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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

ARI (29-21) at NYM (31-19) - 7:05 PM EDT

ARI: Batista (4-2, 4.60 ERA)
NYM: Soler (0-0, 3.00 ERA)

Sign of danger for the Mets - they are 15-6 in one-run games this season. Fates being fickle, those breaks might stop going their way evenutally.

Sean McNally Posted: May 30, 2006 at 11:43 AM | 167 comment(s)
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1. Bob Koo Posted: May 30, 2006 at 01:37 PM (#2043918)

Lastings Milledge will make his debut tonight with Nady hitting the DL because of an emergency appendectomy.

The Milledge era begins!

2. Joshemy Posted: May 30, 2006 at 01:55 PM (#2043937)

Lastings!

From what I am reading about the call-up, Milledge might not make it to Shea for tonight's game (or the start at least), so his debut may be tomorrrow. If he does make it though, he will start tonight it seems.

3. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 02:00 PM (#2043944)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't been this excited about a ML debut since July 21st, 2004.

4. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 02:05 PM (#2043954)

Sweetness! After all the trade talk the last few years, it's awesome to see Milledge makes his debut with the Mets.

That being said, how far has Victor Diaz fallen the last two months?

5. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 02:41 PM (#2044005)

There is going to be a TON of outstanding young talent on that field tonight. Jackson and Tracy for the visitors; Wright, Reyes, Soler, and Milledge (if he makes it) for the home team. You gotta love it.

6. Joshemy Posted: May 30, 2006 at 03:21 PM (#2044075)

WFAN is reporting Milledge will be at Shea, start in RF and bat 8th. WHEE!

7. chris p Posted: May 30, 2006 at 03:31 PM (#2044090)

I haven't been this excited about a ML debut since July 21st, 2004.

what about August 23, 2004?

8. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 03:34 PM (#2044100)

what about August 23, 2004?

It just wasn't the same. ####### you, Jim Duquette.

9. villainx Posted: May 30, 2006 at 04:07 PM (#2044136)

i might be attending tonight's game!

10. Rob Base Posted: May 30, 2006 at 04:32 PM (#2044165)

Sign of danger for the Mets - they are 15-6 in one-run games this season. Fates being fickle, those breaks might stop going their way evenutally.

The Mets are 31-19. Their 3rd Order Pythag is ...

31-19. (1st order is 29-21, 2nd order is 30-20)

If fate either stops or starts breaking their way, things could get slightly better, much better, slightly worse, or much worse in a big hurry.

11. Шĥy Posted: May 30, 2006 at 04:48 PM (#2044178)

Sign of danger for the Mets - they are 15-6 in one-run games this season. Fates being fickle, those breaks might stop going their way evenutally.

I'm not too worried considering that BP's playoff odds, which are based on pythag and PECOTA give the Mets an 86.8% chance to make the playoffs.

12. Chris now in Shanghai! Posted: May 30, 2006 at 05:26 PM (#2044236)

I really should go to the game tonight. But I've got prior plans. Ugh.

13. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 05:27 PM (#2044239)

I have to go to a reception, so I'll probably miss the first inning or two. Crossing my fingers I'll be back for Milledge's first AB . . . .

14. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 06:26 PM (#2044308)

So...what's going on guys?

I heard someone was promoted. I will conveniently be filing my work from home tonight.

Milo!

15. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:04 PM (#2044342)

No. 44. I like it.

Hopefully he isn't Ryan Thompson nor Jay Payton.

16. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:07 PM (#2044343)

Beato to re-enter draft

Nice job Omar.

17. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:07 PM (#2044344)

Move over Hank, Milo's in the building! #44!

18. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:08 PM (#2044346)

It's nice to see Milledge play but Soler's performance today is really the most important story of the day for the Mets.

19. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:13 PM (#2044355)

Lastings sporting the Randall Simon bling.

20. Chris Dial Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:14 PM (#2044360)

Hey, McNally, how's the view over there in second place - in the City?

21. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:15 PM (#2044363)

He was out. That wasn't close.

22. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:16 PM (#2044364)

He's out!

23. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:16 PM (#2044365)

The umps really hate the Mets.

24. Bob Koo Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:22 PM (#2044371)

Soler's catching some breaks. I thought both deep fly outs were were homers.

25. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:23 PM (#2044373)

Soler looks like ####.

26. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:24 PM (#2044374)

We're perpetually behind... can we get a 1-2-3 first just once?

27. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:24 PM (#2044375)

This isn't going well.

28. Bob Koo Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:24 PM (#2044378)

The non-Pedro/Glavine starters are continually giving up first inning runs. It's really annoying.

29. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:27 PM (#2044386)

Soler can't throw strikes. Geez.

30. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:28 PM (#2044387)

Only 2 first inning runs this game, he's improving!

31. Banta Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:30 PM (#2044392)

Well, that was a much better bunt from Reyes.

32. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:30 PM (#2044393)

Soler has the quality offspeed pitches to be a good pitcher. He just seems tentative with his fastball. His fastball isn't overpowering and he seems afraid to throw it. He's at 88-91, and that's plenty if he locates.

33. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:30 PM (#2044394)

Whoa, Reyes lays down a good bunt.

34. You can't lose with Randy Winn, says Flynn Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:30 PM (#2044395)

Reyes speed is so awesome.

35. You can't lose with Randy Winn, says Flynn Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:34 PM (#2044404)

You know, Reyes is having a pretty good year.

36. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:35 PM (#2044405)

It would be nice for Delgado to do something here.

37. Raskolnikov Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:35 PM (#2044406)

Alright, Delgado time.

38. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:36 PM (#2044409)

Or not. At least he beat it out.

39. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:38 PM (#2044413)

Just missed it.

40. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:39 PM (#2044417)

Damn. David is raking right now.

41. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:39 PM (#2044418)

I wish Wright would have tried for a single there.

42. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:41 PM (#2044424)

It'll be interesting to see if Valentin can turn the DP.

43. Raskolnikov Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:43 PM (#2044435)

I'm not too worried, it looks like we're going to hit Batista pretty hard tonight.

44. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:43 PM (#2044436)

Soler really needs to work on those first inning blues.

45. CrosbyBird Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:44 PM (#2044437)

Just turned on the TV. Mets allowed runs in the first inning as usual, I see. Any Milledge plays yet?

46. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:46 PM (#2044443)

Milledge due up third. Should be fun.

47. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:46 PM (#2044445)

Nice job Alain.

48. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:47 PM (#2044449)

Nice job Alain.
Alain Delon?

Let's go Mi-lo!

49. Raskolnikov Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:50 PM (#2044456)

Cliff Floyd is so back.

50. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:50 PM (#2044457)

Batista is going to give the Mets chances to get back in this game.

51. CrosbyBird Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:50 PM (#2044458)

In the last 7 games, Floyd has raised his season OPS over 100 points.

52. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:51 PM (#2044461)

Let's go Milledge!

53. Bob Koo Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:51 PM (#2044462)

Two on for Milledge!

54. Raskolnikov Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:52 PM (#2044463)

Okay, here comes Milledge!

55. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:52 PM (#2044465)

Floyd doesn't go to third on that? Man, he's station-to-station these days . . . .

56. CrosbyBird Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:52 PM (#2044467)

That was bad luck. Nice swing though.

57. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:53 PM (#2044469)

Damn.

58. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:53 PM (#2044470)

He ripped it . . . at 'em ball. Damn.

59. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:53 PM (#2044473)

He hit it hard. Bad Luck.

60. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:53 PM (#2044475)

DAMN! That was a bullet.

61. J. Cross Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:53 PM (#2044476)

I don't think that's the proper way to defend a bunt.

62. You can't lose with Randy Winn, says Flynn Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:53 PM (#2044477)

Wow, that's bad fundamental baseball by the Dbacks.

63. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:54 PM (#2044478)

Nice D.

64. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:55 PM (#2044484)

That was an unexpected way not to tie the game. A Reyes DP??? Didn't see that coming.

65. NJ in DC loathes his classmates and the law Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:55 PM (#2044486)

Good job by Met fans on the Milledge ovation.

66. Raskolnikov Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:55 PM (#2044487)

The way things are going, I wouldn't mind flipping Delgado and Floyd in the lineup. As long as Delgado's ego can take the hit.

67. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:55 PM (#2044488)

Reyes grounding into a double play with a man at third? That's unexpected and unfortunate.

68. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:55 PM (#2044489)

Trade him, he's batting .000.

69. You can't lose with Randy Winn, says Flynn Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:55 PM (#2044490)

Ugh, not a good time for bad Jose to show up.

70. You can't lose with Randy Winn, says Flynn Posted: May 30, 2006 at 07:58 PM (#2044503)

Wow. Byrnes was a mile late on that swing.

71. Chris Dial Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:01 PM (#2044514)

The way things are going, I wouldn't mind flipping Delgado and Floyd in the lineup. As long as Delgado's ego can take the hit.

Streaks don't work like that.

72. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:02 PM (#2044518)

Lo Duca sucks.

73. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:02 PM (#2044524)

Lo Duca's throws seem to be getting worse and worse.

74. Chris Dial Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:03 PM (#2044526)

Yes, the Mets should have easily goten two runs last inning. Reyes just wasn't patient enough.

75. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:06 PM (#2044541)

Its time for Delgado to FWU.

76. Russlan is an overhyped Met BTFer Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:07 PM (#2044549)

What does FWU mean?

77. Bob Koo Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:07 PM (#2044551)

Sigh, Delgado.

78. zack Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:09 PM (#2044555)

One thing that mlb.tv has taught me is that I really like Cohen and Hernandez as a team. Sure Hernandez can be a bit of a jackist, but they have...personality. Contrast this with the Marlins or Nats teams.

79. Шĥy Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:09 PM (#2044561)

What does FWU mean?

F-ck With the Umpires?

80. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:11 PM (#2044562)

F wake up.

81. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:11 PM (#2044563)

Ugh. Are the Mets leading the league in runners left on base?

82. Anthropophagus Mets Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:11 PM (#2044565)

Its time for Delgado to FWU.
Acronyms... bah.

83. Hysterical & Useless Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:11 PM (#2044567)

[Forgetting] wake up?

84. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:14 PM (#2044581)

Are the Mets leading the league in runners left on base?

I hope so, or at least that they are when the season's over. That's a great stat to lead the league in. Lead the league in LOB, you usually lead the league in runners on base, and you're usually going to be near the lead in runs, too.

85. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:17 PM (#2044585)

I hope so, or at least that they are when the season's over. That's a great stat to lead the league in. Lead the league in LOB, you usually lead the league in runners on base, and you're usually going to be near the lead in runs, too.

Pfft, details.

86. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:19 PM (#2044594)

Yep. You guys got it.

This has been a frustating game. We should have more than one run in.

87. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:20 PM (#2044598)

Floyd's on fire.

88. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:23 PM (#2044608)

That AB started off a lot better than it ended. Bah, Valentin.

89. Sam M. Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:23 PM (#2044609)

Man, Lastings has a quick bat. Whippet fast.

90. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:25 PM (#2044613)

You gotta be kidding me! Leadoff double and no run?

91. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:28 PM (#2044624)

Nice AB by Soler.

92. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:32 PM (#2044639)

Another one? Byrnes is pissing me off.

93. Bob Koo Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:32 PM (#2044640)

What the heck has gotten into Eric Byrnes?

94. Chris Dial Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:32 PM (#2044642)

It's Lima Time!

95. I Love LA (OFF) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:34 PM (#2044650)

This is my first time watching Soler pitch, and he hasn't impressed me at all.

96. Banta Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:35 PM (#2044651)

LoDuca is calling for the curve WAY too much.

97. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:36 PM (#2044652)

Game over.

98. AJM Misses Brodeur Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:36 PM (#2044653)

Ugh.

99. Chris Dial Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:36 PM (#2044654)

That's terrible managing.

100. Banta Posted: May 30, 2006 at 08:36 PM (#2044657)

This is my first time watching Soler pitch, and he hasn't impressed me at all.

His control, first innning aside, was MUCH better in the first game. He's got nothing this game.

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