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    • Friday, January 04, 2013

    How the 2013 Mets make the playoffs

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    posted on January 04, 2013 at 02:06 PM by attaboy to mets, playoffs  |  19 comment(s)

    Let’s be honest: The trade of R.A. Dickey has given Mets fans every reason to punt on the 2013 season.

    Yes, you’re looking ahead to 2014 and 2015, but 2013 comes first.

    And maybe, just maybe, there’s a way we can pretend that the Mets could be contenders this year.

    So that got me thinking—what is that one combination in 100 that puts the Mets into October?

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    201. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:46 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Whoa, how about that, shitting on The Big Bang Theory. That's the end of him doing PBP on TBS.
    202. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:47 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Do the Reds have two bullpen catchers? Who's that slob in massive leg guards standing behind Sean Marshall as Marshall throws warmup pitches?
    203. Lassus posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:48 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Whoa, how about that, shitting on The Big Bang Theory. That's the end of him doing PBP on TBS.

    Watching with no sound, tell me it was Darling.
    204. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:48 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    And Little Egypt is still around! Part of one of the Yankee teams I liked better than this version, despite their many failings!
    205. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:48 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Was this Latos' normal throw day? Do they now go with him in game 4 and use Bailey in a game 5?

    Edit - Assuming Cueto can go in game 3
    206. cardsfanboy  posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:53 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Mmm.... Microwave popcorn and baseball. I make sure to put my nose above the bag and open it so that I can inhale as much of the hot smell as possible, after all, there is nothing potentially wrong with inhaling hot chemical smoke.
    207. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:53 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Not that he doesn't deserve credit, but calling Latos "part of that Reds bullpen" is pretty silly.
    208. fra paolo posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:53 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    My rooting interests:

    =1st Nationals & Tigers. I'm not going to choose until I'm forced to.
    3rd Reds

    After that, I dunno. I'll probably work it out as the playoffs develop.
    209. cardsfanboy  posted on October 06, 2012 at 11:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Luddy with a couple of fine defensive plays(although I think the second one was as much a mistake on his part as it was a good play)
    210. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:01 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    cardsfanboy

    Giants doing all they can to keep you out of the Bingo drawing
    211. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:03 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Giants continuing to keep their tradition of roid users making playoff appearances alive with Mota
    212. PreservedFish posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:04 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I believe that Guillermo Mota is my least favorite baseball player.
    213. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:11 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Giants doing all they can to keep you out of the Bingo drawing


    Yep, and my other two cards are all blocked by Cueto and Cain spots. :(
    214. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:12 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    My Cardinal friends aren't happy with me cheering for Phillips. Great play by him again.
    215. smileyy posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:13 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I guess I'm one of those people who needs to get out of my own basement but until tonight, I didn't know how to correctly pronounce Marco Scutaro and Paul Janish's names.
    216. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:14 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Really? Albert Belle reference? Why would you want to run through the second baseman on that play, you stop and make the guy chase you, to hopefully get the batter to first base.
    217. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:22 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Buster Posey, Professional hitter
    218. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:23 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Athletics
    Orioles
    Nationals

    *somewhat indifferent*

    Tigers
    Giants

    *Unexpected shot to the nuts*

    Reds

    *Unexpected shot to the nuts by a rocket-powered freight train*

    Cardinals

    *Mayans were right; everyone dies after a shot to the nuts*

    Yankees
    219. hokieneer posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:27 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Good thinking, save Chapman for the 9th.....
    220. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:29 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    In some respects this thread is making me wish for a Yankee / Cardinal series..... Cardinals are the only team that has faced the Yankees more then once in the post season with a winning record. (actually that should be world series...not sure about post season)
    221. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:29 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Good thinking, save Chapman for the 9th.....


    Well it is Dusty
    222. smileyy posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:30 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    That's a helluva location for that pitch.
    223. Nate posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:30 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    In some respects this thread is making me wish for a Yankee / Cardinal series..... Cardinals are the only team that has faced the Yankees more then once in the post season with a winning record. (actually that should be world series...not sure about post season)


    Come on, plane crash.

    Based on this thread, BTF would be a quiet place in such a scenario.
    224. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:31 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    That is the first time all night he has called the low strike. It is hard to be objective when my team is down, but the zone has been maddeningly inconsistent.
    225. smileyy posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:33 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'm a Reds fan, and I was worried because I figured the bases were loaded now. Didn't think that was a strike, from my fan's eye.
    226. hokieneer posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:33 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Broxton scares the #### out of me. After all of that he throws a near perfect pitch.
    227. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:36 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Pinch runner? Hannigan runs pretty good for a catcher, but still
    228. Mayor Blomberg posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:39 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Depends on how you define record, cfb; the NYY are 15-13 in the WS against STL.
    229. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:40 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I define it as series's won. :)
    230. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:41 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    dangit, my flash player crashed, and now for some reason I can't get mlbtv.com saying I'm blacked out. Rebooted the computer and it didn't work.
    231. hokieneer posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:46 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Big hit by Phillips
    232. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:48 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This is just sad
    233. Mayor Blomberg posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:48 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I had no doubt. ;)
    234. Mayor Blomberg posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:56 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    looks like it was very wise not to bring him in during the 8th! Not so good so far for the 9th, either.
    235. hokieneer posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:57 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Dear god, it can never be easy.
    236. smileyy posted on October 07, 2012 at 12:59 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The last time I watched Chapman pitch was Game 2 against the Phillies in 2010. I'm sure he's very good and all, but...
    237. Los Angeles El Hombre of Anaheim  posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:01 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This could get interesting fast...
    238. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:02 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The last time I watched Chapman pitch was Game 2 against the Phillies in 2010. I'm sure he's very good and all, but...


    he's the typical Jeckyll and Hyde pitcher. Some days he's just not on, this year he has been on most of the time.
    239. Mayor Blomberg posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:04 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    OK, so now they can walk Buster :)
    240. Los Angeles El Hombre of Anaheim  posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:05 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    You'd have to, wouldn't you?
    241. smileyy posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:05 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    See, that last pitch is what I'm expecting out of Chapman.
    242. cardsfanboy  posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:06 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Couldn't allow one more run?
    243. Hey - you and Tommy Lasorda...I hate Tommy Lasorda posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:06 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Bingo
    244. hokieneer posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:06 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Finally. Its been a long long time.
    245. Los Angeles El Hombre of Anaheim  posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:06 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Apparently not if you throw like that.
    246. PreservedFish posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:08 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    You'd have to, wouldn't you?


    Well, it's easy to say now, but I don't see why. Posey isn't an extreme homerun threat (especially compared to Pence), and I'd much much much rather have the tying run at the plate than on base.
    247. smileyy posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:17 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I can't imagine ever deliberately putting the go-ahead run at the plate.
    248. PeteF3 posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:52 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I define it as series's won. :)


    In that case, the Indians and Angels are both 2-1 in series against the Yankees, and the Tigers are 2-0.
    249. salajander posted on October 07, 2012 at 01:35 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Much as I hate the Cards, I'm hoping for Yanks/Cards in the series just to hear all the whiny bellyaching.
    250. salajander posted on October 07, 2012 at 02:11 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Is commenting broken or has there really been no comments in 35 minutes?

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