The Mets generally step it up against the Phlunkees – let’s hope for more of the same tonight!
Mets vs Phillies
CitiField at 7:10pm
Temperature: 69°F
Overcast, drizzle and light rain possible
Wind from the east, 5-9mph.
Update: by the way, there will be much more significant rainfall in the city throughout the day, but I’m expecting the heavier rains to subside by 7pm. There’s a chance they’ll linger and cause a delay, but I think the game should play as scheduled.
Down the road…
CitiField; Wednesday, 7:10pm – 68°F [Overcast, drizzle and light rain possible]
CitiField; Thursday, 7:10pm – 71°F [Overcast, showers likely - and possibly a thunderstorm]
Sunday’s verification: Forecast gametime temp – 78°F; Actual temp – 76°F Alright, back on track.
62 comments
rustyjr
6/9/2009-7:37am at 7:37 am (UTC -4)
damn it’s great to have acuweather forcasts with my man prismo !!
darknova306
6/9/2009-7:37am at 7:37 am (UTC -4)
“You can expect a forecast of VENGEANCE in the very near future!”
prismo
6/9/2009-7:47am at 7:47 am (UTC -4)
hahaha all too perfect…
rustyjr
6/9/2009-7:48am at 7:48 am (UTC -4)
With a side order of scrapple !!!
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-8:45am at 8:45 am (UTC -4)
I’m all for Santana sending a message a plunking Vicky. I know trs feels a little differently, what’s everyone’s opinion?
rustyjr
6/9/2009-8:52am at 8:52 am (UTC -4)
Well I’m hoping for a perfect game but – just to send a warning to them – I guess I’m on board for that – cuz u know f***nutly willcrowd the plate to get plunked intentionally
darknova306
6/9/2009-8:56am at 8:56 am (UTC -4)
Gotta plunk him. Especially in front of the home crows. He deserves nothing less. Obviously you can’t do it in a situation where it’ll hurt the team, but it should be done. We need to send a message to these classless clowns.
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:00am at 9:00 am (UTC -4)
I agree that we have to plunk him. If we do it in the first inning we clear it up right away. I have enough confidence Johan can prevent them from scoring even with their leadoff man on. Pedro used to do it in Boston and it sent very effective messages.
darknova306
6/9/2009-9:08am at 9:08 am (UTC -4)
Agreed, first inning and be done with it. Would be funny to put him on then immediately throw him out stealing. I’d have a celebratory shot or two after that.
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:10am at 9:10 am (UTC -4)
Oh man. I’d be dancing in my living room if they did that.
prismo
6/9/2009-9:02am at 9:02 am (UTC -4)
I’m fine with plunking him, but I’m also fine if he doesn’t.
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:04am at 9:04 am (UTC -4)
I’m not looking for a lot, just a couple of broken ribs.
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-9:39am at 9:39 am (UTC -4)
What’s the deal with plunking Vic? What did he say now?
I’d rather plunk Werth.
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:50am at 9:50 am (UTC -4)
My question too? Did i miss something?
dirtysanchez
6/9/2009-8:51am at 8:51 am (UTC -4)
lol the drizzle..good one pris
rustyjr
6/9/2009-8:53am at 8:53 am (UTC -4)
It’s only a downpour LOL
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-8:56am at 8:56 am (UTC -4)
I love it when it rains for like 5 days straight, then we get two days of sunshine. Then it rains for 5 days straight again. This weather sucks.
rustyjr
6/9/2009-9:00am at 9:00 am (UTC -4)
Are we in seatle ?
prismo
6/9/2009-9:00am at 9:00 am (UTC -4)
I’m not sure what it’s been like in NY exactly…probably similar to here; but in DC the pattern’s been: nonstop rain on weekdays, beautiful and warm weekends. I guess I can’t complain too much…
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-9:03am at 9:03 am (UTC -4)
I wouldn’t complain if i was driving to work. But taking the subways in the rain is a nightmare.
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:12am at 9:12 am (UTC -4)
It’s true, although it slows down the commute on 66. (Why can’t people in VA, MD, DC drive in the rain!!!???)
prismo
6/9/2009-9:41am at 9:41 am (UTC -4)
Worst drivers EVER in this area. If it’s raining at all they slow down to 40mph on the highway, but KEEP THEIR LIGHTS OFF. Morons, seriously. Plus 66 is a terrible, terrible road – I’m glad I don’t use it often.
rustyjr
6/9/2009-9:01am at 9:01 am (UTC -4)
And I wonder still I wonder who’ll stop the rain
prismo
6/9/2009-9:04am at 9:04 am (UTC -4)
haha, not sure! My coworker who’s a Phillies fan is more pessimistic than I am – he thinks the rain might last longer…
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:06am at 9:06 am (UTC -4)
I’m glad you refer to that Philth as a “coworker” and not as a friend.
prismo
6/9/2009-9:14am at 9:14 am (UTC -4)
Actually he is a friend; a very good friend!
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:20am at 9:20 am (UTC -4)
You disgust me.
prismo
6/9/2009-9:22am at 9:22 am (UTC -4)
Thanks for the support!
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:21am at 9:21 am (UTC -4)
Of course I’m joking, where do you work Prismo? I’m out in Arlington. Watson Wyatt.
prismo
6/9/2009-9:24am at 9:24 am (UTC -4)
Rockville! Not sure what Watson Wyatt means though…
sabermetrician
6/9/2009-9:29am at 9:29 am (UTC -4)
That’s my company. It’s a human capital investment firm. I’m an actuary. I work in Ballston to be more specific.
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-9:04am at 9:04 am (UTC -4)
After the rain, washes away the tears and all the pain….
CaseStreet
6/9/2009-9:25am at 9:25 am (UTC -4)
Tnx, Prismo.
You were spot on w/ my little league practice last Friday.
I was debating whether to go to tonight’s game but since you’ve guaranteed it will be played, I’m going.
prismo
6/9/2009-9:27am at 9:27 am (UTC -4)
Oh god. what what what. I didn’t guarantee it! Don’t put all that pressure on me!! I just think it will be. My coworker is 50-50 on the situation.
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:39am at 9:39 am (UTC -4)
Yes thank you Prismo! I just bet my mortage in Vegas that the rain wouldnt even cause a delay tonight! Big Money Big Money!!
prismo
6/9/2009-9:42am at 9:42 am (UTC -4)
I expect a portion of the cut.
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:45am at 9:45 am (UTC -4)
No problem….will u also take a portion of the self mutilation I will perform when I lose? lol maybe not funny if anyone has had gambling problems…my bad!
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-9:41am at 9:41 am (UTC -4)
If the game gets rained out, can you change the name of this thread to Off-day Weather?
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:41am at 9:41 am (UTC -4)
While dodging the rain drops this morning in NYC a gust of wind blew and i swear I felt and smelled a trade from Omar in the near distance! Its getting closer and Im excited like waiting for hurricane Gloria to hit!
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/9/2009-9:49am at 9:49 am (UTC -4)
I was smelling the same thing this morning in Jersey!
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:52am at 9:52 am (UTC -4)
And it smells good!!
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/9/2009-9:53am at 9:53 am (UTC -4)
It smells like fish to me….
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:56am at 9:56 am (UTC -4)
I like fish..
rustyjr
6/9/2009-10:00am at 10:00 am (UTC -4)
Are u sure that wasn’t the wacky weed?
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-10:01am at 10:01 am (UTC -4)
what kind of trade are you guys thinking? Nick Punto can be had!
fongy2
6/9/2009-10:12am at 10:12 am (UTC -4)
That would be the skunk!
khmustache
6/9/2009-9:45am at 9:45 am (UTC -4)
the drizzle… nice.
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/9/2009-9:46am at 9:46 am (UTC -4)
Thanks a bunch Prismo!!
Do you know how to do a Stop Rain Dance? I cannot stand this rainy days anymore!!
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:48am at 9:48 am (UTC -4)
Yea the not knowing is the annoying part!
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-10:01am at 10:01 am (UTC -4)
Popcorn head Werth is doing a rain dance cause he knows I’ll be there! With my Santana Claus jersey.
rustyjr
6/9/2009-10:04am at 10:04 am (UTC -4)
There ain’t no such thing as santana clause !!!
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-10:09am at 10:09 am (UTC -4)
The Nina, Pita, and the Santana Maria.
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/9/2009-9:50am at 9:50 am (UTC -4)
Did you guys see on Matts Blog on Chipper’s comments on Citi? DWright is frustrated?
khmustache
6/9/2009-9:54am at 9:54 am (UTC -4)
yeah, i heard it on the ripken show. i think it’s probably true on a couple of long flyballs, but i also wouldn’t put it past larry to try and stir the pot a little.
Joe R
6/9/2009-9:55am at 9:55 am (UTC -4)
Of course he is…wouldn’t you be? Not a story here. He was just joking with Chipper. Merely making conversation. Im sure it bothers him a bit when he hits the ball but thats where it ends. I’m sure he’s not staying up at night or even thinking about during the game unless he hits a ball he thinks should be gone. D Wright is hitting with 0 power this year which is frustrarting. Im sure it will turn around soon imo.
Joe R
6/9/2009-10:01am at 10:01 am (UTC -4)
Its just disappointing to me that with all the little quirks the Mets tried to add to Citi with the big walls, the Pepsi Porch, the weird angles, nothing has given the field an identity! A little depressing to me. I mean if they want it to play like a pitchers park, what would have been nice, would have been if there was somewhere in the park where it was easy to hit a HR. Yes the lines arent that bad but to give it an identity and some flare, which is what they were looking for, maybe exteding the Pepsi Porch over the field even more and moving that fence in would have done it imo. I mean does it even matter the stands extend like 4 ft. onto the field? Barely notice should have made it a bit more imo
There's Always '09
6/9/2009-10:04am at 10:04 am (UTC -4)
You mean like a flag pole and hill in center field?
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/9/2009-10:11am at 10:11 am (UTC -4)
Yankee stadium and Citi should be combined…
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/9/2009-10:01am at 10:01 am (UTC -4)
Yeah you are probably right. Wright probably said it in a half jokingly manner. But his HRs have dried out this season… very weird season for him.
udontmesswthejohan
6/9/2009-10:01am at 10:01 am (UTC -4)
I can understand his frustration to a certain extent, but the truth of the matter is that he is not hitting home runs on the road either. In any event, I expect him to get off the snide this week and jack some.
DNDJohan aka kistics
6/9/2009-10:14am at 10:14 am (UTC -4)
Playing in the Yankee stadium would help…
CaseStreet
6/9/2009-4:18pm at 4:18 pm (UTC -4)
Update:
Late Afternoon: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northeast. Chance of precipitation is 30%.