How about we let the Wild Rumpus start for Buffalo?
TRDMB member Hazmet was wondering last night what today’s matchup of Tim Lincecum, known as The Freak, and Oliver Perez should be billed as. In hindsight I submit The Freak versus The Wild Rumpus. Perez stood on the Citi Field mound and showed all Mets fans his wild rumpus this afternoon that’s for sure. Neither starting pitcher was around when Aaron Rowand hit a 2-run homer off Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia (0-2) in the top of the 8th to give the Giants a 6-5 lead, then closer Brian Wilson came on to get the 5-out save. All 5 of those outs were strikeouts, including 1 of David Wright on a called strike 3 which he objected to so strongly that he was immediately ejected from the game. The only blemish for Wilson was a wind blown pop-up hit by Jason Bay that fell between the converging Giants fielders but he was stranded on 2nd base as the San Francisco Giants held on for the 6-5 win over the New York Mets.
Ollie's favorite show
Mets starter Perez was wild from the start and it wasn’t long before he was out of the game. Juan Uribe led off the top of the 2nd with a walk. 1 out later Nate Schierholtz singled. The next batter Matt Downs singled to left driving in Uribe. Perez then uncorked a wild pitch moving Schierholtz and Downs up to 3rd and 2nd respectively. Ryan Rohlinger grounded out to short driving in Schierholtz for the Giants 2nd run. Perez walked his counterpart Lincecum but escaped the inning without further damage when Rowand struck out. After 1 1/2 innings it was 2-0 Giants.
Ollie's favorite movie
In the top of the 3rd Perez walked 2 more batters and hit 1 with a pitch but escaped without allowing any runs. He failed to do that in the 4th when Rohlinger led off with a walk. Lincecum grounded into a fielder’s choice then Rowand walked. Perez walked Andres Torres to load the bases and was removed from the game having thrown 99 pitches and walked 7 batters, hit 1 with a pitch, and thrown 1 wild pitch in 3 1/3 innings. Raul Valdes came on in relief but the wildness stayed in the game. After Pablo Sandoval lined out Valdes walked Uribe to force in a run. Rowand then scored on a passed ball charged to Rod Barajas and the Giants led 4-0 after 3 1/2.
Prince Timmy
The Mets got to Lincecum in the 6th. With 1 out Jose Reyes singled then stole 2nd. Bay followed with a walk. 1 out later Ike Davis singled scoring Reyes. Jeff Francoeur then singled driving in Bay and after 6 it was 4-2 Giants. Lincecum had thrown 116 pitches to this point. He took the mound to start the 7th inning but once pinch-hitter Gary Matthews Jr. was announced Lincecum was removed and his valiant effort had come to an end. So did his chance to get a win. Dan Runzler relieved and struck out Matthews Jr. Angel Pagan then singled. Fernando Tatis pinch-hit for Alex Cora and walked. Reyes followed drawing a walk and loading the bases and that ended Runzler’s appearance.
Uh oh, I think that's the wrong Romo
Sergio Romo (1-3) came on in relief for San Francisco. He was about as successful in the clutch as Tony Romo. He immediately gave up a 2-run single to Bay tying the score, then Wright hit a sacrifice fly to give the Mets a 5-4 lead after 7 innings.
48 comments
stickguy
5/9/2010-5:09pm at 5:09 pm (UTC -4)
horrible loss. to overcome Ollie at his worst, on a day lincicum started, and to have a lead after 7 and still blow the game, at home, it terrible.
Jerry is also an idiot. How the hell can the people running the team not look at them day to day and scratch their heads?
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:09pm at 5:09 pm (UTC -4)
Jerry didnt lose game imo today but i have to ask what happened with jerry’s philosophy of Tatis having to be in game as emergency catcher?
Once blanco left for Cat there was no catcher left.
Also Jerry left Mets without a pinch hitter going into extra’s had they tied game. Is he aware of this and does this not worry him?
prismo
5/9/2010-5:43pm at 5:43 pm (UTC -4)
If they went into extras and had to make a pitcher play a base, it’s DEFINITELY Jerry’s fault. Having no one left on your bench by what…the 8th inning?…is inexcusable.
And you know why it happened? Because he pinch hit with GMJ and then substituted Castillo in at 2nd base! Why not just PH with Castillo if you’re going to play him?
darknova306
5/9/2010-5:10pm at 5:10 pm (UTC -4)
Alright, I’m sick of the long uppercut swing Wright has been using for a long time now. If HoJo can’t get him back to the level, short swing he used to have, he should be replaced. It looks like his pitch recognition is still pretty good, but you can’t succeed when they pound you inside and still can’t catch up to it.
And I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’ve been sick of Oliver Perez since the end of 2008. Get Mejia stretched out in the minors, already.
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:19pm at 5:19 pm (UTC -4)
ive been saying that for 3 months now – obviously jerry doesnt listen to me !
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:11pm at 5:11 pm (UTC -4)
Jerry doesnt kno who would play 3rd had they tied it just shows Jerry doesn’t think ahead much does he?
GravediggerHebner
5/9/2010-5:15pm at 5:15 pm (UTC -4)
However long it took Davis and Frenchy to strike out was how long he had to think about it.
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:16pm at 5:16 pm (UTC -4)
so not long in your opinion?
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:18pm at 5:18 pm (UTC -4)
i think acosta mighht have played third – he’s a big target lol
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:14pm at 5:14 pm (UTC -4)
weather played a factor Jerry just said in regards to Ollie. I wish he would not have said that even if it was true it gives Ollie an xcuse whenever we have bad weather.
He should of said I understand the weather was bad but Ollie is a major league pitcher and we need him to fight through that especially when the other team had to play under the same circumstances.
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:15pm at 5:15 pm (UTC -4)
jerry flip flopped said now he didnt mind burning catcher what a wus
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:18pm at 5:18 pm (UTC -4)
yeah and he screwed the pooch when he switched out both wright & bay the other day !
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:21pm at 5:21 pm (UTC -4)
wait wus may be too strong. how about what a flip flopper?
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:23pm at 5:23 pm (UTC -4)
whoa you calling jerry a liberal democrat? lol
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:17pm at 5:17 pm (UTC -4)
can someone please explain jerrys facination with bunting the leadoff man over with nobody out? I mean pagan has extra base hit capabilities i know castillion is hurt but come on play for the win not the tie !
darknova306
5/9/2010-5:19pm at 5:19 pm (UTC -4)
Because giving away outs is fun!
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:20pm at 5:20 pm (UTC -4)
so is playing whack -a-Omar – but thats a pre seasonactivity
!
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:20pm at 5:20 pm (UTC -4)
Mets did tie game with alil help and hey i will take it plus had a lead and lost it on a homer that looked a lil wind aided. There r good things to take away from this but also bad. I guess we can say that we have another game tomorrow to put this one behind us.
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:22pm at 5:22 pm (UTC -4)
very true there is life on this team – they didn’t lay down & die but i do have to question some of jerry’s decisions
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:24pm at 5:24 pm (UTC -4)
On a happier note how about Ike Davis?
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:27pm at 5:27 pm (UTC -4)
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-5:28pm at 5:28 pm (UTC -4)
So the obvious question is with all that is wrong with the Mets they are still 3 games above .500. When do the Mets finally decide it is time to make a change and what changes should they make?
rustyjr
5/9/2010-5:32pm at 5:32 pm (UTC -4)
promote dillion gee – not dickey
release matthews and the cat call up nick evans and murph
oleosmirf
5/9/2010-8:02pm at 8:02 pm (UTC -4)
Gee has not pitched well at all lately…Dickey’s performance in AAA warrants the opportunity at least.
although we all know Ollie is not going anywhere unless he goes on the DL with another pretend injury
darknova306
5/9/2010-5:36pm at 5:36 pm (UTC -4)
I would be interested in seeing Gee or Takahashi slotted into the rotation. The real question is how much of a leash do they give Ollie and Maine?
Also, Cat and Mathews need to go. This is ridiculous. Bring up Carter and Pridie, or some other combo of guys that aren’t useless.
oleosmirf
5/9/2010-8:09pm at 8:09 pm (UTC -4)
the problem is Matthews is a RH bat and all of our other options in AAA are LH bats.
The only guy who can play CF in AAA that bats RH is F-Mart who got taken out of the game today in the 1st inning.
I do believe though, that Carter should be called up and Catalanatto should be DFA. Considering Cat doesn’t play the field to begin with, Carter should be called up and should be a power threat off the bench/spot start for Francouer and Bay when needed.
darknova306
5/9/2010-9:36pm at 9:36 pm (UTC -4)
What’s the point of a specific side of the plate when that batter is a complete offensive void? Mathews is doing nothing for the team regardless of being a RH bat.
Completely agreed on Carter for Cat.
trs86
5/9/2010-10:30pm at 10:30 pm (UTC -4)
Actually Fmart is LH.
ceetar
5/9/2010-11:52pm at 11:52 pm (UTC -4)
Nick Evans is a righty.
stickguy
5/10/2010-12:08am at 12:08 am (UTC -4)
I’ll take evans too. Carter, evans, Murphy, any one is a massive upgrade.
darknova306
5/9/2010-5:30pm at 5:30 pm (UTC -4)
Message to David Wright: remember 2006 when you were such a great 2-strike hitter? Back when you routinely drove the ball to right field with that perfectly level swing? GO BACK TO THAT!
He’s absolutely infuriating me this year. When does HoJo’s tutelage of Wright come into question? Look at the difference between his old swing and his current swing. This is pissing me off so much.
metsfan4decades
5/9/2010-8:54pm at 8:54 pm (UTC -4)
It’s so maddening. I refuse to believe Wright is overrated, as some are claiming. Maybe it’s past time we get a hitting coach in here that can help Wright. The hitting coach might be overrated to an extent, but if we get someone – anyone – who can help David Wright, that guy more than pays for himself……
johan4cy
5/9/2010-6:36pm at 6:36 pm (UTC -4)
Dallas Braden pitched a perfect game! Hey A-Rod, how’s that for 15 minutes of fame?
metsfan4decades
5/9/2010-10:02pm at 10:02 pm (UTC -4)
Wow – good for Braden. ARod’s comments made it obvious – at least to him – that he was so much above Braden as far as talent goes, maybe this will make him think twice before he opens his mouth.
gategem
5/9/2010-8:10pm at 8:10 pm (UTC -4)
The Mets won 2 of 3 from the Giants and I’ll take that every time. While Jerry may be weak in his in-game decision making the team appears to play hard for him and they are actually playing better than prognosticated by most of the pundits. As long as this continues Jerry’s job should be safe.
Wright’s problems appear to have started with the move to the new ballpark. He changed his hitting approach last year to accommodate the huge interior dimensions of Citi and now it appears he has changed it once again to try and generate hr power. I may be wrong but I believe if you took Wright out of Citi and he played most of his games in a smaller ballpark the old Wright would return. You can’t use his home and away splits because he can’t change his approach and hitting mechanics on the fly for every park he visits so the mechanics are tailored to the home park.
metsfan4decades
5/9/2010-8:52pm at 8:52 pm (UTC -4)
Well, we won the series. Not too shabby.
This game on paper was a long shot anyway but damn….to come this close.
My thoughts – as anyone who was in the dugout today already knows.
- I don’t understand the mindset of leaving Ollie in there after that first walk in the 4th. It was obvious to a little leaguer Ollie had nothing today – noda. Case in point was he was so wild the Giants only got two hits off him even though he walked the ball park. Taking him out after that walk in the 4th and IMO, it’s a 2-0, not 4-0. Do the math, we win by one run….
- It’s almost comical now the obvious internal disagreement between Bobby O. and Hojo on what’s wrong with Wright. Since whatever HoJo is thinking/doing ain’t working, I’m willing to give Bobby O’s thoughts a shot.
- Kudos to the Mets for not laying down and dying even though it was Lincey on the mound. So close….
- Ike Davis obviously is not impressed by a two time Cy Young award winner. Good for the him.
- So…what was the difference between today – and having no ‘emergency’ catcher available, and the game the other day where he switched out Tatis for Wright? Anyone? I can honestly say this is the first game where I was out and out angry at some of Jerry’s moves.
metsfan4decades
5/9/2010-8:58pm at 8:58 pm (UTC -4)
I’m curious to see what they do with Ollie now. I’m betting he gets one more start. If he tanks, it’s anyone’s guess but…..can’t send him down to Triple A to work on his mechanics unless he agrees. They’re not going to DFA him and eat almost 24Mil. Ollie in the BP is a waste b/c he’s not BP material and you’d only be able to use him in a lopsided game. We need every arm in that BP right now, especially with the way Jerry manages the BP.
Best case scenario, to me, is if they need to do something with Ollie is someone convinces him to go to Triple A to work on his stuff. Then, put Taka in the rotation (he’s got the most experience) and call up an arm for the BP – maybe Gee.
metsfan4decades
5/9/2010-9:00pm at 9:00 pm (UTC -4)
“I know what I have to do,” Perez said. “This is not going to happen again.”
One can only hope……
oleosmirf
5/9/2010-9:19pm at 9:19 pm (UTC -4)
how many times has he said this before???
Its a tired act already…
ceetar
5/9/2010-10:30pm at 10:30 pm (UTC -4)
has he said that before? Did anyone ask him what it is he has to do (not listen to Warthen. Working for Maine so far.)
trs86
5/9/2010-10:37pm at 10:37 pm (UTC -4)
I go back to my idea, Murphy in a package for a backend starter to compete with or provide insurance for MO. A guy like Ian Snell or Guthrie would go a long way. Would not keep us from a major upgrade later.
trs86
5/9/2010-10:42pm at 10:42 pm (UTC -4)
By the way for those who will say the Mets screwed up by not getting that type of guy in FA, primary target Pineiro has a 5.30 ERA and 48 hits given up in 35 innings yup a H/9 rate of 12.9.
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-10:54pm at 10:54 pm (UTC -4)
Yea but he doesn’t have Warthen to work with or Citi Fields to play in. He’d be great here.
gategem
5/10/2010-12:31am at 12:31 am (UTC -4)
It should also teach him to stay in the NL. But it’s too early too call otherwise you would have to admit that Livan is a great pitcher.
darknova306
5/9/2010-11:05pm at 11:05 pm (UTC -4)
Don’t forget Jason Marquis and his 20.52 ERA. He’s a “winning player” you know.
Mr North Jersey
5/9/2010-11:13pm at 11:13 pm (UTC -4)
cmon the guy is hurt.
metsfan4decades
5/9/2010-11:33pm at 11:33 pm (UTC -4)
Is he? I didn’t know that.
I still say we should have kept Livan. LOL
Hindsight is always 20/20.
Look at Dallas Branden. He’s got all of an 87mph fb. Somehow, he fooled them all today.
stickguy
5/10/2010-12:13am at 12:13 am (UTC -4)
If they had just listened to me and signed brett myers (who went cheap), might not be having this problem. Actually, one of his best features was he was coverage for the rotation, as well as the back end of the rotation.
kind of like Neive, but having had way more success in the past!