1 groin strain.

is the Cards' second option and won't be an easy match up for the Mets.

The Shark would be the Giants', if Cueto cannot go.

reacts after last night's game.

lineup prediction
Reyes SS
Conforto RF
Cespedes LF
Granderson CF
Johnson 2B
TJ Rivera 2B
Loney 1B
Rivera R C
Gilmartin

are 2-5 against the Mets this season. Hmm

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reacts after last night's game. lineup prediction Reyes SS Conforto RF Cespedes LF Granderson CF Johnson 2B TJ Rivera 2B Loney 1B Rivera R C Gilmartin

Reynolds has not gotten a start in a while so if Asdrubal Cabrera is out, I could see Reynolds getting the start at SS. I also could see Plawecki getting a start at some point.

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reacts after last night's game. lineup prediction Reyes SS Conforto RF Cespedes LF Granderson CF Johnson 2B TJ Rivera 2B Loney 1B Rivera R C Gilmartin

typo.. Kelly J would play 3B.

Anyway, Cubs-Cardinals game 2 will be on Fox at 1 pm Today if anyone is interested

Duda being able to play back to back would be a good sign too.

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are 2-5 against the Mets this season. Hmm

Gary Cohen brought up the question would the Cubs take it easy on the Cards for that very reason.

But apparently not last not.

just 1 of them with Syndergaard would be enough to have a really good chance in the postseason. Matz/Wheeler to a lesser degree. Too bad we couldn't have held onto Fulmer last year. Imagine that.

In comment 13138551 steve in ky said:

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In comment 13138478 spike said: Quote: are 2-5 against the Mets this season. Hmm Gary Cohen brought up the question would the Cubs take it easy on the Cards for that very reason. But apparently not last not.

Cubs were perfect in the regular season against Mets last year. Cubs may limit pitch counts, but you want your starters in rhythm for the playoffs.

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just 1 of them with Syndergaard would be enough to have a really good chance in the postseason. Matz/Wheeler to a lesser degree. Too bad we couldn't have held onto Fulmer last year. Imagine that.

No Cespedes means no playoffs, even with Fulmer.

He wouldve been DLed now by as a Met

Team is almost like the 06 team where you really didn't have any healthy starters outside of glavine and I guess Maine.

Finishing a game short and the only focus all off season will be on all the what ifs and missed opportunities.

Make it and cross your fingers and hope for the best. Then the offseason is focused on the failure, but the 'what could have been' if the team would have just stayed healthier.

Marlins will move Fernandez to Monday to pitch against the mets. Soooo I'll chalk that one up to a loss.

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Marlins will move Fernandez to Monday to pitch against the mets. Soooo I'll chalk that one up to a loss.

Maybe not if Noah goes then

Who even gets strep throat in September.

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maybe Montero can settle in and give us a chance.

three down sucks but much easier to come back from. Can't give away wins at this point in the season

Seriously they shouldve just moved up Colon

But unacceptable to give up a hit to the opposing pitcher

"At least he gets his guy's to play hard for him"

And crap on your door step with lines like that

I'm just glad I got that line out of the way before this inning. Might have been a harder sell now...

Cespedes Cab and Reyes after 5 innings

As the emergency starter in the first place

Time to pull everyone and get them ready for the 1pm start tomorrow

and stay in this game. Fuck blowing out the bullpen. Make him go 6 no matter the score. Gilmartin got off easy too. F him.

it happens

In comment 13138945 Rob in Rockaway said:

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and stay in this game. Fuck blowing out the bullpen. Make him go 6 no matter the score. Gilmartin got off easy too. F him.

Let Montero go 100 pitches.. Hes stretched out enough.

Take everyone out. Put the kids and Jay Bruce in there

But gave up 5 ERa

Jose Fernandez back to Monday just to fuck with us.


Tomorrow is a must win. Get some sleep Gsellman

Would we actually have a shot here?

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Would we actually have a shot here?

Nope. We have to get them fresh for tomorrow and next week.

sure is buried deep on that bench

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sure is buried deep on that bench

Saving him for the epic walk off!!

Cecchini up with 2 on.

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double off the wall and looking really good at the plate. Might need to give him a look over the next week (2B maybe?).

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it's been a lot of fun watching the kids.

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Do you reward all the kids with a start? Reward the effort and production? Or is Bruce starting instead?

I hope Terry uses him more often in the future

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In comment 13139021 spike said: Quote: sure is buried deep on that bench Saving him for the epic walk off!!

u know he will get a chance as the tying run at the plate in the ninth

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Do you reward all the kids with a start? Reward the effort and production? Or is Bruce starting instead?

Gotta play your best lineup

PH for Nimmo

seeeing Matz and deGrom at the top of the dugout watching this. Where is Harvey? In his TJ off year he was always around, now he is out of sight and out of mind?

In comment 13139052 spike said:

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In comment 13139044 Shecky said: Quote: Do you reward all the kids with a start? Reward the effort and production? Or is Bruce starting instead? Gotta play your best lineup

So thekids it is

For the Mets. Team building experience

A positive Jay Bruce contribution

struggles. Need to get best bats in the lineup and if he heats up that's a big piece.

Bruce at 1b would start in spring training. But we need Duda is get going next week. We know what Loney can do

And the rested offense to mash against the rookie Phillies starter Thompson

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Bruce at 1b would start in spring training. But we need Duda is get going next week. We know what Loney can do

Or start Rivera or KJ at 1B and Cecchini at 2B

so it's not like he's never done it. He did have 2 errors in those 3 games so maybe it was just that bad.

Hit there in either at bat. You have to wonder what could have been if terry kept some of the starters in. Tough one to mail away considering everything that is at stake.

They can put 6 infielders to defend. Fix your swing, travis


Pads tied 6-6 with the Giants, 8th inning

And in line to start the last game of the season.

Hope that strep improves.

Cecchini looks like a teen

But lose in extra inning to SF, 9-6

They need to go 5-3.

since he really wanted to stay a Met but....

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Said ex-Met Daniel Murphy to Washington reporters after watching the conclusion of the Mets game: "I don't know if I've ever rooted for the Phillies so hard."

http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/124426/morning-briefing-last-call-at-citi-field - ( New Window )

Sunday - Gsellman vs Thompson
Monday - Colon vs Fernandez
Tuesday - Syndergaard vs Koehler
Wed - Lugo vs Urena
Thursday off
Friday - Gsellman vs Asher
Saturday - Colon vs Thompson
Sunday - Syndergaard vs Eickhoff