nmigliore Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Still can't get enough of this. Awesome to see someone post it, I was curious what it sounded like on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Still can't get enough of this. Awesome to see someone post it, I was curious what it sounded like on TV. It's HUGE to have a guy like this one on the team, a guy who creates a buzz, a guy who gets people out of their seats and excited to see him do his thing. The Mets don't have anyone else who has this effect on people, and that includes David Wright. Speaking of Wright, terrific BB-to-K ratio to start the season (15-to-10), but he started off last season the same way, before the Ks started piling up in the second half. Still, 7 BB and 0 K in his last 6 GP...that's terrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Haha...that chant is great. Though as a Mets fan I'm always cautious about tempting fate. Similarly, I dislike those Marty's Better chants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Kirk was sent down for Juan Lagares. I still dislike the idea of having 6 outfielders since Ike needs a better platoon partner than Justin Turner but Lagares is a little more useful than Kirk and bats right-handed, so, this is okay. The Mets are facing 3 LHP starters in this upcoming series with the Dodgers so it's well-timed. Edit: And of course, in today's lineup, there is Justin Turner playing 1B. So predictable. This is why it would've been better to send Kirk down for an Ike platoon mate (Satin, Lutz) instead of another outfielder. Duda could play 1B with Lagares in LF, but TC basically admitted he's not touching Duda, so this is what you get. Edited April 23, 2013 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 In class right now so not watching but apparently Niese got hit in the leg and just left the game. Ughhhhhhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 In class right now so not watching but apparently Niese got hit in the leg and just left the game. Ughhhhhhhh. I saw it...it didn't look that bad...he did limp off the field, but it wasn't an exaggerated limp. I'm not really sure how it's going to turn out...knowing the Mets' luck, he'll miss a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 yea it didn't look horrible (then again neither did the Ike collision a few years ago) let's just hope it's a bad bruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 It's supposedly just a bruise and he's day to day. Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Arrrrrgh...David Wright shows why nobody's afraid of him in the big spots yet again. Ike friggin' Davis is getting more maddening by the day. Feel for Harvey tonight...still, 14 hits allowed in 35 IP...damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Arrrrrgh...David Wright shows why nobody's afraid of him in the big spots yet again.Wright was 9-for-18 with RISP entering tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) Wright with a CLUTCH game-tying single in the 9th!!! Sorry but that's just flat out hilarious in light of CR's post tonight. Edited April 25, 2013 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) They did tie it....but man what is Murphy doing swinging on a 2-0 WAAAY inside like that? Also they just cut to commercial but I hope Wright didn't jam anything trying to steal 2nd (got thrown out but not a bad idea) Edited April 25, 2013 by '7' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 ugh. Parnell goes 0-2 to Ellis then loses the strikezone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) I do think the Wright clutch meme gets a bit overblown, he didn't have a big 2006 playoffs and had that terrible AB against the Cubs with a guy on third nobody out down the stretch in 2008 but he's also had 'some' big hits too, including two extra-base hits against Rivera in tie games, one that did win a game in 2006 and another in 2008 that should have won a game if it wasn't for Castillo's popup of doom Edited April 25, 2013 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Nice job by Parnell after the leadoff walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I do think the Wright clutch meme gets a bit overblown, he didn't have a big 2006 playoffs and had that terrible AB against the Cubs with a guy on third nobody out down the stretch in 2008 but he's also had 'some' big hits too, including two extra-base hits against Rivera in tie games, one that did win a game in 2006 and another in 2008 that should have won a game if it wasn't for Castillo's popup of doom The Cubs AB still burns me. He was 3-0 in the count as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) Little worried about Byrd bunting here with a lack of speed at 3rd. They can force Buck easily and they execute! Albeit Buck was nearly picked off the pitch before Edited April 25, 2013 by '7' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 VALDESPIN GRAND SLAM BABY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 At least they let him circle the bases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Love Valdespins quick bat Also...little rough with the pie in the face by Buck. I thought for a second, only the Mets would have a pie associated injury ;-) 22 years since a walk off grand slam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Holy sh!t, 22 years since the last regular season walkoff grandslam? That shocked me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 For the Mets or for anyone? It should have been 14 years (Ventura in the playoffs lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) For the Mets or for anyone? It should have been 14 years (Ventura in the playoffs lol) Mets. Just seemed way longer than I expected (Ventura aside). Btw - Buck totally did that "harsh" pie in the face on purpose. I don't think he's a big JV1 fan. I remember Valdespin ignoring Buck's high-five attempt in the Opener and that actually pissed me off a bit. He's LONG had a reputation for being a bit of an ego-maniac and rubbing some teammates the wrong way. Some have literally HATED him, check out this quote from Erik Turgeon, former Met minor leaguer. Erik Turgeon @ErikTurgeon 18m Valdespin with a walk off home run. If you need me I will be in the bathroom throwing up! I have Zero respect for that piece of sh!t Edited April 25, 2013 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 So I guess Valdespin's another Lastings Milledge, only with more talent lol. Funny how everyone was so up in arms over Reyes showing emotion when he was here, but it's not as if he was ever divaing his teammates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) When he was in the minors he was suspended and benched for a bunch of different stuff, for not hustling on plays to actually STEALING from teammates. And if anyone follows him on Twitter or Instagram, it doesn't take much to see he's very big on himself (huge ego). I really do wish him the best and hope he's grown up, but he's the kind of guy, even if he turns into a decent player, that I wouldn't be surprised bounces around a bunch of orgs because of his off the field reputation. Edited April 25, 2013 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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