"My disobliging ways are a matter of habit"
The Rum Tug Tugger is a curious cat and there isn’t any need for you to doubt it
for he will do as he do do and there’s no doing anything about it
The New York Mets played baseball as if they were a pack of cats tonight in San Juan, disorganized and disinterested. Only Jason Bay seemed at all intrigued, taking a few playful swipes at the dangling ball of yarn thrust in his face by Florida Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco (7-6) and converting them into a pair of rare (for him) home runs, but it was too little too late especially considering that most of his teammates spent the majority of the evening pooping in sand or cleaning themselves as the final score of Marlins 10, Mets 3 indicates.
"If you like piña coladas..."
The Mets fell behind before I could even sit down with a glass of fine Puerto Rican Rum. Chris Coghlan led off the bottom of the 1st with a walk then stole second base. Gaby Sanchez moved him to third with a sacrifice bunt and the Mets played the infield halfway on the Hiram Bithorn Stadium artificial surface. Hanley Ramirez hit a sharp grounder right at shortstop Jose Reyes who was apparently still thinking about getting picked off of first base in the top half of the inning as it bounced past him into the outfield for an error as Coghlan scored to make it 1-0 Marlins. With 1 out in the top of the 2nd Bay hit a solo home run to tie it but that’s the last sniff of catnip the Mets had in this game.
"You're gonna need a bigger scoop," said Chief Brody.
In the bottom of the 3rd the Marlins began to clean up while the Mets pooped. The pitcher Nolasco led off with a ground rule double to right-center. Coghlan laid down a sacrifice bunt that found the perfect spot on the infield so that by the time Mets catcher Henry Blanco fielded it and threw to first base Coghlan was safe putting runners on the corners with no outs. Sanchez doubled both runners home making it 3-1 Marlins, then advanced to third base on a wild pitch by Mets starter R.A. Dickey (6-1). Ramirez then doubled to drive in Sanchez and it was 4-1. 2 outs later Cody Ross singled to drive in Sanchez and after 3 it was 5-1 Marlins. It stayed that way until the bottom of the 6th when Ross hit a solo homer off of reliever Fernando Nieve to make it 6-1 Marlins.
Hey Bay Bay!
In the top of the 7th Bay again showed he was the only cat on the Mets who was focused on the game. With 2 outs and David Wright on first Bay homered to deep right bringing the Mets to within 6-3 but that’s as close as they would get.
I'm going to need some serious rum-goggles for this
Coghlan hit a solo homer for the Marlins in the bottom of the 7th to make it 7-3. In the 8th touted rookie Mike Stanton hit a 2-out, 3-run homer off Ryota Igarashi for the final score of 10-3 while I looked for the bottom of my bottle of rum.
62 comments
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:12pm at 10:12 pm (UTC -4)
OK that was just gross.
No not the kitty litter box it’s the game i mean.
We gave up 10 runs? I am still not sure how exactly did that happen. Maybe the rum had something to do with it.
Watching Jerry postgame he keeps suckin his lip I think he needs a drink.
How about Bay? I think he found a new home. The San Juan Senators could sure use his bat now that Jesus Feliciano is no longer there.
Seriously though it was nice to see Bay have 3 rbi’s in a game for a change.
Dickey couldn’t handle the heat I guess. better luck next time.
So I hear Pagan is playing manana but then again I have heard this before so i will wait for Kevin B’s lineup 1st.
Braves look 2 win and Phils look 2 lose hey we will have 2 take what we can get I suppose.
Like I said in the dugout, Enjoy The Ride People.
GravediggerHebner
6/28/2010-10:16pm at 10:16 pm (UTC -4)
You and Kevin B up in a tree
k-i-s-s-i-n-g
first comes love then comes marriage
then comes little Kevin NJ in a baby carriage
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:26pm at 10:26 pm (UTC -4)
hahahahahaha, dude I haven’t heard that in like 4 ever.
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:04pm at 11:04 pm (UTC -4)
the cat box is actually a cake, if that makes you feel better.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:06pm at 11:06 pm (UTC -4)
barf
Kingman 26
6/28/2010-10:15pm at 10:15 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah, that was a stinker; from Jose getting picked off to his not being able to field, what a rancid game.
Let’s get back on the damn horse tomorrow, so we can win 2 of 3 when Pelf wins Weds.
And wasn’t it Chief Brody?
GravediggerHebner
6/28/2010-10:22pm at 10:22 pm (UTC -4)
I came to Mets blogging via the path of passion for my work, not passion for accuracy. It’s totally cool that I report that the left handed pitcher Henri Mahia got injured in Buffalo because you knowing that he got injured is what’s important.
GravediggerHebner
6/28/2010-10:55pm at 10:55 pm (UTC -4)
By the way I’m referring to a certain other blog’s post breaking the initial Mejia news about him leaving the game. I just realized I had discussed that with NJ, not you, so you might have no idea what the hell I’m talking about.
GravediggerHebner
6/28/2010-10:26pm at 10:26 pm (UTC -4)
I fixed it. Chief is i before e except after c unless that c is followed by an h right?
metsfan4decades
6/28/2010-10:15pm at 10:15 pm (UTC -4)
Well, if the anointed second coming Strasburg can have an off night, I suppose RA can as well.
I noted early in the game, Dickey really looked hot out there. After the first couple of innings he removed that undershirt he had on. I suppose the heat could have affected him tonight as much as anything. Jerry alluded to it in the post game too.
Sloppy play and a sharp Nolasco didn’t help the cause either.
Don’t think anyone thought RA was gonna go undefeated but I was really disappointed in the BP too. Have to stop giving up those long balls late in games.
Bah…get ‘em tomorrow, boys.
metsfan4decades
6/28/2010-10:22pm at 10:22 pm (UTC -4)
Ah…Ronnie finally explaining Mejia’s injury in a way I can understand. Said it’s not a tear in the rotater cuff but rather a muscle problem surrounding it.
He said expect 10 days of rest, then they’ll start icing it and rehabbing/stretching it out some. If he’s got no pain then, he’ll kind of slowly make his way back. Said it’s not gonna be quick and expect at least a 2 week rehab if all goes well, longer if not. Makes you wonder about Mejia being available/involved in any trade, which is fine with me. I’d rather keep him, if possible.
Ronnie said it’s unusual for a 20 year old to have this type of problem but it can happen.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:39pm at 10:39 pm (UTC -4)
Since Pagan been out of lineup the Mets are 2-3.
So far the pattern has been Lose-Win-Lose-Win-Lose. So what are the odds we win tomorrow to continue trend? Oh wait Pagan is expected to play tomorrow. Scratch that
metsfan4decades
6/28/2010-10:44pm at 10:44 pm (UTC -4)
I just read that Tatis is playing tomorrow instead of Ike. So here’s hoping that Pagan is back in the line-up.
Ronnie’s prediction for Beltran’s return:
After playing a full game today, if his legs are fine, they’ll want to see how he fairs playing about 3 full games in a row. If all goes well, he should be ready. Said he should be back then right after the ASB. If his legs don’t feel good, said expect another 2 weeks at least after the ASB.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:46pm at 10:46 pm (UTC -4)
Keeping fingers crossed all goes well.
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:12pm at 11:12 pm (UTC -4)
tatis should never be in the lineup. ever.
if Ike is going to need days off, get someone better on the bench!
and if Beltrans legs aren’t feeling good enough by the ASB, don’t expect another 2 weeks to do anything other than make them worse, so write off seeing him at all.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:15pm at 11:15 pm (UTC -4)
So what ever happened to all the Free Evans talk?
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:23pm at 11:23 pm (UTC -4)
I was going to mention Evans, but did not want to start a riot. I actually now think he could be part of a trade, and it does not make a ton of sense having him rotting on the bench up here. But he is having a nice year.
I have not had much luck freeing any of my prisoners lately. Although I did finally get Carter up.
and Zapata is finally on a SS team. So maybe I am doing better than I realized!
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:25pm at 11:25 pm (UTC -4)
Never Give Up! Never Surrender!
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:32pm at 11:32 pm (UTC -4)
I am in movie mode now I believe that is from a Tim Allen sci-fi flick.
Hazmet
6/28/2010-11:38pm at 11:38 pm (UTC -4)
Galaxy Quest I believe.
With Tony Schaloub (spelling?) aka Monk
and S. Weaver.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:40pm at 11:40 pm (UTC -4)
That’s it thanks Haz
GravediggerHebner
6/28/2010-11:41pm at 11:41 pm (UTC -4)
Hazmet is correct. Hope you don’t mind if instead of Allen or Shaloub I go with Weaver.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:49pm at 11:49 pm (UTC -4)
Now I have seen her boobs in the movie trading places and those are implants!
Hazmet
6/29/2010-12:00am at 12:00 am (UTC -4)
Trading Places was Tony Curtis’s girl Jamie Lee Curtis who also is married to Spinal Tap fav Christopher Guest. She also has the title Lady Haden-Guest as Christopher is from nobility in the UK.
I’m full of useless information, amongst other things.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:43pm at 10:43 pm (UTC -4)
HERE’S A TWEET FROM THAT D*CK KenDavidoff
“Down in Puerto Rico, they’re saying, “Los #Mets van a terminar 80-82.†(Thanks to @Pix11Lolita for the translation.)”
about 1 hour ago via web
KenDavidoff
Ken Davidoff
http://twitter.com/KenDavidoff/statuses/17296566619
GravediggerHebner
6/28/2010-10:57pm at 10:57 pm (UTC -4)
I recently joined twitter but was already aware of Davidoff including that W-L record thing in so many of his tweets so I haven’t followed him. I can’t read Newsday online anyway plus I figure what is the chance that he is going to break an important story before everybody else on earth?
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:58pm at 10:58 pm (UTC -4)
True
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:52pm at 10:52 pm (UTC -4)
For what it’s worth, several #Mets told me after the game that it was tough to get used to the lighting at Bithorn Stadium
4 minutes ago via TweetDeck
NYPost_Kernan
Kevin Kernan
http://twitter.com/NYPost_Kernan/statuses/17300158938
Well it isn’t worth much since it didn’t seem to hurt the Marlins.
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:13pm at 11:13 pm (UTC -4)
they are used to playing in a 2nd rate stadium in crappy tropical conditions.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:16pm at 11:16 pm (UTC -4)
Ouch now that wasn’t nice. Hiram Bithorn is a historical facility.
Wait that doesn’t help.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-10:57pm at 10:57 pm (UTC -4)
Hey I didn’t see this.
There is a “possibility,†Minaya said, that Oliver Perez could begin a minor-league assignment this week. He is further along in the process than fellow injured former starter, John Maine. Both are attempting to regain velocity. Perez is rehabbing from knee tendinitis. Maine is recovering from right shoulder weakness.
http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2010/06/mets_general_manager_omar_mina_1.html
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:08pm at 11:08 pm (UTC -4)
Do we really want Ollie back?
I mean really? Gun to the head do you want Ollie back?
I hope those guns are loaded with blanks.
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:16pm at 11:16 pm (UTC -4)
of course no one wants him back. that doesn’t mean he isn’t going to be back at some point however.
I actually expect that he will get some starts at some point. And sadly, it is possible he could be the rotation addition that could give Taka some rest if needed.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:17pm at 11:17 pm (UTC -4)
So gun to your head you would say no?
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:19pm at 11:19 pm (UTC -4)
personally, no I do not want him back.
But mostly, I want the team (and pitching) to be cruising along so nicely that they have absolutely no need (or room) for him!
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:22pm at 11:22 pm (UTC -4)
You would be good in that movie. What’s it called again???
Oh “Saw”.
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:26pm at 11:26 pm (UTC -4)
not having seen it, I am not quite sure if I just got insulted, or complimented. or both.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:29pm at 11:29 pm (UTC -4)
LoLoLoL YOUR A SURVIVOR.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:13pm at 11:13 pm (UTC -4)
FYI don’t look now but I think metsgrrl is trying her hand at twitter play by play of Twins game.
Is that legal? I sure hope it’s not. Nah just kidding. Maybe she and Cerrone can start a new Twitter play by play thingamabob.
metsfan4decades
6/28/2010-11:19pm at 11:19 pm (UTC -4)
I know she’s thought of very highly in some circles but her posts just annoy me most times. It’s probably the generation gap with me – LOL. She had on long post last year when evaluating Citi Field ranting about the music. The music? …..LOL. She complained about some ‘old’ music from the early 90s, wanting to replace it with some more current. I had to laugh because I didn’t even know the ‘old’ she was complaining about, never mind the new….
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:27pm at 11:27 pm (UTC -4)
if the early 90′s is now “oldies”, then I really have passed deep into old fartdom.
prismo
6/29/2010-12:40am at 12:40 am (UTC -4)
Hate to break it to ya 4d, but I don’t think she’s much younger than you! I believe Ms.Rose is solidly in her 40s.
And unless it’s played on the Oldies radio station, music isn’t old. I haven’t heard 90s music on Oldies yet, let alone 80s music.
metsfan4decades
6/29/2010-7:59am at 7:59 am (UTC -4)
Ah, I stand corrected. But if she is in her 5th decade, then I find her style of writing even more puzzling. I just took her for a 20 something year old…
prismo
6/29/2010-10:48am at 10:48 am (UTC -4)
ooooo burn
GravediggerHebner
6/29/2010-11:43am at 11:43 am (UTC -4)
You guys gave me my first good laugh of the day, thank you!
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:18pm at 11:18 pm (UTC -4)
Ugh, soooo when was the last time that Bay hit 2 homers in a game exactly?
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:20pm at 11:20 pm (UTC -4)
LoL no sooner that I write that comment that I find the following.
The #Mets Jason Bay has as many two-homer games (2) as one-homer games (2) this season. #MLB
6 minutes ago via web
STATS_MLB
STATS LLC
http://twitter.com/STATS_MLB/statuses/17301823760
Is that a good stat or a bad one?
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:30pm at 11:30 pm (UTC -4)
good. He still has power in there someplace. maybe we will see some more of it for the next couple of months?
Although we thought that after he hit 2 fx. the yankers at the big ball park…
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:31pm at 11:31 pm (UTC -4)
Hey he is our 88 million dollar man and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Hazmet
6/28/2010-11:43pm at 11:43 pm (UTC -4)
I believe against the Yankee’s and then he promptly got plunked in the back his third at bat. By accident of course, cough cough, because the Yankee’s neeevveeeerrr intentionally hit players. Alright he got hit by a curve ball but still.
Hazmet
6/28/2010-11:44pm at 11:44 pm (UTC -4)
Oops might have been in his Orioles 4 hit game, nevermind it’s late.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:28pm at 11:28 pm (UTC -4)
So I see FWICG.com has a post titled “Carlos Beltran Played Nine Innings in CF for St. Lucie”.
It’s good to see he has him in the right league. He was still reporting Mejia was hurt while pitching in AAA this weekend.
I think it’s a Mejia thing because I remember he also kept reporting Mejia was sent down to AAA even though he was sent down to AA.
Maybe he is trying to send Mets a subtle message?
metsfan4decades
6/28/2010-11:37pm at 11:37 pm (UTC -4)
hahaha – I laughed right out loud at the ‘has him in the right league’ thing.
Watching replay of Daily News Live on SNY that aired earlier. I’m so tired of Macanamie(sp?) talking about the Phillies still being the elite team in the NL east. He’s now saying they’re about to go on a tear and pull ahead in the race but the Mets will play meaningful games in Sept this year.
Of all the analysts on SNY shows, he annoys me the most, hands down.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:47pm at 11:47 pm (UTC -4)
I barely watch that so when I saw you write Macanamie I 1st thought you was trying to say Macadamia in an attempt to poke fun at someone in the studio.
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:51pm at 11:51 pm (UTC -4)
mets and phils still have IIRC 12 games left with each other. Those should really help sort out the standings.
for some reason, I think they will end up being close, and they will go 6-6.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:33pm at 11:33 pm (UTC -4)
I am wasting all my A material and almost no one will see it.
I knew I should of had that coffee earlier today.
metsfan4decades
6/28/2010-11:53pm at 11:53 pm (UTC -4)
LOL….
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:35pm at 11:35 pm (UTC -4)
bummer for the philly fans.
Utley hurt his hand sliding into 2nd tonight, and is going for an MRI tomorrow. Not sure if it is the thumb or the hand itself, but if he broke something, that is going to be a major hurt to them. Their recent winning ways correlated to him starting to hit again.
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:39pm at 11:39 pm (UTC -4)
I don’t wish him harm because that just wouldn’t be nice but if he could maybe just take a few days off for precautionary reasons I’d be fine with that.
stickguy
6/28/2010-11:44pm at 11:44 pm (UTC -4)
going for tests tomorrow. so will know by game time if he is going to be out for any period of time.
metsfan4decades
6/28/2010-11:52pm at 11:52 pm (UTC -4)
Polanco is out day to day with some injury as well.
Wait…where’s that violin?
Mr North Jersey
6/28/2010-11:37pm at 11:37 pm (UTC -4)
Eli from Brooklyn tweets.
So which Mets player will be heading out at 2:00 AM for “Puerto Rican food”? #DominicanAllTheSame 8 minutes ago via txt
EliFromBrooklyn
Eli
http://twitter.com/EliFromBrooklyn/statuses/17302752677
If Puerto Ricans in the states order Chinese. Doesn’t the reverse apply in Puerto Rico then? Oh someone needs to lock Iggy and Taka in their rooms tonight.