New York Mets 2012 Banter

[kelmac07]

Just an update for my brother Keith...FIRST PLACE in June.

Washington 30 22 .577 -
Miami 31 23 .574 -
NY Mets 31 23 .574 -
Atlanta 29 25 .537 2.0
Philadelphia 28 27 .509 3.5

[BigAsh]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Just an update for my brother Keith...FIRST PLACE in June.

Washington 30 22 .577 -
Miami 31 23 .574 -
NY Mets 31 23 .574 -
Atlanta 29 25 .537 2.0
Philadelphia 28 27 .509 3.5

Yep, first time since 2007 and 2008.....AND I FORGET, WHAT HAPPENED THEN?

[Dave128]

Mets lost todays game 5-4, but took the series 3-1!

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by Dave128

Mets lost todays game 5-4, but took the series 3-1!

And we fall a 1/2 game outta first. Rauch is killing is this year. Everytime he comes in, he gives up runs.

[Dave128]

The bullpen strikes yet again. Despite allowing three runs, Gee pitched a nice 7 innings. Given the last couple complete game wins, I had hoped Collins would have left him stay in for at least the 8th inning.

[kelmac07]

Mets draft Cecchini, Gavin Barbe HS, LA SS R/R HS 6'02" 180lbs.

Bloodlines are always a good thing, so the fact that Cecchini's brother, Garin, was a 2010 draftee and now in the Red Sox organization doesn't hurt. The younger Cecchini, however, is more than making a name for himself.Cecchini has a quick stroke with good extension, enabling him to make consistent hard contact. He's got mostly gap power now and his speed plus instincts allow him to be a basestealing threat and take the extra base. Those instincts also help him defensively.While his hands are good and he grades out as average with his arm and range, some think a move to second might be better. Either way, this scrappy middle infielder is sure to get plenty of looks in the spring.

[TheTraveler]

Ahhhhh, what a heartbreaker. Good game to listen to on the radio, though.

[kelmac07]

As we lose to the Nats 7-6 in 12 innings...and the bullpen blows yet another game.

[mase]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

As we lose to the Nats 7-6 in 12 innings...and the bullpen blows yet another game.

To be fair, I blame the horrific defense. Valdespin's 2 errors in one inning killed Parnell's outing.

[Dave128]

Can't win games when we give up errors on simple ground balls.

[kelmac07]

I agree...Valdespin probably owns the L for that game. But it's so easy to lay it on the bullpen...worst in the MLs.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Nats, 5-3.

[BigAsh]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Mets drop another one to the Nats, 5-3.

....and in good conscience i cant even gloat!...man this sux!

[Dave128]

Met's have had a tough few games. Not good with interleague starting Friday against a couple decent teams.

[Dave128]

The Mets enjoy a much needed win this afternoon against the 1st place Nats (3-1). Another nice outing by Dickey. Now they get to head back to NY with a bit of confidence going after the Yankees.

[kelmac07]

Dickey wins his MLB leading ninth as the Mets FINALLY beat the Nats...3-1.

[mase]

Mets v Yanks in 15. Johan v Kuroda. Hope Johan has a good one.

[kelmac07]

Just gave up a 2 run HR to Cano. Why is Ike Davis not in the minors? I heard them say something about not wanting to damage his confidence. WTF???? He's hitting .160...send his ass down to get that stroke back.

[mase]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Just gave up a 2 run HR to Cano. Why is Ike Davis not in the minors? I heard them say something about not wanting to damage his confidence. WTF???? He's hitting .160...send his ass down to get that stroke back.

I also heard that they didn't want to move Duda to first (his natural position) and get him out of rhythm. We have to do something about Ike.

Also, not really enjoying the 7-8-9 batters in a row - Ike, Bay and Quintanilla. Yikes.

[mase]

Cano just hit his second HR. Looked like a half swing.