Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 I don't want to jinx anything, but even if the Mets don't make the playoffs, John Maine could make this worth my while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 IMO, John Maine's winless September is a part of the greatest collapse in MLB history. I like Maine, he just had some bad outings this September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Sure is cool how I can't watch any of this game. Not Maine's terrific performance, not the Mets' offensive explosion, not the brawl between the two teams. Thanks FOX! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Marlins color guy is a total douche fuck. For whatever reason, the fact that Jose Reyes is laughing makes him an idiot. He went on a total tirade. He sounded like Reyes had personally offended him or something, he was screaming and shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike wanna be 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Mets finally work out the path to victory: Score an average of 2 runs an inning and have your starter throw a no-hitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 That half inning was awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 The Marlins announcers are now saying that Willie should take John Maine out of the ballgame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Craig Biggio is starting at catcher for the first time since 1991. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 John Maine's final line - Â 7.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 14 K Â Bravo, sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 "Batting fifth is 'white power' Austin Kearns" - Dmitri Young Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Most important game in 14 years and it is Adam Eaton on the mound. Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 What a gem Maine pitched. I do hope it's not too little, too late. Â The Mets are determined to make this dramatic up until the absolute last day of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Don't let the door hit ya, Adam! The MVP gets on, let's go Phils! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Shit, Rollins got picked off on Chico's 50th attempt.  I will be bringing this sign for the season finale tomorrow, dunno if I'll take it in or not:  My Entire Team Sucks  Damn, if this was football this game would most definitely fall under the "trap game" category. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Yeesh. Â I've only heard that one since I was in second grade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted September 29, 2007 With the Cubs having improved from 66 wins to 84+, having been drastically retooled from Hendry's initial vision of the team in April to what you see now, and accountability replacing "i dunno, dude," is Lou Piniella the NL Manager of the Year? I can't really attribute the same success to the other managers that are in consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 No way, managers in the NL have more wins with far younger staffs and far less money thrown around than the Cubs. They have under-achieved, IMO, and Pinella, despite bringing them back from the graveyard in the middle of the year, should be held responsible for their lack of success early on. D-Backs manager, whose name is escaping me, is the NL MOTY, followed by Charlie Manuel, who could also win. Â Manuel is similar to Pinella in that his team underachieved with a high payroll, but he dealt with far more injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted September 29, 2007 That doesn't make them more effective managers. Piniella should be held accountable for the team after he retooled it, because the Cubs with DeRosa at second full-time, Izturis, Soriano in center, and Wade Miller was Hendry's vision of the team, and what we see now is Lou's. It's been such a drastic change. Â I can't give it to Manuel. I thought everyone wanted him fired for the last three years. Â Is Manager of the Year "manager of the overachieving team of the year" or is it "manager to whom we can attribute the best contributions to his team's success"? Strictly rhetorical Q, obv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 I think Bob Melvin wins it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSSNintendo 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 I bet the Orioles feel dumb trading away John Maine for Kris Benson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted September 29, 2007 I think he will, but he shouldn't. The Diamondbacks won more games than they should have. To what extent is Bob Melvin visibly responsible for this? Â Even though Lou's temper tantrum had nothing to do with the turnaround in and of itself (rather, the suspension allowed him to observe the team from a distance and make the necessary changes), most sportswriters are the kind of drooling idiots that think he "inspired the troops" by kicking dirt, so that'll be good for a few votes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 They should just pick the Manager of the Year out of a hat every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Lou is seemingly responsible for the Cubs midseason turnaround though. I'd give it to Lou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 ROWAND says "RE-SIGN ME!" but the damage may be done. Â This Philly crowd blows, BTW. Glad I didn't stand in line to be there. Last year was the hot crowd game of the year, edging out the insane 11-10 comeback Mets win from a month ago ('til tomorrow). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Crowd COMES alive! 2 on, c'mon, Victorino! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Strange turn of events in Milwaukee, as the Padres blow a save to  Tony Gwynn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Yeah, they never bother sticking the "Jr." on the end of that. Â That game's goin' to extras. I'm watching it very closely, since a Padres loss means there's still a possible Wild Card safety net for the Mets and Phillies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted September 29, 2007 From the perspective of a douchebag Cub fan, who should win this game? Brewers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 I'm actually pulling for the Brewers, since I'd rather have to face the Phillies or Mets over the D-Backs. It sounds crazy, but for whatever reason, the Cubs are just horrible against Arizona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Aww shit tomorrow's gonna be crazymadness. Damn you Nationals! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites