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[talisayNon]

oh man if only we had a lefty thats currently a mariner

 

[Prade]

How many more wins would this team have if our bullpen weren't absolutely terrible?

We're last in pretty much every bullpen catagory.

 

[Link]

We're last in pretty much every bullpen catagory.

I'm well aware.

 

[The Frankman]

... I think some inebriated gentleman are having a spirited Roshambo in the rafters.

 

[LJ11]

Terry's terrible.

First half of last year he rarely made stupid moves, non stop stupidity since.

 

[The Frankman]

Terry's terrible.

First half of last year he rarely made stupid moves, non stop stupidity since.

Ok I'll bite. What is the stupid move this time?

 

[Sharp]

Terry's terrible.

First half of last year he rarely made stupid moves, non stop stupidity since.

I'm convinced that managing a major league team drive sane men mad.

 

[LJ11]

Bite on a dick Frank.

 

[Prade]

Ignoring the fact the numbers for Byrdak and Batista were similar.

EDIT: that pitch isn't really a bad pitch, outside part of the plate. But he got behind in the count, can't pitch like that with his repertoire.

The blame is more on the FO if you asked me. It just amazes me how they only gave Terry one lefty to work with the entire season so far.

 

[The Frankman]

Bite on a dick Frank.

You wound me to the quick, sir. Have I offended?

 

[LJ11]

You wound me to the quick, sir. Have I offended?

Nah, but you know Byrdak was the guy, why was he up?

Terry doesn't have much to work with but he should use what he has and then throw his hands up. Batista for 2 innings is pushing it, it's bad enough we have to use him for one.

 

[talisayNon]

Bite on a dick Frank.

omgomg

im dying

 

[The Frankman]

Nah, but you know Byrdak was the guy, why was he up?

Terry doesn't have much to work with but he should use what he has and then throw his hands up. Batista for 2 innings is pushing it, it's bad enough we have to use him for one.

Byrdak vs Cano - 2-7
Batista vs. Cano - 3-8 with a HR On Friday, so going into it he was 2-7.

Both small samples sizes, which means you pretty much throw them out. Also Cano hits as well if not better vs. lefties, and Byrdak tends to hang that slider a fuckton. Parnell isn't coming in unless he's closing, so your options are

Jeremy Hefner
Ramon Ramirez
Jon Rauch
Byrdak

Please tell me who's coming in. Please. I'd like to hear your convincing argument.

EDIT: Byrdak? vs. Cano? You have more confidence in him than I do then. Sometimes it's up to the pitcher to get the fucking job done regardless. He shat on Rauch yesterday, but Thole called for a high fastball and Rauch put it exactly where Thole wanted it. Chavez just hacked at a pitch eye-level outta the park.

 

[Prade]

With 4 straight lefties due up, conventional wisdom says to use him.

 

[Para bailar La Bomba]

In fairness sending Batista out for a second inning is riding your luck.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Ike Davis went to the food truck. Snoop told everyone not to eat from them

 

[The Frankman]

With 4 straight lefties due up, conventional wisdom says to use him.

Sometimes conventional wisdom is dead wrong. What if all 4 lefties hit better vs. lefties? Do you still use Byrdak? Look, I'm not endorsing Batista here, but this isn't like Friday where he made a completely stupid pitch. Cano hit a good pitch out, I'm wondering what are we saying if Byrdak pulled a Todd Helton special like he did in Colorado?

If you're saying pitch Ramirez, that's more interesting. I didn't even think he'd be back this soon, I hope that's addressed in case the Mets lose.

EDIT: Oh ump...

 

[sf2fanatic]

Not even close. Run again

nvm 2 outs

 

[Doogdogg]

lol balk

 

[The Frankman]

LOL BALK.

 

[Link]

Terrible at-bat by Tejada.

 

[Prade]

The yanks have not played a good series AT ALL. It's really a testament to how freaking good they are to overcome all the nonsense we've seen from them.

 

[Dominican Power]

The yanks have not played a good series AT ALL. It's really a testament to how freaking good they are to overcome all the nonsense we've seen from them.

Shitty NL play throws them off.

 

[The Frankman]

Terrible at-bat by Tejada.

Took a few good pitches, worked it to 3-0. Took a strike, then squared up a strike and put it in play. I'd love more of those terrible ABs then, the guy is 2-2 with a sac fly (2-3 now). I mean he's not Wright but he's not a scrub.

EDIT: Parnell better have been pitching in the 9th.

 

[Link]

Took a few good pitches, worked it to 3-0. Took a strike, then squared up a strike and put it in play. I'd love more of those terrible ABs then, the guy is 2-2 with a sac fly (2-3 now). I mean he's not Wright but he's not a scrub.

Started out well enough, but why would you ever take a 3-0 pitch with the tying run at third and Wright on deck? Then he rolls over on the next pitch. Maybe terrible is too strong a word, but it wasn't good.

 

[CygnusXS]

Mets will walk it off. I believe.

 

[The Frankman]

Started out well enough, but why would you ever take a 3-0 pitch with the tying run at third and Wright on deck? Then he rolls over on the next pitch. Maybe terrible is too strong a word, but it wasn't good.

... so he could take a walk and have Wright bat? I mean he didn't swing at a ball, so that's why I was confused by what you meant initially. The result wasn't good, but the approach has been par for the course with Hudgens.

Mets will walk it off. I believe.

Walk off an injury?

 

[CygnusXS]

Walk off an injury?

That or the other thing. Whichever.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Soriano has to be at maximum surliness pitching in a downpour.

 

[Prade]

Oh god... Not Murphy... He's turned into a woman's tennis player with his swing this year.

 

[sangreal]

christ that fan is fat

 

[Link]

... so he could take a walk and have Wright bat? I mean he didn't swing at a ball, so that's why I was confused by what you meant initially. The result wasn't good, but the approach has been par for the course with Hudgens.

Yeah, but you know you're getting a fastball down the middle. I'd agree with you if they were down by more than one run or the tying run wasn't on third.

 

[Para bailar La Bomba]

Shitty NL play throws them off.

Heaven forbid the use of baseball strategy!

 

[The Frankman]

Goddamit Wright had 3 pitches to crush in that AB. Two hanging curves and a breaking ball. Missed them all, Wright is pissed.

 

[Link]

Shave that shit off your face, Murphy. It isn't helping.

 

[Prade]

Shave that shit off your face, Murphy. It isn't helping.

He's really wearing out his welcome.

 

[The Frankman]

So basically Ike Davis at 80% batting in the rain. Oh boy...

EDIT: IKE SWING! The zone is huge and the umps want to go home!

 

[Fox318]

Yankees win

 

[Link]

That first pitch was the one to hit.

 

[LJ11]

last three batters hit ropes, tough luck.

 

[jman2050]

Soriano is one lucky SOB. He put that fastball on a tee and Davis missed it.

 

[weekend_warrior]

And that's game, Yankees win. It was pretty adorable when the Met fans thought they had a chance to win, I guess some people never learn. That was fun, Let's do it again sometime!

 

[Dominican Power]

Stay classy MESTS.

 

[ZeroRay]

Good job, Yanquis.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

I don't really know what to call that game, except a win!

 

[Prade]

Gj 200 million dollar team.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Sweet yankees win. payback.

 

[The Frankman]

That first pitch was the one to hit.

One of many hanging curves he threw that inning. Ike did put good wood on him but a long out...

Like Link mentioned, Mets go 11-11 in that killer stretch. Should've been better though... Mets better win 2 or sweep in Chicago.

 

[Link]

And that's game, Yankees win. It was pretty adorable when the Met fans thought they had a chance to win, I guess some people never learn. That was fun, Let's do it again sometime!

Do Yankees fans just make up stuff to say is wrong? Not a single Mets fan in here thought they were going to win once the bullpen came in.

 

[Sanjuro]

Too much New York to absorb.