BBTF.org/m/playoffs : Playoffs Day One Omni Chatter

Friday, January 04, 2013

How the 2013 Mets make the playoffs

(espn.go.com)

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?

Reader Comments and Retorts

Go to end of page

Statements posted here are those of our readers and do not represent the BaseballThinkFactory. Names are provided by the poster and are not verified. We ask that posters follow our submission policy. Please report any inappropriate comments.

Page 2 of 6 pages < 1 2 3 4 5 6 >

51. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:41 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

my wife is having trouble accepting coco crisp as a real person

52. charityslave is thinking about baseball posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:42 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Little know fact: most catchers are failed left fielders. Most shortstops dream of playing left field bu aren't allowed to, because, come on.

53. McCoy posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:45 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Many people believe left field is the hardest position to play?

I recall a manager saying this as well once. Perhaps it was Dusty.

54. Eric J can SABER all he wants to posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:46 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Wasn't the excuse used last year that Hamilton played left field for Texas when Gentry was in the lineup because Gentry didn't have much experience in left?

55. McCoy posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:47 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Time for Notre Dame.

56. Roger McDowell spit on me! posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:47 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I believe Ron Washington said "It's incredibly hard."

57. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Verlander hasn't looked terribly effective tonight, but the A's had better get him out of there if they want this game because they still aren't doing anything with him.

58. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

God damn it.

59. McCoy posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

It's over.

60. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

whooof

61. charityslave is thinking about baseball posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:51 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Imagine how valuable Avila would be if he could play left field.

62. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:51 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Is it supposed to be obvious that CF is the hardest outfield position? That's not true for everybody.

Some people find CF easier than RF or LF, because there aren't as many tricky angles. This was said about Mike Cameron. And in that situation, LF would be harder than RF because LF probably gets more fly balls.

63. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

OK, you spend all that money to go see playoff baseball, and you're dinking around on a carousel.

64. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Great grab Reddick!

65. Chris Fluit posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Nice catch by Reddick!

66. Eric J can SABER all he wants to posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:54 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

And in that situation, LF would be harder than RF because LF probably gets more fly balls.

Major league right fielders had over 500 more putouts than left fielders this year.

67. charityslave is thinking about baseball posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:57 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

91 pitches through 5 for Verlander

68. McCoy posted on October 06, 2012 at 07:57 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Touchdown!

69. McCoy posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:00 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Do these hitters do anything besides strikeout?

70. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I thought the general rule was that center fielders could run and throw, left fielders could run but not throw and right fielders can throw but not run.

71. An Athletic in Powderhorn™ posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:02 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Guys? Have you considered not striking out? Just for a change of pace? Maybe try doing that.

72. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:02 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

In fairness, Verlander is no stranger to high-strikeout games.

73. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:03 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Has anyone had a Miller 64? I assume it's miserable.

74. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:03 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Shame the A's are going to lose this one and other than the solo homer from Avila, the Tigers offense hasn't done all that much.

75. charityslave is thinking about baseball posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:04 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The ump's been giving Velander that fastball off the plate away all night batters all night.

76. An Athletic in Powderhorn™ posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:08 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Has anyone had a Miller 64? I assume it's miserable."

I'm all about cheap beer, but I would not go near one of those. Or a High Life.

77. Srul Itza posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:10 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Be interesting to see how long they go with Verlander.

Given he had 9 120+ pitch games this year, I expect to see him out there for the 7th.

78. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:11 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

So much for me thinking Darvish was some sort of numerical misfit. Jarrod Parker wears #11 too!

How old is Delmon Young? He looks like Dave Parker when Dave Parker was an 18-year veteran. Wasn't he skinny a couple years ago, when he was on the Twins?

79. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:11 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Man, has it really been a year since I had to sit through ads featuring people getting furious over the absence of guacamole?

80. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:11 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Young is actually younger than I am, IIRC. I'm 27.

81. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:13 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

At the very least, we will be treated to a Jose Valverde save attempt.

82. Arva posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:14 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I'm beginning to think this Verlander lad may have a future in this business.

83. An Athletic in Powderhorn™ posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:15 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Delmon turned 27 last month.

84. snapper (history's 42nd greatest monster) posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:17 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Delmon turned 27 last month.

He looks like ####.

85. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:18 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Somehow Young's current facial hair makes him look like a fat old guy instead of just a fat guy. Maybe he needs a goatee.

Hey! Joaquin Benoit has a beard shaped like a lowercase omega. Delmon Young should do that.

86. Baldrick posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:18 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Verlander hasn't looked terribly effective tonight, but the A's had better get him out of there if they want this game because they still aren't doing anything with him.

About that...

87. fra paolo posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:19 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

"His night is done", says Dickerson of Verlander.

88. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:19 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

just set up my postseason tv so my wife can watch a movie. It is notably behind the tv

89. Justin T is expanding the aperture of awareness posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:20 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Has anyone had a Miller 64? I assume it's miserable.

I worked a charity golf tournament a couple months ago and got the plum assignment of driving around the beverage cart with one of my buddies. Between Miller 64 and Coors Light, I chose the Miller 64. I took my first swig sitting off a tee box while a guy was in his backswing and started coughing/choking. Buddy amused, golfer not quite as much.

90. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:22 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Tigers will want to tack on a run or two here. Detroit fans will attest that this is all but sewn up with the pen now expected to get six outs.

91. An Athletic in Powderhorn™ posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:31 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Neshek's the first man out of the pen? That's a curious move.

92. fra paolo posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:32 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Detroit fans will attest that this is all but sewn up with the pen now expected to get six outs.

I'm not attesting anything like that. This bullpen never ceases to make me nervous.

93. fra paolo posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

How did Infante do that?

94. fra paolo posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:38 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Dickerson's 'Tigers threaten, do not score' is liable to be the epitaph for this 2012 team.

95. TomH posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:41 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

96. fra paolo posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:45 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

This bullpen never ceases to make me nervous.

See what I mean.

97. BourbonSamurai, vassal of the Harpsburg Empire posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:46 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

cespedes!

98. Justin T is expanding the aperture of awareness posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:46 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Dammit. In Moss's wheelhouse.

99. Walks Clog Up the Bases posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

It's over.

100. Justin T is expanding the aperture of awareness posted on October 06, 2012 at 08:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Strike one to Reddick was the one to knock, but he watched it go by.

Page 2 of 6 pages < 1 2 3 4 5 6 >

You must be Registered and Logged In to post comments.

/m/playoffs

Friday, January 04, 2013

How the 2013 Mets make the playoffs

Reader Comments and Retorts

Playoffs Think Factory