Gameday Thread, #63: 6/11 vs Mets
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Before I even start this thread, allow me to begin with a quote my father told me once. He looked at me deep in the eyes during a 10 year old softball game that he was guest coaching while the coach took another player to the ER. He took a sip of his beer, and as the drops rolled down the hair on his lip and chin, he said "Nick. I know someone has said something motivational to you at some point in your life. Remember that now."
So, you've been warned. Take my dad's advice to heart now.
So ... I deserve this. I damn well know I deserve to blog this game. Because I decided to talk the largest amount of smack that has ever been talked to a former Soccar Hooligan :).
What can I say about this game? Nothing looks good. The lines? Umm, Pedro owns while the Manatee blows. Pedro has been nothing short of dominant in his career against AZ : 28IP, 1.29 ERA, and just over 8K's per 9IP. And we counter with Russ Ortiz.
Ahh, Russ Ortiz. Russ Ortiz, as a free agent he joined his new club last season, just like Pedro, should come in with the chance of putting up respectable numbers, right? Umm ... Sure. Why not? Russ has been pwned against the Met's, dating back to the ATL days (see, I got to use ATL again, that's a good omen). The plus side? He does have a winning percentage over .500 against them (9-6), but, he did have the advantage of those 2 pitcher friendly parks out on the East Coast before. I've been trying to dig up Ground Ball vs. Fly Ball ratio, but couldn't find one ... but, Russ has the following keys to the game to win this one:
#1 - Keep the ball tight to the batter. These Met batters have been lighting fire against us, and I just feel that keeping it tight is gonna prevent them from knocking it around the bleachers and the corners.
#2 - Keep the ball at the letters, but don't be afraid to drop it down. You keep it high on these guys, and it's gone faster then a slice of meatball pizza at Lombardo's at 2 AM. Which, Russ knows something about ...
#3 - Get Pedro to stand between you and the BBQ Cocktail weenies at the pre-game mixer. Hopefully, you can knock the wind out of him and down him in the sweet tangy BBQ sauce that those delicious tooth pick speared pork products soak in.
Ummmm ... Pork.
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We are toast!
I know stranger things have happened. It is not that time.
This team has decided to lay down.
They refuse to protect home turf.
They believe that it is better to give and then receive.
The Metropolitans are a very good team. We are not.
Things are beginning to smell bad. I believe that BMel is showing his growing loss of credibility. I wonder what Wally Backman is up to these days?
It is extremely disturbing to witness this team's debacle of a performance for the last 6 and soon to be 7 games.
Prediction for today's performances are as follows:
Russ Ortiz will have the wheels fall off in the first inning. 3+ walks will be posted and 3+ runs will have been crossed, again within the first inning. I know that is not much of a stretch.
Count on Co Jacked to muff up a play at first and oblige us with an error, officially.
Tracy will also allow an error. Mr. K will also support at least a K, if not more for at bat performances.
BMel will not encourage any type of hit and run, nor bunts with runners in scoring position. BMel has decided to manage this team from the Al Pedrique's Manager Handbook.
It is okay for our catchers to at least try to throw out baserunners. Juan Brito must be on the verge of being called up.
Gonzo's back to the soft style defense of covering left field. Gonzo has hung up his triples and homers production for the year.
Put in Andy Green in left field. His defense might be suspect, but at least you will get some pop from his bat being in the line up. Green might even get us a dinger.
It is okay to work the counts deep on the opposing pitchers. Mets and previously, the Phillies, believed in working our pitchers deep into the counts. Look at our first inning performances in all six losses. Pitch counts for our so called starters are in the double digits. Very good efficiency?
The Bull pen is now off the charts. Muddles and Poo Poo Grande have lost they effectiveness. Both will guarantee the opposition at least an obligatory run, if not two per each of their appearances. From Poo Poo Grande, fast ball hitters can now rejoice. Work on your bat speed. Once you have tagged Poo Poo, your efforts will be rewarded. Don't worry about receiving anything that looks like a change up. Just make sure your swing is nice, level, and quick. Production will be forthcoming and handsomely rewarded.
One last prediction for today, the Mets will not have to worry about any DWacks walk off appearances. This game will be done by the end of the 2nd inning. Mets relief will get in some very good and effective work.
Hey, bring on the Giants! We should be able to cure any of our ailments with them!
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 8:53 AM EDT 0 recs
If I might quote a movie...
-What About Bob?
I'm not looking for a win today. I'd like some hits. I'd like a couple runs. I'd like Ortiz to pitch a respectable game, but I doubt that'd happen. But I'd like to see this offense and defense start doing something today.
by kishi on Jun 11, 2006 1:28 PM EDT 0 recs
Aim low and hope for the best!
Hopefully, this market correction ends as soon as the Mets leave town! Oh, and if/when Ortiz blows up today, the next move by Byrnes should be to outright release good ol' Russ, bloated contract or not!
by IndyDBack on Jun 11, 2006 2:32 PM EDT 0 recs
Can't...not...look...
But, really, I do not think this will be one of those days. Today's lineup of lambs to the slaughter:
- C. Counsell ss .279
- J. DaVanon cf .288
- L. Gonzalez lf .262
- C. Tracy 3b .286
- C. Jackson 1b .278
- S. Green rf .319
- J. Estrada c .311
- O. Hudson 2b .251
- R. Ortiz p .000
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 4:40 PM EDT 0 recs
So far, so bad...
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 4:47 PM EDT 0 recs
A mountain to climb...
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 4:58 PM EDT 0 recs
What's there to discuss?
by IndyDBack on Jun 11, 2006 5:05 PM EDT 0 recs
Are we?
by npineda on Jun 11, 2006 5:06 PM EDT 0 recs
F**k!!!
by IndyDBack on Jun 11, 2006 5:11 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm off to work.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 5:16 PM EDT 0 recs
2 run double for Beltran in 4th
Mets have 5 runs.
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:01 PM EDT 0 recs
3 consecutive doubles
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:06 PM EDT 0 recs
7-0 to the Mets now.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 6:08 PM EDT 0 recs
The Turk is coming for Otissue
You are now designated for assignment. Tennessee is now beckoning for your obeseness.
Elmer Dessens should have been given the same fate.
Russ you are truly a POS!
Thanks for the memories. You are a big friggin HUMP.
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:09 PM EDT 0 recs
Jarvis in for Ortiz
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:09 PM EDT 0 recs
F**** YOU
sorry for my rant but i cant take a 7 game losing streak. it is hard on me. and i will take any pitcher in the minors over russ
by webby17 on Jun 11, 2006 6:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Ortiz jawing at Estrada?
by nihil67 on Jun 11, 2006 6:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Tommie B. is also FOS
Tommie B. likes to talk with a mouth full of sh*t.
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:12 PM EDT 0 recs
The line on Ortiz
Four of the hits were for extra bases: his ERA is now 7.54. Really: waive him, kiss the $20m-odd remaining goodbye and plan for the future.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 6:16 PM EDT 0 recs
Notice the tiff between Rust and Ponch's Bro
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:18 PM EDT 0 recs
K Tracy is up to bat!
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Ortiz, leave Estrada alone
Retire, Retire, Retire.
Do baseball a favor and find something else to do with your life. Sell insurance. Run for Congress. Buy a minor league team. If you can't display talent yourself have the decency to step aside and help develop it.
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:19 PM EDT 0 recs
K Tracy predictable
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:20 PM EDT 0 recs
I wonder...
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Another Kick ass offensive display
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Even Pete gets some offense going
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:25 PM EDT 0 recs
The wheels off the bus
round and round,
round and round.
The wheels off the bus
go round and round,
all through the town.
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:29 PM EDT 0 recs
Joe Sr. wants to leave early
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:32 PM EDT 0 recs
10-0 now.
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 6:33 PM EDT 0 recs
Are we going to be like 2004
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:33 PM EDT 0 recs
Ow
by kishi on Jun 11, 2006 6:34 PM EDT 0 recs
13-0 Mets
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:37 PM EDT 0 recs
And bad news
by kishi on Jun 11, 2006 6:38 PM EDT 0 recs
KJ should receive the hook at any moment
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:38 PM EDT 0 recs
W L record will be below .500 soon
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:39 PM EDT 0 recs
Does H Caray have any pull?
I can only imagine what he would say if he were doing this game! Holy sh*t, Holy Cow, Holy M F!
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:41 PM EDT 0 recs
"This is the low water mark..."
OH MY GODD!!!! ESTRADA HITS A HR INTO THE POOL!@!!!!! ITS A MIRACLE!!!!! 13-1!!!!!
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:42 PM EDT 0 recs
Only down by 12 Ponch's Lil Bro
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:42 PM EDT 0 recs
Woah!
Kevin Jarvis' ERA leaving the 5th: 9.95
I believe the phrase is "tee-ball-like ERA."
by kishi on Jun 11, 2006 6:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Schulte is a Genius!
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Candiotti is talking about the last road trip
Easley lines a hard out to Wright at 3rd.
Counse is up.
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:44 PM EDT 0 recs
It wasn't?
by kishi on
Jun 11, 2006 6:48 PM EDT
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KJ is an enabler with this wreck
BMel, you could be next to be shown the Managerial Door!
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:46 PM EDT 0 recs
Russ Ortiz
"I was really pleased with my outing today. I had the hitters right where I wanted them and was in control of the game. I know some of the fans look at the line and they aren't supportive, but the truth is that they really don't understand baseball."
what a jackass.
by andrewinnewyork on Jun 11, 2006 6:46 PM EDT 0 recs
I'd laugh, except...
by Jim McLennan on
Jun 11, 2006 7:00 PM EDT
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Oh My God Counsell Got a Hit!!!!
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 6:47 PM EDT 0 recs
BMel pull the starters
Thanks for a great Father's Day present! (Big giant smelly FART)
"These condoms are defective!" George Costanza
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:49 PM EDT 0 recs
I Mush be Movin On
by icecoldmo on Jun 11, 2006 6:50 PM EDT 0 recs
Mets today
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 6:59 PM EDT 0 recs
Hey, Pedro's gone...
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 7:03 PM EDT 0 recs
It's Kids Run the Show day
I think a Little League team might actually put up better effort and numbers than our D-Backs.
by micmac99 on Jun 11, 2006 7:09 PM EDT 0 recs
Good bye
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:14 PM EDT 0 recs
10 run inning.
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:18 PM EDT 0 recs
Hudson
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Come on Easley!
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:19 PM EDT 0 recs
Our season
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:20 PM EDT 0 recs
I seriously hope
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:21 PM EDT 0 recs
CALL UP DREW!
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Another fine outing for Valverde...
by Jim McLennan on Jun 11, 2006 7:38 PM EDT 0 recs
Did I miss anything?
- Ortiz. DFA/outright release. NOW!
- Get Gonzo out of the three spot - #6 looks like a good place for him.
- It might be time for Mr. Drew to make an appearance at Chase Field, along with Carlos Quentin. Reactionary move or not, it's time to let the youngsters show their stuff.
- BoMel - - ????
by IndyDBack on Jun 11, 2006 7:44 PM EDT 0 recs
CALL UP DREW & Q
those who are the glow of the heart,
are need now.
Losing is not the end,
but the end is looming.
Oh, the prospects of this journey seems cinematic
And it seems that it will never end.
Oh, help us.
The pain seems neverending.
by Mr. Philosophical on
Jun 11, 2006 7:48 PM EDT
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We cant comeback
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:45 PM EDT 0 recs
ANOTHER F****IN K
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:50 PM EDT 0 recs
We were fine
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 7:55 PM EDT 0 recs
Unlucky Seven
by Mr. Philosophical on Jun 11, 2006 8:15 PM EDT 0 recs
Can I open my eyes now?
looks for a silver lining somewhere
Oh well, at least the D'Backs don't have to play the Mets anymore in the regular season after this game
by William K on Jun 11, 2006 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs
It's kinda funny to me
I do, however, agree and have been saying since before the season started: It's time for Jarvis (DFA), Ortiz (DFA), Gonzo (Trade), Easley (Who cares), Batista (Trade), Mulholland (DFA), Hudson (Trade), Lyon (Do whatever), Vargas (no idea), Clark (maybe trade?), and maybe even Shawn Green (the most tradable of our vets?) to be shown the door. Bring these awesome prospects up that we keep hearing about. I keep getting told that we have the best farm system in the majors now. Time to see proof.
by nihil67 on Jun 11, 2006 9:06 PM EDT 0 recs
Yep, you called it correctly
Oh, and I can't say this enough: GET RID OF ORTIZ...NOW!!
by IndyDBack on
Jun 11, 2006 11:23 PM EDT
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Gonzo
by kylerkenney on Jun 11, 2006 10:34 PM EDT 0 recs
I hate to say this
by Mr. Philosophical on
Jun 11, 2006 11:27 PM EDT
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