TODAY’S GAME
Mets vs Braves, Tradition Field, Port StLucie, 1:10 p.m.
TV: SNY/ESPN / Radio: None /
MLB: Gameday
| NY Mets | AVG |
| Cora, SS | .308 |
| Castillo, 2B | .281 |
| Wright, 3B | .241 |
| Bay, LF | .357 |
| Murphy, 1B | .133 |
| Francoeur, RF | .194 |
| Mathews Jr, CF | .321 |
| Barajas, C | .308 |
| Perez, P | .000 |
Bullpen: Sean Green, Jenrry Mejia, Ryota Igarashi, Bobby Parnell, Pat Misch
…………………………………
| Atlanta | AVG |
| Cabrera, RF | .300 |
| Prado, 2B | .355 |
| C Jones, 3B | .391 |
| Glaus, 1B | .444 |
| McCann, C | .478 |
| Y Escobar, SS | .355 |
| Diaz, LF | .294 |
| McLouth, CF | .029 |
| Hanson, P | .000 |
…………………………………
283 comments
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:05pm at 1:05 pm (UTC -4)
Mejia on back-to-back days…. eek!
GravediggerHebner
3/23/2010-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
Cora schmora!
So minus the starting pitcher, this is anywhere from 5/8 to 7/8 of the projected regular lineup I guess, with Reyes for Cora, Pagan for Matthews and ? for Murphy as my ifs.
njstuckintx
3/23/2010-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
I know it’s just spring training, but those are some impressive numbers for the ATL batters., minus McLouth.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:12pm at 1:12 pm (UTC -4)
I said the same thing.
trs86
3/23/2010-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
Hey if you took out Frenchy and Murphy and put in Davis and Carter we could match numbers. Might not make us any better though.
stickguy
3/23/2010-1:29pm at 1:29 pm (UTC -4)
probably would though, especially against a RH SP.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:11pm at 1:11 pm (UTC -4)
Listening to ATL radio station… the announcer says
“The Braves have faced Odalis Perez 10 times over the past 3 years….”
“Melky gets a single right over the head of Oliver Miller… uh… Perez…”
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
Man.. can’t believe how inaccurate these radio guys are… especially for their division rival…
“Reyes out with thyroid problems and I can relate to that as I take medication everyday for my thyroid problem. It looks like Reyes needs to do that as well. It’ll mess with your energy level.”
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
what radio station is that?
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:21pm at 1:21 pm (UTC -4)
WCNN.. it’s the brave’s radio station. I’m listening on MLB.com though.. paid $10 for audio access all season. Only Bravo’s station is available since WFAN is not broadcasting.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
I see thanks.
stickguy
3/23/2010-1:12pm at 1:12 pm (UTC -4)
what? No reyes?
sorry, had to do it.
ANd if Mejia actually pitches today, Jerry and Omar should be fired on the spot. Or at least put on double secret probation.
If I had a billion dollar company and my stewards of it were treating prime assets like this, I would certainly have some words with them.
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-1:14pm at 1:14 pm (UTC -4)
Keith picking apart Ollie’s delivery early in this first inning. Probably with good reason since he just gave up a single and a double.
He said he was talking to Barajas and he said that when he’s set up for Ollie to come up inside, sometimes he rushes the pitch and puts too much on it – thereby allowing it to go outside, wide, up.
stickguy
3/23/2010-1:20pm at 1:20 pm (UTC -4)
then they should just keep going inside, regardless of the results this inning.
It is ST, and I would rather he fixed a flaw, then just abandon 1/2 the plate to try and get a few more outs here.
ceetar
3/23/2010-1:49pm at 1:49 pm (UTC -4)
Contrast that our (vibrant) color guy can nitpick and dissect our pitchers delivery and location with the Braves radio guys not even getting opposing pitchers names correct. We are truly blessed.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
again no gun
trs86
3/23/2010-1:18pm at 1:18 pm (UTC -4)
Hey it’s ST be easy on Ollie, no reason to shoot him yet.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:22pm at 1:22 pm (UTC -4)
Let’s not give anyone any wrong ideas.
I am referring to a Radar gun for those that may not be able to get TRS’s joke.
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-1:27pm at 1:27 pm (UTC -4)
LOL…
SNY often does this. Takes them an inning or two to start putting up the pitch speed.
trs86
3/23/2010-1:20pm at 1:20 pm (UTC -4)
I hate Gameday.
stickguy
3/23/2010-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
It’s ST for them too.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:35pm at 1:35 pm (UTC -4)
Did they say how many innings Ollie will go today?
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:36pm at 1:36 pm (UTC -4)
Second time through the order I am looking forward to see how Ollie does.
asod75
3/23/2010-1:40pm at 1:40 pm (UTC -4)
ESPN has the pitch speeds. Ollie started off throwing the fastball at 87. Cranked it up to 89-90 to strike out Glaus. Maybe it’s because I don’t expect much, but I think Ollie looks pretty decent so far. At least he’s throwing strikes and his delivery is somewhat sound. I mean, there haven’t been too many pitches that have been way off the grid. And the first hit by Melky was pretty cheap, a roller up the middle. That being said, wish the Mets had this Hanson kid. He’s going to be good for a long time, as long as he avoids injuries of course.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:49pm at 1:49 pm (UTC -4)
It looks like ESPN has their thing working
asod75
3/23/2010-1:42pm at 1:42 pm (UTC -4)
When you’re going bad, you can’t get anything to drop. Murph just ripped the 3-2 fastball up the middle, but Escobar was right there to snag it.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:43pm at 1:43 pm (UTC -4)
true
stickguy
3/23/2010-1:47pm at 1:47 pm (UTC -4)
another part of spring training. Look for how they are doing, not just the results ont eh scoresheet.
such a small sample size is ST. Over the course of a full year, the good and bad luck (and hot and cold streaks) even out.
and, they do wipe out the stat sheet on opening day, so everyone starts out the same again.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:45pm at 1:45 pm (UTC -4)
good ab Frenchy
asod75
3/23/2010-1:45pm at 1:45 pm (UTC -4)
Nice AB by Francouer there…drawing the walk, great to see.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:46pm at 1:46 pm (UTC -4)
Man! ATL radio guys are killing Frenchy…
“Francouer has seen FIVE pitches, I repeat FIVE pitches AB here”… “Francouer has reached the FULL COUNT”….
ceetar
3/23/2010-1:50pm at 1:50 pm (UTC -4)
lol..
asod75
3/23/2010-1:51pm at 1:51 pm (UTC -4)
ATL announcers have always been brutal, whether on TV or radio. As are Marlin announcers. I’ll tell you what, I used to love Jon Miller and Joe Morgan back in the day, but that day was a long time ago. Today, here are some of the errors Miller has made: “Brian McCann, perhaps the best hitting catcher in baseball,” then Joe had to remind him about Joe Mauer. “Jerry Manuel, entering his first full season as the Mets manager, replacing Willie Randolph last year. Oh wait, he was the manager last year all year, right?”
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:52pm at 1:52 pm (UTC -4)
wow
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:56pm at 1:56 pm (UTC -4)
LOL
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-1:56pm at 1:56 pm (UTC -4)
That is bad. Nothing like having a little knowledge of what you’re broadcasting on.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:00pm at 2:00 pm (UTC -4)
I guess we should be glad we have GKR….
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:51pm at 1:51 pm (UTC -4)
So with Ike sent down I am guessing he goes to AAA Bisons also along with FMart, Thole and Tejada.
Bisons Team really has something to look forward to in 2010.
C. Thole
1B. Davis
SS. Tejada
OF. FMart
trs86
3/23/2010-2:20pm at 2:20 pm (UTC -4)
Not yet, he was assigned to minor league camp and then they will determine AA or AAA.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:21pm at 2:21 pm (UTC -4)
True but it’s expected he will be assigned to AAA.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:56pm at 1:56 pm (UTC -4)
6 of Ollies last 8 pitches were balls not a good sign.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-1:58pm at 1:58 pm (UTC -4)
part of ST… maybe he was instructed to throw balls this game…
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:58pm at 1:58 pm (UTC -4)
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:56pm at 1:56 pm (UTC -4)
1 out
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-1:59pm at 1:59 pm (UTC -4)
wow murphy heads up play
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:00pm at 2:00 pm (UTC -4)
OUT at third. Nice heads up by Murph – even though the throw wasn’t all that accurate.
Ollie could be looking a little better to ease my concerns….
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:01pm at 2:01 pm (UTC -4)
Would 3 pitch K do it for ya?
ceetar
3/23/2010-2:06pm at 2:06 pm (UTC -4)
It’s still spring, so the trivial things like how he bounces back and what he does in certain situations is more important than the overall line.
And the ability to throw a 3pitch K is always fun.
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:13pm at 2:13 pm (UTC -4)
lol – obviously I like those. Just a little off yet.
I’m not down on him though ’cause you know nobody wants to see Ollie succeed more than me. —Since I was most vocal in them resigning him.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:00pm at 2:00 pm (UTC -4)
so a walk a hit a runner thrown out on the base paths and a k.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:02pm at 2:02 pm (UTC -4)
TRS, check out ESPN’s GameCast. It’s working well.
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/gamecast?gameId=300323121
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:08pm at 2:08 pm (UTC -4)
Ouch Gary the way he just said the Mets outlook for the 8th inning guy hurts when you hear it.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:10pm at 2:10 pm (UTC -4)
Grave you watching game? Did you get a chill at Gary’s talking about the Mets not getting a starter?
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:11pm at 2:11 pm (UTC -4)
Gary and Keith commenting on how it’s a much friendly feel in the clubhouse this year and much ‘easier’ than in years past….
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:14pm at 2:14 pm (UTC -4)
Tell me that when the pressures of the season are on them if they struggle this season.
How they handle adversity is when we will see if there are any cracks in the clubhouse.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:12pm at 2:12 pm (UTC -4)
Nice! RISP w/2 out!
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:14pm at 2:14 pm (UTC -4)
hmmmm perhaps Murphy is pressing?
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:17pm at 2:17 pm (UTC -4)
If that is true I’d be concerned but I have to believe he is not in Spring Training.
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:18pm at 2:18 pm (UTC -4)
Keith talking earlier about that new upright stance. Said he doesn’t believe in totally changing a batter’s stance that way and believes he’s not comfortable yet. Said he may never be if it’s not natural for him.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:18pm at 2:18 pm (UTC -4)
Another walk by Ollie
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:20pm at 2:20 pm (UTC -4)
On a 2 – 0 count Escobar goes deep 2 run homer. Ollie needs to regroup and get ahead of the count on these hitters.
asod75
3/23/2010-2:26pm at 2:26 pm (UTC -4)
Unfortunately, the old Ollie showed up, ever so briefly. He thought he had McCann struck out on a 3-2 pitch, then went into meltdown mode, missing badly on two pitches. Then grooves the 2-0 pitch, 3-1 Braves. Did make a nice recovery and began throwing strikes again to get out of the inning.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:21pm at 2:21 pm (UTC -4)
2-run HR by Escobar
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:21pm at 2:21 pm (UTC -4)
Error by Castillo
asod75
3/23/2010-2:24pm at 2:24 pm (UTC -4)
Castillo is beyond horrible in the field. Hard to believe because he was so good earlier in his career.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:24pm at 2:24 pm (UTC -4)
My only concern is Ollie seems to be falling behind in the count on many of the hitters today. His slider though has looked pretty good today.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:26pm at 2:26 pm (UTC -4)
Frenchy HR
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:26pm at 2:26 pm (UTC -4)
Nice HR for Frenchy.
3-2 Atlanta.
asod75
3/23/2010-2:26pm at 2:26 pm (UTC -4)
That has to feel good for Francoeur. He smoked that thing.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:27pm at 2:27 pm (UTC -4)
You think Frenchy was thinking of his former manager as he rounded the bases?
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:30pm at 2:30 pm (UTC -4)
ATL radio continues to bash Frenchy..
“That’s the Francouer we are used to see”
“He won’t get that first pitch fastball during the season at all”
hmmmm and where’s Ryan Church?
asod75
3/23/2010-2:32pm at 2:32 pm (UTC -4)
ATL announcers = inbred hicks. Probably the same guys who were referring Francoeur as The Natural two or three years ago.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:35pm at 2:35 pm (UTC -4)
inbred hicks… LOL
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:33pm at 2:33 pm (UTC -4)
and these guys continue to make fun of Perez’s AB… these guys are really bad….
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:40pm at 2:40 pm (UTC -4)
These guys can’t figure out who this #96 LHP is… WTF?
asod75
3/23/2010-2:36pm at 2:36 pm (UTC -4)
I smell a danger spot here. Ollie starting to miss badly on pitches.
asod75
3/23/2010-2:37pm at 2:37 pm (UTC -4)
Missed badly, another walk.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:37pm at 2:37 pm (UTC -4)
This is the deepest he has gone so far correct? I assume he may just be getting tired yes?
asod75
3/23/2010-2:39pm at 2:39 pm (UTC -4)
I’m hoping that’s the case. Overall, he looked pretty good, but still a few trouble spots where he appeared to lose concentration.
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:38pm at 2:38 pm (UTC -4)
Darling said where’s the gun also, great!
trs86
3/23/2010-2:39pm at 2:39 pm (UTC -4)
Raul Valdez on loaner from the Mexican league. Hmmm…
trs86
3/23/2010-2:43pm at 2:43 pm (UTC -4)
That guy got hit HARD right at Frenchy for a DP.
trs86
3/23/2010-2:41pm at 2:41 pm (UTC -4)
Good news is that he was only at about 80 pitches. That should have gotten him 6 innings
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:47pm at 2:47 pm (UTC -4)
I would hope.
As long as he’s healthy and the velocity is up where it needs to be, I’m hoping he’ll get into some kind of groove as April goes on.
(Crossing my fingers)
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:42pm at 2:42 pm (UTC -4)
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=valdes001rau
trs86
3/23/2010-2:43pm at 2:43 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah, but do you have his Mexican League stats???? Huh????
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:45pm at 2:45 pm (UTC -4)
Hey be happy I got you this.
trs86
3/23/2010-2:47pm at 2:47 pm (UTC -4)
LOL
Mr North Jersey
3/23/2010-2:43pm at 2:43 pm (UTC -4)
frenchy says, Comete Eso!
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:43pm at 2:43 pm (UTC -4)
Very nice, Frenchy. Doubling up Chipper.
Franceour loves to show off that arm.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/23/2010-2:43pm at 2:43 pm (UTC -4)
nice job Frenchy! Take That ATL announcers!! inbred hicks!
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:48pm at 2:48 pm (UTC -4)
hahaha…
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:48pm at 2:48 pm (UTC -4)
Jerry being interviewed by Gary and Keith right now.
Won’t commit to Jose batting 3rd once he’s back.
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:50pm at 2:50 pm (UTC -4)
Jerry definitely wants another lefty in the BP – three if he can get them.
He thinks Taka2 could be a complimentary lefty in the BP.
trs86
3/23/2010-2:51pm at 2:51 pm (UTC -4)
He might be but he is much more useful as our #5.
asod75
3/23/2010-2:53pm at 2:53 pm (UTC -4)
If he wants three lefties, then that means Misch and Taka would make the team, correct? Have fun in Japan, Figs….
trs86
3/23/2010-2:54pm at 2:54 pm (UTC -4)
I think he said that in jest.
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:53pm at 2:53 pm (UTC -4)
I’m in agreement there.
I was just curious why Jerry doesn’t think so….
asod75
3/23/2010-2:48pm at 2:48 pm (UTC -4)
So glad Reyes will be back soon. George Burns may have more power than Cora (and Castillo for that matter) and he’s been dead for several years…..
metsfan4decades
3/23/2010-2:51pm at 2:51 pm (UTC -4)
With that Castillo steals second….
asod75
3/23/2010-2:50pm at 2:50 pm (UTC -4)
Pitch looked high to Wright, Sir Gimps a Lot got the steal though. Nice job, Luis!
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