Lil Bit Special Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Mets win 7-0 Pelfrey- 7ip, 3 hits, 0 runs. 5 k's. Beltran 3 run HR in 1st inning. Delgado solo shot in 6th. Great job by them recovering from yesterday's near disaster... Great job by Pelfrey.. glad we didnt give up on him. lets keep it going!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeebers Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Most important stat. 0 Walks. Big Pelph is growing up before our eyes. He seems like he can be a top of the rotation guy. He throws 95+ with crazy movement. In the past, he seemed like he had no confidence and fidgeted with that stupid mouth piece every time he got in trouble. Over the past month and a half, he's just been completely different, absolutely challenging guys when he gets in trouble. All of a sudden the Mets rotation don't look so bad for next year with the top 3 of Johan, Maine and Pelfrey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Most important stat. 0 Walks. Big Pelph is growing up before our eyes. He seems like he can be a top of the rotation guy. He throws 95+ with crazy movement. In the past, he seemed like he had no confidence and fidgeted with that stupid mouth piece every time he got in trouble. Over the past month and a half, he's just been completely different, absolutely challenging guys when he gets in trouble. All of a sudden the Mets rotation don't look so bad for next year with the top 3 of Johan, Maine and Pelfrey. Pelfrey's confidence has got to be soaring. He's pitched great since the end of May and should have at least 2 more wins , that I remember, with a little offensive support. He is just what this team needs right now. If we can get a little win streak going we'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I always thought the Mets would win that decision, even during the slow start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeebers Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I always thought the Mets would win that decision, even during the slow start. Lucky for them, they play in a **** division and the Phillies are just not that good and did not bury the Mets when they had a chance to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Weak-ass division, weaker league Is any team over .500 in the West?? What a joke, what's an ever bigger joke is some yahoo banging his chest over the fact his team is a winning turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Weak-ass division, weaker league Is any team over .500 in the West?? What a joke, what's an ever bigger joke is some yahoo banging his chest over the fact his team is a winning turd only thing that matters is who makes the playoffs. There are no awards for playing in a difficult division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 what's an ever bigger joke is some yahoo banging his chest over the fact his team is a winning turd You mean the guys who wear t-shirts "Got rings?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The Mets are playing with some spark and energy since Manuel took over- big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The Mets are playing with some spark and energy since Manuel took over- big difference. The difference in Pelfrey is remarkable. His transformation and ability to spot pitches and actually pitch has been a Godsend for this staff. Give Minaya credit for steadfastly refusing to include Pelfrey in any trade talks surrounding Santana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBrick Wall Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The Mets are playing with some spark and energy since Manuel took over- big difference. The Mets are playing better in all facets of the game since Manuel took over- big difference. Don't use the word spark. It annoys me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The Mets are playing better in all facets of the game since Manuel took over- big difference. Don't use the word spark. It annoys me. Spark = enthusiasm. Youre not arguing that it doesnt exist in baseball, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 The Mets are playing better in all facets of the game since Manuel took over- big difference. Don't use the word spark. It annoys me. yet they still are making simple mistakes. Look at the throw Beltran made on Sunday. Tying run is on first and he throws to third to get a guy who's run doesnt count. Mistake #1. Wright should have also known this runner was unimportant and should have come off the base and kept the ball from getting past him.. instead he tries to make a play and misses the ball. Mistake #2. Wagner the firestarter decides he's too upset with himself to do the basics of his position- BACK UP 3rd BASE! Nope, he gets there too late and the ball squirts away and allows the tying run to move up to 2nd base. Mistake #3. On one play, our veterans, our stars made 3 mistakes that are fundamentals of the game. And then after the game Beltran has the balls to blame Wright for not blocking the ball. No mention that he should have never even made that play. This team still has a long way to go to be a contender. I just wonder if they have it in them to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 The Mets are playing better in all facets of the game since Manuel took over- big difference. Don't use the word spark. It annoys me. Fact of the world, thing are going to annoy you. Jose Reyes running out balls and playing aggressively equates to a spark in my venacular. Hitting and running on hitters counts to avoid double plays equates to providing a spark. I can go on and on. Matt hit on it when he said enthusiasm. The other Met team look old and tired. This one looks fresh and invigorated. I know winning does that to you. It also is a small sample size on a flawed team. But they are playing with a spark right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBrick Wall Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Teams are always going to look sluggish when they're losing. On the contrary, they're always going to look more "excited" and "enthusiastic" when they're playing well. I'm not saying there's no place for it in baseball, but the Mets are just playing better over the past few weeks, and that's the main reason they've been making up ground--well, along with the Phillies sucking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 As mentioned the Mets are a flawed team- that being said if guys start playing up to or overachieve what is expected you can get on a roll and who knows what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeebers Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Jerry Maunel is gangsta. He's able to get these guys to play for him, something the previous manager was not able to do. I forgot his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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