“I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice. ” Casey Stengel
Here’s what you missed on TRDMB on Thursday 4/29/10:
- Real Dirty Mets Forecast 04-29-10Â by prismo
- The Next Captain Of The Mets Is Not Wright But… by Mr North Jersey
- This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty The †Birthday Musings†Edition 04-29-72 by rustyjr
- First Place Mets Minor League Update 4-28Â by metro
- Real Dirty Mets Blog Midday Open Thread by CaseStreet
Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia: 36
Today’s Trivia: Which of the players listed below does not have their number retired by the New York Mets?
- Casey Stengel
- Gil Hodges
- Nolan Ryan
- Tom Seaver
25 comments
CaseStreet
4/30/2010-12:06pm at 12:06 pm (UTC -4)
Will the Mets sweep the Phils?
darknova306
4/30/2010-12:11pm at 12:11 pm (UTC -4)
No. With all the runners our pitching staff allows on, facing that lineup in that ballpark, I could see us getting swept fairly easily.
CaseStreet
4/30/2010-12:20pm at 12:20 pm (UTC -4)
hmm, so you’re saying the Mets fantastic homestand was due to Citi Field’s expansive dimensions? Interesting take.
darknova306
4/30/2010-1:25pm at 1:25 pm (UTC -4)
No, actually I think the homestand success was more the rotation pitching well and the other teams being sloppy. It helped that the offense started heating up, too. My concern is still pitching, going forward. If Niese keeps allowing all those runners, he’s gonna get lit up. Pelfrey isn’t going to keep up this amazing pace he’s on (not that he’ll regress to sucking, but it’ll be interesting to see exactly where he levels off). And we all know reservations about relying on Ollie/Maine. Our pitching staff as a whole still leads baseball in walks, and that’s really concerning as well.
trs86
4/30/2010-12:33pm at 12:33 pm (UTC -4)
I don’t expect the sweep for sure but I disagree with the thoughts on getting swept because of runners on.
Game 1 we have Niese with a not too good WHIP of 1.86 vs Kendrick who has a similar WHIP.
Games 2 and 3 we have 2 pitchers with WHIP of 1.121 and 1.192
darknova306
4/30/2010-1:26pm at 1:26 pm (UTC -4)
Good point.
njstuckintx
4/30/2010-12:36pm at 12:36 pm (UTC -4)
Hitting in City vs. Philth’s place, There were quite a few gap shots that would have been out of the bandbox by the liberty bell. I could see this going either way, but I’m guessing a lot of 8-6 games. I’m going optomistic and saying 2-1 Mets advantage in the series.
metsfan4decades
4/30/2010-1:32pm at 1:32 pm (UTC -4)
You see Moyer outpitching Santana fairly easily?
darknova306
4/30/2010-1:43pm at 1:43 pm (UTC -4)
Alright, maybe not easily. That’s the game I think we have the best shot of winning. Just hope the bats continue to heat up and Santana has his control locked in.
metsfan4decades
4/30/2010-2:19pm at 2:19 pm (UTC -4)
Agreed.
CaseStreet
4/30/2010-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
Niese v. Kendrick – Advantage Mets
Pelf v. Halladay – Advantage Phils
Santana v. Moyer – Advantage Mets
LHP Niese and Santana will have good outings against the LHB Phils.
The challenge will be whether the Mets can knock Halladay out early to get to the bullpen and whether Pelf can continue to pitch well against probably the toughest lineup he’s faced.
I’ll put my neck out and say we sweep in Philly!
metsfan4decades
4/30/2010-1:31pm at 1:31 pm (UTC -4)
Obviously, my favorite response!
This can go so many ways…
darknova306
4/30/2010-1:40pm at 1:40 pm (UTC -4)
If we sweep in Philly, you can call me out on Monday for being overly Nabob-ish. I’d welcome that in exchange for continuing the winning streak.
trs86
4/30/2010-12:48pm at 12:48 pm (UTC -4)
I found this quote funny from MLB.com’s matchup
Moyer pitched well enough to win Tuesday in a loss to the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. He allowed 10 hits and four runs in six innings,
Damn what low standards. Well enough to win is a 6 ERA with a WHIP of 2.00 is pitching “well enough to win”
metsfan4decades
4/30/2010-1:40pm at 1:40 pm (UTC -4)
I’ve basically given up on predictions this year….but I’ll give it a shot for this weekend:
Niese vs. Kendrick: Small advantage Mets. Kendrick is just not that good and wouldn’t even be in that rotation if not for injuries. If Niese is sharper than he’s been, and/or limits the damage even with walks, the Mets can take this one.
Pelfrey vs. Halladay: Advantage Phils. Past records, Halladay is obviously the better pitcher. This year so far, Pelf has him beat. Halladay coming off a loss but what are the odds he does that back to back?
Santana vs. Moyer: Advantage Mets. Reasons: obvious.
ceetar
4/30/2010-1:47pm at 1:47 pm (UTC -4)
Say what you will about the Phillies offense.. right now it’s just not _that_ good, and the Mets are hot. The Mets have seen Kendrick, but I don’t think the Phillies have seen Niese. (which is an advantage in my mind)
Satuday’s a bit of a crap shoot, in that Pelfrey is due to give up a run or two, and it’s Halladay (who’s also due, technically). I think the idea here is to capitalize on the opportunites, steal bases, move runners over, etc. It’s nice to work a guy, but some guys fight that by being able to go long. So it might not work with Halladay. Either way, if Pelf pitches well, we’ve got a good shot.
Sunday is a mismatch in our favor. Play sound baseball so if Santana does let up a pop fly (home run) it’s only one run. Force Moyer early. I feel like the Mets are often aggressive against Moyer, but they should be more patient. But what do I really know? If they could chase him, this game is almost a gimmie against their bullpen with Santana pitching.
stickguy
4/30/2010-2:18pm at 2:18 pm (UTC -4)
so what you are saying is that, based on the recent trends of the Mets, they will win big the 1st 2 games, then get blown out on SUnday.
I am with MF4D on this one. I have no idea what to expect.
I just hope the Phils pen continues it suckitude, even with Lidge back.
metsfan4decades
4/30/2010-2:22pm at 2:22 pm (UTC -4)
Raise your hand if you’d like to see Halladay leave in the 8th with a couple run lead and Lidge come in to blow that lead.
metsgirl31
4/30/2010-2:35pm at 2:35 pm (UTC -4)
Consider my hand raised….
Mr North Jersey
4/30/2010-2:37pm at 2:37 pm (UTC -4)
I love your scenario but I have to say the idea of watching Halladay not get out of the 1st inning I love even more.
trs86
4/30/2010-2:41pm at 2:41 pm (UTC -4)
Or perhaps even better not get to the first inning. He could always go out late Friday for tacos.
Mr North Jersey
4/30/2010-3:14pm at 3:14 pm (UTC -4)
Nah what’s the fun in that?
I want it to happen on the field for all to see.
CaseStreet
4/30/2010-2:39pm at 2:39 pm (UTC -4)
I’d prefer to see Halladay leave in the 4th with a couple of runs behind and Figgy coming in to blow a close game:)
metsfan4decades
4/30/2010-2:52pm at 2:52 pm (UTC -4)
O.K. – agreed Mr. North, TRS and Case’s scenarios area all better than mine.
Although I’m not caring if Figgy looks bad against us. Just assume he be a no factor in it all.
Mr North Jersey
4/30/2010-2:27pm at 2:27 pm (UTC -4)
I have a hard time predicting what will happen in this series except to say the odds of any 1 team sweeping regardless of who it is is not good to begin with so I just hope we are on the winning end of this series.
Trying to figure who these guys are is anyone’s guess. I for one didn’t think they would be a team with a pitching staff that has produced the numbers they have so far or a offense that has done what it has so far also.
Looking forward to being happily surprised this weekend.