Guest Soriano's Torn Quad Report post Posted August 23, 2007 I wish the Northern League would be adapted as a AA league for midwestern teams. Schaumburg or Rockford would be more convenient for the Cubs than Knoxville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 In "tomorrows just another day" news, the Os are beating the Twins 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 The Mets came into the bottom of the sixth down 6-1 and are now up 7-6 after a six-run rally, capped off by a pinch hit three run homer from Marlon Anderson. I didn't give the Metropolitans a shot in hell coming back against San Diego's tremendous bullpen, but damn if they didn't prove me wrong in dramatic fashion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 And oh look, Billy Wagner just blew another save. Why, this isn't the playoffs. Just what does he think he's doing?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Mets come through against Trevor Hoffman once more, as Wright ties the game at eight with a sacrifice fly after a Reyes/Castillo double steal. Game's goin' to extras. And just how good are Reyes and Castillo at that double steal? They've done it at least three or four times since Luis joined the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 The Mets have definitely been on a tear hitting-wise against the Padres this series. Win or lose tonight, they've shown a lot of resiliency these past three games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 And there we go with Aaron Heilman. What a shock. How this team thinks they're going to make it far in the playoffs with such a putrid bullpen is beyond me. But this has been, in my opinion, the main problem since the season started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 I'm not more than three days into my new job, but it's already caused me to fall terribly behind with baseball. I got out at five and saw the Craig Monroe news and didn't even note that the Cubs were already midway through their game. I came home a half-hour ago expecting to see the finale of the series. Blessing in disguise, though. Sounds like one of those aggravating games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Soriano's Torn Quad Report post Posted August 24, 2007 The radio broadcast was continually being interrupted to alert us where trees and power lines were being downed (Wheaton, Humbldt Park, Logan Square, resp.), so it was hard to follow the game anyway. I was more concerned with my house not falling down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Jon Lester was sent down to the minors again. I guess cancer didn't take away his ability to scuffle along in his starts and walk a lot of guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Reds get guys on 2nd and 3rd with no one out in the bottom of the 11th inning in a tie game and don't score. Is there anything more frustrating than baseball? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Being a Yankee fan, I really can't have anything to complain about. But the fuckin' Angels frustrate the shit outta me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Jon Lester was sent down to the minors again. I guess cancer didn't take away his ability to scuffle along in his starts and walk a lot of guys. It's a nice story and all, but Lester isn't ready to pitch in the majors. The fifth starter isn't going to be very important down the stretch because of the way the schedule lines up. If there's a problem, I'd rather have Buchholz up if Tavarez shits the bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Watching Aaron Heilman pitch is an exercise in frustration. His peripherals aren't bad (although his K's are down) but to see him get ahead of hitters 0-2 constantly and then nibble and inevitably it's a 3-2 count. Hitters are sitting on his change up which probably shows the league has figured him out after his shockingly good 05/06 seasons With Adrian Gonzalez tonight, he (suprise) gets ahead 0-2 and then tries to paint the corners and it's 3-2 and then he grooves one. As I said last week I hope they explore trading him in the offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 And there we go with Aaron Heilman. What a shock. How this team thinks they're going to make it far in the playoffs with such a putrid bullpen is beyond me. But this has been, in my opinion, the main problem since the season started. The Mets' relievers have the third best ERA in the National League, just 0.01 behind LA for second. San Diego is way out in front, but they play in a ballpark where all offense goes to die. I don't know how you can say the Mets have a bad bullpen, especially when they have 5 relievers with an ERA+ over 100. Billy Wagner is probably the best reliever in the NL. Heilman might be the best set-up man. You're totally off base here with this argument. Watching Aaron Heilman pitch is an exercise in frustration. His peripherals aren't bad (although his K's are down) but to see him get ahead of hitters 0-2 constantly and then nibble and inevitably it's a 3-2 count. Hitters are sitting on his change up which probably shows the league has figured him out after his shockingly good 05/06 seasons With Adrian Gonzalez tonight, he (suprise) gets ahead 0-2 and then tries to paint the corners and it's 3-2 and then he grooves one. Batters are hitting .059/.111/.059 this year when Heilman goes up 0-2 in the count. That's an amazing .170 OPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Point taken Cheech, it just seems like hitters are sitting on his change up and that he has trouble putting him away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Point taken Cheech, it just seems like hitters are sitting on his change up and that he has trouble putting him away That very well could be the case. The thing about relief pitchers is they are inherently flawed. That's why they've been relegated to relief duty. Their skills never translated into the ability to start games and succeed. In the small samples that they pitch, it's easy to get a bad impression because one mistake can often cost them the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Oh please. We all know Billy Wagner isn't any good and will just blow every single meaningful game. Ignore his 29 saves. And his 1.64 ERA. And his 66 K's in 55 innings. He's a lousy closer who will only secure 40 wins for you each season and then be the lone reason the Mets fail in the postseason. Any team would be cursed to have him on their roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 And wouldn't you know it that there were grumblings after tonight's gave that Heilman is having elbow troubles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
At Home 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Being a Yankee fan, I really can't have anything to complain about. But the fuckin' Angels frustrate the shit outta me. Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 The Angels seem to have the Yankees number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairtoflair7 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 I for one might still be in the minority here but I still feel that Aaron Heilman can be a quality starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Brian Bruney was recalled from SWB. Too bad he sucks and can't throw strikes. I don't think he learned how in the last week or so. Mientkiewicz is also on the comback trail. I hate Mientkiewicz. He's bad at baseball too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 The Angels seem to have the Yankees number. In the past 3 years the Angels are 17-10 against the Yankees in season play. That's pretty good but not that dominant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 They are also the only team in the Joe Torre era to have a winning record against the Yankees (like 60-55 or so). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 And handled them in the Division Series in 2002 and 2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 And weird things like shitty old past his prime Garret Anderson going for 2 HR's and 10 RBIs tends to happen when the Angels and Yankees play. I know that stuff happens all the time but I'm sure fellow yankee fans can back me up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Garret Anderson sucks against everybody (these days) except the Yankees. Chone Figgins absolutely drives them crazy. They can't keep him off the basepaths, and then he rips shit up. Howie Kendrick is something like 22-45 career against the Yanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 The Cubs will be sending a lefty from the 40-man roster to the Tigers in exchange for Monroe. That means it's Cotts, Ohman, or Rapada. Given how things went down after Ohman's demotion, I'd be pretty surprised if it's not him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Garret Anderson sucks against everybody (these days) except the Yankees. Chone Figgins absolutely drives them crazy. They can't keep him off the basepaths, and then he rips shit up. Howie Kendrick is something like 22-45 career against the Yanks. 26 for 50 to be exact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
