Coin Flip pitched well last time out, so what do you think, out by the fourth? Any chance of leaving here having gained ground means he has to win today. He has a decent 3.83 ERA in 10 starts against the Phillies, but is 2-3.
No Ryan Church today. Still suffering the fallout from the migraine. Last night Jerry Manuel said if Church was able to play he would. This morning he said it is his policy to sit a player the day after he pulls him from a game with an injury.
He also said Church could play today.
Oh well, the spin continues.
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This game is resuming? That’s unfortunate, we’re in trouble. LGM!!
Howard is 4 for 16 with 1 HR, 5Ks, 0BB against Feliciano.
Bob (southington, CT),
after leaving a neighborhood of friends on base I knew the Mets were in trouble 2 hours ago. The rain delay has prolonged the inevitable.
If Wags cannot handle coming in wi runners on in a game like this, then what is he paid for??!! A REAL relief pitchers DEMANDS the ball right now, AND finishes the game!!
Great to see Beltran come through with the two out RBI.
you cant be serious…
That’s our allstar….someone please deflate Wagner’s ego….just a little…..please!!!!!!
Is this Wagner’s last year on his contract? What a pile of crap, he can’t pitch anymore under anything less than ideal conditions. He’s throwing 93 out there right now.
I dont want to hear another word out of Wagner’s mouth the rest of the year. He has been directly responsible for 5 losses this year and now potentially another one now…this will be a killer and likely season ender if they can’t regroup. What a stupid bum…total example of someone who loves to talk but can’t back it up
Wagner just wasted every Met fan out there’s time. Manuel should pull him now after the single since he is once again getting hit. He is the true case of either having it out there or not. Once he does not have it, he should be lifted from the game.
Oh well. Tie game- off to extra innings and win this game.
C’mon boys, LETS DO IT!
Billy Choked!
This was a wonderful game and a real morale boasting victory for the players and fans as well….Then Wagner came in and threw it all away. Wagner’s only comments to the fan and on his regular radio show should be an apology. He gets paid for results and for shutting down the opposition. Today, he did neither.
``Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.’’-JD
Wagner has always been the closer who blows a save chance when the game is a big game, The phillies just lock up lidge who is 19 for 19 with a era less than 1. They have the real closer and was smart to let wagner go to another team. I still think philly blows so the last laugh is on the phillies fans if they think there team is going to win a world series. They couldn’t even win a playoff game last year. Unfortunately the Mets are worse.
John, I hope you get paid overtime.
JD…Excellent Airport reference…Would be laughing except I am still seeing Wagner giving up the lead… Also just heard Sabathia in on his way to the Brewers. May be they want Wagner also.
The reports are a deal is in place for Sabathia. Huge gamble on two levels. One, if they can’t sign him. And two, if they do sign him. At close to 300 pounds, you don’t think he’s eventually going to break down?-JD
Agreed JD. – They have always said that his weight continues to be a problem. Show has to finish this inning here after giving up this single.
Good Job Smith! Let’s Go Mets in the Eleventh!
So are you going to accept Wagner’s lame and BS excuses withoput challenging him fopr being a loser in every game against important foes for his entire career. Will he ehine about stretching twice and you just write it down for your Lower Hudson readership? I hope Perez beats his butt in the press just like mouth poison Wagner did and all you guys lauded him for being poison.
Buck/Sloppy/Guv/DC … Try decaf for all your personalities.-JD
Huge gamble by the Brewers but they haven’t made the playoffs since 1982 and it’s Sheets last year. Who will win more games in the next 10 years 300 pound Sabathia who threw a lot of pitches under age 25 or Sheets?
JD: Brewers have to make this deal and quick. There is a chance any pitcher is going to break down over time, even the fat ones. And if he doesnt resign they get 2 picks, so if they can win with him its a worthwhile gamble.
And who thought we would ever be talking about a mid-market team getting the biggest chip in the trade market? Baseball is unbelieveable.
Big Hit Tatis! Hope the Mets hold and Fernando gets a reward start tomorrow from Jerry!
Ha Ha Hee Hee, Im back. Lets go Mets!!!
Excellent job, Joe Smith!!!!
Yessss!!!!
Last nite’s MVP: Tom Gordon
Tonite’s MVP: Perez and Tatis
Now we just need to carry this into tomorrow and through the week. TIme for a good run.
It’s a shame they wasted Friday…that should have been our game too. We really should be going into tomorrow looking to sweep.
RMK, gotta add Joe Smith as well. He pitched great.
Hey Phillies, YOU GOT TATISED
So far Tatis has turned into an interesting player. He is coming up big in big situations.
That said I hope they don’t sign him to a fat 3 year contract next year.
Ok,
I admit it was a surprise nice win. lets not get illusion of Grandeur with this team. Wagner in a big game is shaky at best. The offense is constructed of non clutch hitters and is inconsistent. That’s the reason why this team has struggled to go over .500 hundred. The SP is the teams strong point but the bull pen is average. Let’s not get to high because this team will bring you just as fast down. The outfield without Church and Alou is mediocre. It was a pleasant surprise to see the mets in tonight for a change. Don’t get your hopes up to high
because they will crash and burn just as easy.
Good job by Smith, I have to admit I thought we were done, even after the Tatis HR b/c I didn’t think we could hold their bats down anymore.
I second the reward start at first for Tatis tomorrow.
That and everyone other than Tatis has to buy Smith a nice shiny gold watch for going so far and above the call of duty.
I hope I am wrong but why is it that i have this vision of pedro giving up homeruns to Utley, Howard amd Burrel tomorrow.
Back to 500 at last. Now lets see if they can turn the corner. A month ago this team would have folded after Wagner gives up the bomb.
Scott from Pelham,
good point, I agree but I’m not sold yet. if pedro goes out tomorrow and pitches a decent game and the Mets hit and win and than go on to win the next 2 series 2 out of 3 than I will start to believe. I’m not there just yet.
This team is the source of my drinking
I cringe at the fact Ryan Church was not used in a 12-inning game. Wouldn’t be surprised if they shut him down through the All-star break.
Mets are gonna have to go get themselves an outfielder, that’s the bottom line. There are in a spot now where for the next 3 months, they don’t know from one day to the next if Church or Alou will be healthy. I think if they are willing to take on a little salary, somebody like Ibanez could be had for minor prospects. Worst case scenario would be that all are healthy at the same time – no big deal, because with Alou’s tenuous knees, there’s plenty of room for 3 regulars to cover the two corner positions in a pennant race. But they can’t continue to go through the year crossing their fingers on Alou and Church. Both are each going to struggle to play in half of their remaining games. I love Endy, but its hard to carry his bat in your lineup everyday without a competent offensive counterpart at the other corner.
Big Blunder Billy Bailed By Big Bat Tatis.
Why couldn’t his name be Batis?
If you DL Church now, three of those days are the All Star Break. I’m just sayin’, here. Shut him down now and hope that after the extra rest he is finally ACTUALLY healthy.
Mike,
I agree. Since the team has no clue on Church, better to be safe and give him extra rest. he wont like it but who cares.
I’d make a serious run at Randy Winn. Hits for a pretty good average and gets on base. They really must have another OF bat if they are going to have a shot at this thing.