Parnell Hands Braves The 3-2 Win As Mets Get Swept At Home

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• hotstreak September 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm

  How long do we commit too losers? Note plural and fill in the blanks.
  • Joe D September 9, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Well that’s what makes us fans (fanatics) – doing things that an otherwise normal person wouldn’t do.
    • hotstreak September 9, 2012 at 7:28 pm

      http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/roster.php?y=1989&t=ATL

      Hi Joey D.

      The current 2012 Mets remind me of the 1989 Atlanta Braves with Glavine, Smoltz, Dale Murphy and Ron Gant. They were were a rebuilding mode for many years then clicked off something like ten straight divisional wins. Of course they moved from NL West to NL East. We have Niese and Harvey to build around. I think Dale Murphy and Ron Gant were traded the next year. Wheeler can be substtituted for G. Maddox who came to the Braves later from the Cubs. Hang in there Joey its a bumpy ride on the rebuilding road.
      • hotstreak September 9, 2012 at 7:31 pm

        They did get a sort of new fiery manager Is Backman the next Billy Cox
      • Joey D. September 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Hotstreak,

        Lived through ’69 so know miracles can indeed happen.

        The only difference is those two franchises were owned by Joan Payson and Ted Turner who were committed to improving their teams and were not facing the economic fiasco that the Wilpons suddenly found themselves in. I honestly do not believe the Wilpons are any less committed to winning than Mrs. Payson and Ted Turner were, however, those economic circumstances have and are continuing to put that on hold for the foreseeable future.
• Mr North Jersey September 9, 2012 at 7:07 pm

  The Mets inability to win at home this 2nd half is just disappointing. Rubin reported that the Mets are now “4-18 at Citi Field since the All-Star break.” 2 of those wins coming against the Astros.

  McHugh vs Gonzalez tomorrow. Hopefully McHugh’s curveball is on.
  • Joe D September 9, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    McHugh vs Gonzalez tomorrow. Hopefully McHugh’s curveball is on.

    I’ll do you one better, hopefully Gio’s change-up is off.
    • Mr North Jersey September 9, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      This.
• Metfan Lou September 9, 2012 at 7:35 pm

  I quote from the article “Terry Collins said he’s all out of ideas.” More prophetic words were ever spoken.
• Guy September 9, 2012 at 7:39 pm

  When are they finally going to learn when it comes to Parnell. He isn’t that good. Throws heat but that is it, doesn’t have the make up to be a strong pitcher. I would consider moving him in the off-season as well.
  • Metfan Lou September 9, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I would not put Parnell in the same category as Heilman, Perez or Pelfrey. Those guys are “head” cases. Parnell needs a pitching coach during the off season other than Werthen. I wish they could get John Smoltz or John Franco or a closer of the caliber that could work with him. He has the talent and now he needs “refinement.”
    • hotstreak September 9, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      They tried Sany Koufax.
• SirPall September 9, 2012 at 7:44 pm

  I’m a life long Mets fan and I truly believe they are going to suck and lose until the cancer is gone. The cancer is obviously the owners that have no clue and continue to hold loyal fans hostage. Shame . . . .
• Stick September 9, 2012 at 8:15 pm

  pin some of the blame on Murphy in the 10th. The hit was a IF ground ball that if he didn’t play short center instead of 2B should have been an out (or at least had a real good chance to be).
  • Kevin September 9, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    If it wasn’t for Murphy, there wouldn’t have been extra innings, the Mets would have been shutout 2-0 in regulation.
• sarge69 September 10, 2012 at 12:40 am

  Maybe there is a lack of focus at home that is present on the road since they all have to be together most times, off and on the field, while at home they are on their own, just saying.

  What the heck is going on with the Citi Field wins?
  Ike can’t hit HR here, neither can any other Met!

  The lack of speed at “ALL” positions, I include Torres who rarely gets on so what good is his speed!

  This team has stopped the hit and run, only pitchers are bunting runners over, SF are rare, especially in less than 2 out spots for this team.

  We are not a pitch and pray for 3 run homer team either so what kind of offense are we?

  Hey Hudgins, what is happening to this team, you are the batting coach; plus I haven’t heard his name brought up during this offensive slump?

  What kind of offense this team will bring into next season needs to be addressed and then stressed in minors and major league squads.

  Sheesh, I am so frustrated because they let Jose go, traded Pagan (who was way better than Torres) so all of a sudden we became a plodding team, base to base team.

  How many innings have there been where Mets have gotten 3 hits and yet don’t score?
• hotstreak September 10, 2012 at 1:20 am

  If you do not have speed or power your in a pitchers duel at best. Without a bullpen then you have no tools to win. Lets say as follows: Chess is my point.

  Queen and Two Castles = Power (3,4,5 in the order)

  Bullpen = two knights (setup and closer)

  The Met only chance to win with two bishops is a hail mary. Check Mate!

  Yes DW’s first half and Ike’s second half at best is Castle stuck in the corner.
• Alex68 September 10, 2012 at 9:13 am

  Very Sad situation… Nothing else to add
• Mike September 10, 2012 at 5:15 pm

  Parnell will be here next year and the year after that doing exactly the same thing blowing saves and losing close games because SA and TC don’t know shit about talent.