Actual words that came out of my mouth when Billy Wagner was being brought into the game for a 4-out save: "OH NO! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"
A few minutes later, the Mets were staring at the short side of a four game sweep by the once lowly Padres.
6/8/08
The tug-of-war continues
The pitching staff has one end of the rope. The offense has the other end. And the pitchers just dragged the hitters through the mud.
The rotation and the bullpen has limited the Padres to only six runs over three games. Unfortunately, the batters have only plated three runs.
Each team gets it's tugs. One way, then the other, but never at the same time can both the offense and pitching come to play. At least over the last bunch of games.
After riding high on the homestand, the team has fallen flat on their faces against one of the worst teams in the league. The Mets, as I've stated many times before, play down to the level of their opponents. This time around, they're playing well worse than the opposing team.
Uninspired play has been the theme of this season. It continues game by game, and I don't think the coaching staff will be around much longer as this continues. June is quickly slipping by, and as we get deeper and deeper into this season, a season that quickly seems to be slipping away from the Mets, the team seems to react solely in the clubhouse.
The fire needs to be brought out onto the field, as opposed to words to reporters.
Looks like it's going to be a long year. A year of tug of war, that is.
The rotation and the bullpen has limited the Padres to only six runs over three games. Unfortunately, the batters have only plated three runs.
Each team gets it's tugs. One way, then the other, but never at the same time can both the offense and pitching come to play. At least over the last bunch of games.
After riding high on the homestand, the team has fallen flat on their faces against one of the worst teams in the league. The Mets, as I've stated many times before, play down to the level of their opponents. This time around, they're playing well worse than the opposing team.
Uninspired play has been the theme of this season. It continues game by game, and I don't think the coaching staff will be around much longer as this continues. June is quickly slipping by, and as we get deeper and deeper into this season, a season that quickly seems to be slipping away from the Mets, the team seems to react solely in the clubhouse.
The fire needs to be brought out onto the field, as opposed to words to reporters.
Looks like it's going to be a long year. A year of tug of war, that is.
TSTDIA: Padres 2 -- Mets 1
One word: Unbelievable.
Pitching: Check!
Defense: Check!
Offense: ...negative...
Pitching: Check!
Defense: Check!
Offense: ...negative...
6/7/08
The terrible mishandling of Ryan Church
The Mets are shooting themselves in the foot with Ryan Church.
He should be on the DL, but he's not. He's being "shut down" and will not be available at all, but he won't be put on the disabled list. He'll just sit on the bench an take up room.
This is awful. The Mets are handling this so poorly and it's really getting annoying.
He should be on the DL, but he's not. He's being "shut down" and will not be available at all, but he won't be put on the disabled list. He'll just sit on the bench an take up room.
This is awful. The Mets are handling this so poorly and it's really getting annoying.
Big Brown comes in...last!
If only I had money...
That was probably the most disappointing Belmont Stakes ever. Big Brown came in dead last and never had the lead during the entire race. Of course, I called Da'Tara to win, going off at 38-1 odds, and guess who won?
Da'Tara.
Awesome.
What a letdown.
That was probably the most disappointing Belmont Stakes ever. Big Brown came in dead last and never had the lead during the entire race. Of course, I called Da'Tara to win, going off at 38-1 odds, and guess who won?
Da'Tara.
Awesome.
What a letdown.
TSTDIA: Padres 2 -- Mets 1
Wait....that wasn't a replay of the previous nights game?? It's like a tug-of-war between pitching and hitting, one always wins by a long shot, but the Mets lose either way.
6/6/08
Some Bobcats feel a draft too
Two members of the Quinnipiac Bobcats baseball team were chosen in the draft today.Both Chris Gloor and John Delaney were picked in the Major League Baseball draft. Gloor went in the 39th round to the Detroit Tigers, while Delaney went in the 25th round to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Good luck to them both. Go Bobcats!
Still drafty
Check here for all the Mets picked (updated as it happens), but only if you're crazy and care about that sort of thing.
Guest blog: Minor League Player of the Week
Another guest post from Ryan Punzalan. You can guest post too! Just send what you want to TheRopolitans@gmail.com!
He was selected in the third round of the 1997 First-Year Player Draft. Christopher Louis Aguila graduated from McQueen High School (NV) in 1997. While in McQueen, he set the single-season home run record. Although Aguila may not be a prospect, he is showing signs he belongs with the big club. The 29-year-old outfielder played for the Marlins from 2004-2006 and the Pirates minor leagues in 2007. The Mets signed him in March has been playing with the New Orleans Zephyrs ever since.
In 2008, Aguila is hitting .297 with 15 home runs and 31 RBI. However, in the past 10 games, Aguila is batting a hefty, .457 with 6 home runs and 12 RBI. He has 16 hits in 35 at-bats. These 10 games also included a hitting streak of 8 games which ended last night. His performance even gave him PCL Hitter of the Week.
This is Aguila's 12th professional year of playing, the majority while in the Minors. But he's shown poise and maturity. Aguila can play any outfield position, and is ready for a spot. If any of the current Met gets hurt, Aguila can easily take the spot on the bench. With a struggling Endy Chavez and a not so healthy Ryan Church, Aguila may make an appearance if Abraham Nunez and Fernando Tatis can't get the job done.
He was selected in the third round of the 1997 First-Year Player Draft. Christopher Louis Aguila graduated from McQueen High School (NV) in 1997. While in McQueen, he set the single-season home run record. Although Aguila may not be a prospect, he is showing signs he belongs with the big club. The 29-year-old outfielder played for the Marlins from 2004-2006 and the Pirates minor leagues in 2007. The Mets signed him in March has been playing with the New Orleans Zephyrs ever since.
In 2008, Aguila is hitting .297 with 15 home runs and 31 RBI. However, in the past 10 games, Aguila is batting a hefty, .457 with 6 home runs and 12 RBI. He has 16 hits in 35 at-bats. These 10 games also included a hitting streak of 8 games which ended last night. His performance even gave him PCL Hitter of the Week.
This is Aguila's 12th professional year of playing, the majority while in the Minors. But he's shown poise and maturity. Aguila can play any outfield position, and is ready for a spot. If any of the current Met gets hurt, Aguila can easily take the spot on the bench. With a struggling Endy Chavez and a not so healthy Ryan Church, Aguila may make an appearance if Abraham Nunez and Fernando Tatis can't get the job done.
What was Willie thinking???
The scene: Mets and Padres tied at one in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The players: Scott Schoeneweis and Willie Randolph.
What happened: Schoeneweis walked Scott Hairston to start the inning. Allowable, as long as he gets out of it.
He follows that up with another free pass, this one to Brian Giles. That puts it at first and second with no one out. Obviously Schoeneweis just doesn't have it tonight, and the bullpen should be warming up as quick as possible. Stalling tactics must be put into play as quickly as possible.
Schoeneweis induced a ground ball back to himself, getting an out at first base as the two runners each advance. By now, I was expecting the bullpen to be ready and a change to be made soon.
Think again. After an intentional walk to Kevin Kouzmanoff loaded the bases as the Mets hope for a double play to end the inning, I was expecting Randolph to trot out to the mound and pull his struggling pitcher.
Again, I was wrong. Schoeneweis stayed in the game, and promptly plunked Paul McAnulty to force in the winning run and end the game. 2-1 Padres.
So, I have just one question: Willie, what were you thinking?!?!?
Honestly, I've been trying to wrap my mind around what went on in the bottom of the ninth inning last night / this morning, but I just can't fathom any reason why Schoeneweis was allowed to stay in the game after struggling so mightily.
It makes zero sense.
The players: Scott Schoeneweis and Willie Randolph.
What happened: Schoeneweis walked Scott Hairston to start the inning. Allowable, as long as he gets out of it.
He follows that up with another free pass, this one to Brian Giles. That puts it at first and second with no one out. Obviously Schoeneweis just doesn't have it tonight, and the bullpen should be warming up as quick as possible. Stalling tactics must be put into play as quickly as possible.
Schoeneweis induced a ground ball back to himself, getting an out at first base as the two runners each advance. By now, I was expecting the bullpen to be ready and a change to be made soon.
Think again. After an intentional walk to Kevin Kouzmanoff loaded the bases as the Mets hope for a double play to end the inning, I was expecting Randolph to trot out to the mound and pull his struggling pitcher.
Again, I was wrong. Schoeneweis stayed in the game, and promptly plunked Paul McAnulty to force in the winning run and end the game. 2-1 Padres.
So, I have just one question: Willie, what were you thinking?!?!?
Honestly, I've been trying to wrap my mind around what went on in the bottom of the ninth inning last night / this morning, but I just can't fathom any reason why Schoeneweis was allowed to stay in the game after struggling so mightily.
It makes zero sense.
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