Mets turn to R.A. Dickey to stop the bleeding today against the Nationals. Game time is 12:35 on this getaway day.
START 7/19 CHATTER
Howie just said it was 87 degrees in Washington today.
Nationals DFAd Rick Ankiel today
To make room for Drew Storen
Way to go Torres!
Now go steal 2nd
that’s even better – DW!
Finally, a run before the 7th
Did you think Torres was safe at first?
Not watching on tv, so not sure
But the Mets have been burned by so many bad umpire calls the past few days
Howie didn’t think so
Like i said, it was time for one to go in their favor
Plus, isn’t the broadcast booth like 50 rows up in WAS?
Will the humidity affect RA’s knuckler today? I hope not
Yeah, they were complaining about being so high up last night.
Howie just said these should be favorable conditions – he likes it warm and humid
he being Dickey
the wind blowing out today?
Atleast it was a solo shot
2-1 after one complete
It would be nice to rough up Gonzalez today
That’s probably too much to ask for
Just second time all year Dickey’s allowed a run in the first inning.
HR for Ike!
HR derby today?
3 in an inning-plus. But I don’t think we want to play HR derby – hitting those isn’t our strong point.
If you got back to last inning of last night, that’s 4 HR in 3 innings for the Mets
Let’s hope Hairston hits one next inning.
I think a very underrated piece the Mets sorely miss is Baxter
RA has been using quite a bit of fastballs today, not a good sign
Baxter had earned himself more PT before the injury
2nd and 3rd and no one out – let’s cash two runs this inning
2 on for Wright!
Weird, sometimes the chat doesn’t refresh for me and i have to reload the page
Will that happen if i’m inactive too long?
Is that today or since we changed to this interface?
since after the break
My experience is that as long as I stay on the page it will keep updating.
Cmon Hairston, make him pay! continue the HR trend
What browser are you using? I’m using Firefox
I’m using firefox as well
That’s curious
Josh Lewin just said that Torres is 10-22 here now.
3-1!
Gonzalez has a history of being wild
ugh, chasing out of the zone and DP
Swinging on 3-1 and a GDP – that’s terrible.
it was ball 4 if he didn’t swing
yuck
Guess the IBB paid off for them
unintentional intentional pass for bay? really?
Hairston’s not helping his cause to not lose PT with Bay’s return.
They’re scared of that HR he hit last night!
Or maybe he’s just losing the strike zone, would have been a 2nd walk if Hairston didn’t swing. Now 2-0 on Ike
Nice, Ike
Would be a heartbreaker if they found a way to lose today
Maybe RA can pitch a complete game
Is that their first 2-out run since the break?
Wow, I don’t know. That would be something
actually, it isnt
How many outs when JV hit the pinch HR?
2. Yea, i’m completely wrong. They’ve scored plenty with 2 outs
Bay’s HR last night came with 2 outs.
It’s hard to remember that the offense has been good with that bullpen of ours
Our bullpen was better than their’s last night…
David Price tossing a no-no after four innings
Murphy would have had it
And just like that Price gives up a hit
Davey comes out with the hook.
I can’t believe its only 12 days till the deadline and nothing has happened yet
I don’t blame, him 6 hits and 3 walks in 3+ is not good
You asked for the blowout and it looks like you’re getting your wish.
I need to run here in just a few minutes.
Hope to stay thru Wright’s AB
Alright, looks like the game is over anyways
What do you think our chances vs LA are, we don’t have to face Kershaw
Another HR for Wright!
This game is so similar to the Cubs siries
It seems to matter less who we play than how we’re playing. I like the Cubs comparison.
Getting beat the 1st 2 days. Then blowing out the 3rd. And the next series is LA, again
Well, it looks like you safely put this one as a W
Now that the game is safely out of reach, it is time to do the small things. Bay-get some more hits, RA-pitch 6-7 innings of 1 run ball, bullpen-don’t give up any runs
thole-block the baseball
First clean inning by RA since the 3rd inning of last game
I’d give Valdespin a few innings at SS to take the bad taste from last time.
We’ll probably see the regulars come out by the 7th
Anotehr good AB by tejada
Always, this kid is very good
3 more outs for RA to get the W
Stop hurting your gold glove chances RA!
4th try for 13th win?
Mets need to hurry if they want RA to be the 1st to 13, tampa is already in the 6th
3rd try. It just seems longer
I’d rest Wright now.
Yep. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a defensive replacement
Even though RA has given up 5 Runs in 3 of last 4 outings, i’m still outraged when he gives up more than 1 run.
RA has really been impressive this year and I’m a believer
Nothing new on the trade front and if you believe the front office the asking prices are too high.
Turner could start on alot of teams at 2B.
Turner can’t even start 2b on this team…
He’s a bench player, not a starter
That is true, not on this team but take a good look at what is playing 2B around the league.
And yes he is a bench player and if you had a glove at AAA to call up if Tejada got hurt, you could use JT as your bench mid inf in 2013.
That may happen next year when Tovar starts at AAA with mucho options to shuttle if necessary.
thole 3rd time 3 games
nice job RA, now it would be nice if the bullpen had a scoreless outing
He’s staying in? I would be inclined to pull him
I would save him for WAS next time
and give the bullpen an easy confidence boost
i told you terry
Lack of clean innings for RA kinda worries me
No pressure situation so the bullpen should be OK
RA isn’t as sharp as June but, hey, two one hitters and 0 runs is expecting too much
I know it is
but it is interesting to note his last 3 games have been in the NL east, and they haven’t been greaet
good point, his knuckleball is either not moving as much or too much familiarity
i think it is a combination of both. In June he was spot on with his knuckle
I think so too
does humidity/heat help or hurt his knuckleball?
at least that run is unearned
I’m not sure but windy days actually help
Wright is playing like a GG and MVP
once again collins using ramirez in a low leverage situation
True, but I’m glad he is in there. We need this win
I leave with an 8-run lead and now the game’s back in doubt?!?
his era is down to 3.53
5 runs is still a blowout to me
Yeah but we’re on our third reliever.
Why take Ramirez out? He is blowing through his bullpen in a blow out!
that’s because collins is going crazy with the matchups. I don’t like it one bit
He has little to work with but if he can stand by Fransisco in May he sure could stick by Ramirez a little longer today
I know he’s been good with the youngsters so far… but i’m getting really annoyed with his bullpen usage
Yea. But you don’t need to do all the matchups with a 6 run game
Edgin and Beato come up from the minors and Collins has infinite belief in them.
The Mets are over coahing and playing scared
Not the Mets. Blame needs to fall squarely on Collins today. He’s overmanaging like Joe Girardi
dodged one there.
I meant TC is playing scared.
overmanaging is more appropriate
You know your bullpen is terrible when your fans think a 5 run lead is not safe
yeah, overmanaging
And when your starter has to come out for the 8th when he has been laboring all day long
another good point
One trivial point, is Ike Davis focused this year. It looked like he mailed in that error last inning.
could that be his frustration showing on the field? that would not be a good sign
I actually think that he can’t keep his concentration. Is that a side effect of Valley Fever?
I haven’t got that feeling at all this year. If anything, it’s his frustrations at the plate translating onto the field.
Bay follows up a 2-4 with an 0-4, just 1 K though
with a lefty starting
How can I guy who throws 100 mph be so hittable?
He’s only throwing low 90’s today
Rhetorical question
In the beginning of the year, he was having success when he threw low 90s, and then cranked it up to 100 when needed. Last few times it seemed like he wanted to throw 100 all the time, him throwing low 90s again is a good sign
Good thing its the bottom of the order, or i might be scared
Yes it is. In the majors you have to pitch not throw
K set up by curve
1-5 road trip is not what i envisioned
they need a 5-1 homestand to counter that
4-3 is realistic and 5-2 would be better
its only a 6 game homestand…
Sorry, thought 4 with LA so 4-2 is the least needed to stay in the dream
Finally
bobby parnell has proven he will be nothing more than an average reliever
Hey Name, enjoy your day, I enjoy your well thought of posts and your right about Bobby.
See ya Brian.