The Daily Stache http://dailystache.net Your True Source For The New York Mets Sat, 25 May 2013 18:10:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Can Ike Achieve The Strikeout Cycle http://dailystache.net/can-ike-achieve-the-strikeout-cycle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-ike-achieve-the-strikeout-cycle http://dailystache.net/can-ike-achieve-the-strikeout-cycle/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 13:30:24 +0000 Matthew Falkenbury http://dailystache.net/?p=6679 I want Ike to one day attempt the Strikeout Cycle. So that would be a strikeout looking, swinging, check swing strikeout & the K 2-3 putout — Matthew Falkenbury (@dailystache) May 25, 2013 As Ike Davis continues to work his way from major part of the Mets rebuild to major pain in the ass for [...]

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I want Ike to one day attempt the Strikeout Cycle. So that would be a strikeout looking, swinging, check swing strikeout & the K 2-3 putout

— Matthew Falkenbury (@dailystache) May 25, 2013

As Ike Davis continues to work his way from major part of the Mets rebuild to major pain in the ass for the team and fans, things are looking bleak for him.

The hits are just not there for him as he continues to strikeout at an alarming rate. His father, former MLB Reliever Ron Davis, wishes he had as many strikeouts in his career as Ike Davis has right now in 2013.

So with the chances that Ike will be hitting for the cycle this season being pretty remote, I have come up with another achievement players like him can get if they make it a habit to not put the bat on the ball.

I call it the “Strikeout Cycle”

Basically you can strikeout four different ways in baseball which is the same when it comes to the four different kinds of hits you can get.

Now one could be called out on a technicality but, don’t be that guy. Don’t be a Debbie Downer to what I think is a fantastic idea.

Basically, to achieve the “Strikeout Cycle” you must do all of this in one game…

1. Strikeout Looking
2. Strikeout Swinging
3. Strikeout at a ball in the dirt and force the Catcher to throw to first
4. Strikeout on a check swing call from the 1st or 3rd base umpire

I mean the Sombrero jokes are good and all, but pulling this off would be one hell of an achievement.

Now obviously the check swing is basically another way of striking out swinging. But, since your fate is in the hands of a different umpire, and his judgement determines if you swung or not, I feel that it is different.

This is something to look for as Ike continues to build a pretty compelling case to make the trip down to Las Vegas.

Can Ike do it? Can he pull off the Strikeout Cycle?

If there was one guy to pick on the Mets that could do it, Ike Davis is my choice.

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]]> http://dailystache.net/can-ike-achieve-the-strikeout-cycle/feed/ 0 Tonight’s Mets Meme: Matt Harvey Gives Ike Davis A Caring Kiss http://dailystache.net/tonights-mets-meme-matt-harvey-gives-ike-davis-a-caring-kiss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tonights-mets-meme-matt-harvey-gives-ike-davis-a-caring-kiss http://dailystache.net/tonights-mets-meme-matt-harvey-gives-ike-davis-a-caring-kiss/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 04:35:48 +0000 Kevin http://dailystache.net/?p=6673 Let’s face it, Ike needs a little comforting right now…

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Mets v Braves:Murphy – 2BAnkiel – CFWright – 3BDuda – LFByrd – RFBuck – CDavis – 1BTejada – SSHefner – RHP

— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) May 24, 2013

TO BE CONTINUED….?

MEANWHILE, IN CINCINNATI…

THE IRRELEVANT FACT OF THE DAY…

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]]> http://dailystache.net/metstwitter-recap-its-a-dark-and-stormy-night/feed/ 1 The Mystery of David Mark “Dav” Sorado http://dailystache.net/the-mystery-of-david-mark-sorado/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mystery-of-david-mark-sorado http://dailystache.net/the-mystery-of-david-mark-sorado/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:08 +0000 Tyler Siminski http://dailystache.net/?p=6657 When the Mets drafted University of Baylor Left Handed Pitcher David Mark “Dav” Sorado in the 2010 MLB Draft, I really had high hopes for him. Despite the fact that he was only a 30th round pick, I thought he was the perfect big, durable lefty to pair with Niese in the rotation. His stats [...]

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]]> When the Mets drafted University of Baylor Left Handed Pitcher David Mark “Dav” Sorado in the 2010 MLB Draft, I really had high hopes for him.

Despite the fact that he was only a 30th round pick, I thought he was the perfect big, durable lefty to pair with Niese in the rotation.

His stats and scouting reports out of Baylor reminded me of a young Clayton Kershaw. Two lefties in the rotation sounded like a recipe for success to me.

I was furious when the Mets tried to turn Sorado into a closer. It was a waste of his high ceiling and talent level.

But, when he won 2011 Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Year, I was finally alright with the path the Mets were taking with Dav. It was only a matter of time that he would be locking down the ninth in Queens.

Then the shocker came. On June 4th, 2012, the Mets released Dav Sorado.

Why on earth would the Mets outright release one of their best sleeper prospects, just to let a team like the Dodgers scoop him up for nothing?

The hearts of Mets fan sunk, as the team once again let a future superstar slip through the cracks.

It stung even more that Sorado had so much success with the Dodgers. He made his MLB debut on July 4th of 2012 and he was dominant against the Diamondbacks as he went 5.1 innings allowing four hits, one run, no walks, and striking out 11 in a losing effort.

He was so impressive in both L.A. and after the Dodgers sent him back to AAA-Buffalo that the Marlins demanded he would be part of the package centered around Nathan Eovaldi that sent Hanley Ramirez to LA.

Now Sorado is back to starting with the Marlins, and he has pitched very well for them so far. He even got the win against the very team that drafted him on August 25th last year when he went six innings, allowing five hits, one walk, two runs, and struck out nine.

What sucks is that the Mets’ Scouting Department found this guy as a hidden gem, but instead of taking advantage of his talent, they let someone else utilize his unique ability.

How nice would it be to have Sorado in our rotation right now with Harvey, plus Wheeler and Montero on the way?

At this point, you are probably wondering, “I never heard of this guy before, just who in the hell is Dav Sorado????”. Well you are in good company, because many members of #MetsTwitter were asking themselves the same question late last night.

After our own Matthew Falkenbury aka @dailystache discovered this Wikipedia page detailing the career of unknown southpaw David Mark Sorado, much of #MetsTwitter actually thought Sorado was for real, including myself for a brief moment.

You know, except for the part where none of his story either makes sense, or is not stolen from the Wikipedia page of current LA Dodgers pitcher Shawn Tolleson.

Sorado’s page is just realistic enough to buy it for a quick second. Whoever created this  page did add in some allusions to actual Mets history, which makes this elaborate prank even more hysterical.

Take a look at the pitching line for Sorado’s MLB debut. It might just remind you of a familiar ace from New London, CT.

Whoever took the time to create this Wiki page (created on May 15th, discovered yesterday) is a pretty good troll. But let’s be honest here: If Dav Sorado was real, then maybe Scott Rice’s arm would be saved.

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]]> http://dailystache.net/the-mystery-of-david-mark-sorado/feed/ 0 #MetsTwitterRecap: Ike Ruins Everything, Harvey Day Edition http://dailystache.net/metstwitterrecap-ike-ruins-everything-harvey-day-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metstwitterrecap-ike-ruins-everything-harvey-day-edition http://dailystache.net/metstwitterrecap-ike-ruins-everything-harvey-day-edition/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 20:48:24 +0000 Devon Jeffreys http://dailystache.net/?p=6653 5/22 @mets lineup vs @redsMurphy 2BAnkiel CFWright 3BDuda LFByrd RFDavis 1BBuck CTejada SSHarvey P — MLBLineups (@mlblineups) May 22, 2013 5/22 lineup vs. Mets: Choo 8, Cozart 6, Votto 3, @datdudebp 4, @jayabruce 9, Paul 7, @jackhannahan9 5, Mesoraco 2, Latos RHP#whiff — Reds (@Reds) May 22, 2013 It’s #WeatherEducationDay at Citi Field with @pix11‘s [...]

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]]> http://dailystache.net/metstwitterrecap-ike-ruins-everything-harvey-day-edition/feed/ 0 #MetsTwitterRecap Down 3-0 In First Repeated http://dailystache.net/metstwitterrecap-down-3-0-in-first-repeated/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metstwitterrecap-down-3-0-in-first-repeated http://dailystache.net/metstwitterrecap-down-3-0-in-first-repeated/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 02:10:25 +0000 Mark Ethe http://dailystache.net/?p=6631 Mets vs Reds. 6pm coverage on SNY Murphy-4Baxter-9Wright-5Duda-7Ankiel-8Buck-2Davis-3Tejada-6Niese-1 — Kevin Burkhardt (@KBurkhardtSNY) May 21, 2013 @toogooden16 Reds Lineup @drob104 8, Cozart 6, Votto 3, Phllips 4, Bruce 9, @flavafraz21 5, @braunerhulk 7, Mesoraco 2, @mikeleake44 RHP — Matthew Falkenbury (@dailystache) May 21, 2013 Gay Bruce is on Deck#GIsFun — Zane Schwartz ® (@ZanerzasNJ) May 21, [...]

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Mets vs Reds. 6pm coverage on SNY Murphy-4Baxter-9Wright-5Duda-7Ankiel-8Buck-2Davis-3Tejada-6Niese-1

— Kevin Burkhardt (@KBurkhardtSNY) May 21, 2013

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]]> http://dailystache.net/metstwitterrecap-down-3-0-in-first-repeated/feed/ 0 Paul LoDuca Would Pitch To Wright in HR Derby http://dailystache.net/paul-loduca-would-pitch-to-wright-in-hr-derby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paul-loduca-would-pitch-to-wright-in-hr-derby http://dailystache.net/paul-loduca-would-pitch-to-wright-in-hr-derby/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:51 +0000 Matthew Falkenbury http://dailystache.net/?p=6638 Ok everyone is asking me…if David wants me to throw the HR Derby I’m in. If not…no biggie. We did it last time for fun. Hope he wins. — Paul Lo Duca (@paulloduca16) May 21, 2013 Paul LoDuca was not only a teammate of David Wright’s in 2006 but also helped him finish second in [...]

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Ok everyone is asking me…if David wants me to throw the HR Derby I’m in. If not…no biggie. We did it last time for fun. Hope he wins.

— Paul Lo Duca (@paulloduca16) May 21, 2013

Paul LoDuca was not only a teammate of David Wright’s in 2006 but also helped him finish second in the Home Run Derby as his special pitcher.

Some people felt that, that performance helped to screw up Wright’s swing in the second half that year and into the playoffs. I have no idea if that is true, but people love conspiracy theories.

If Wright does indeed participate in the Derby this season at Citi Field, he might want to re-enlist LoDuca as his pitcher once again.

At least we know from the man himself that he will do it again, I guess now its up to Wright to make it official.

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]]> http://dailystache.net/paul-loduca-would-pitch-to-wright-in-hr-derby/feed/ 0 Mets Launch Volunteer Challenge http://dailystache.net/mets-launch-volunteer-challenge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mets-launch-volunteer-challenge http://dailystache.net/mets-launch-volunteer-challenge/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:25 +0000 Michael Ganci http://dailystache.net/?p=6633 The New York Mets and New York Cares today announced the launch of the Mets Volunteer Challenge, providing Mets fans with a way to participate in meaningful community activities around New York City.  Fans can sign up for the program at Mets.com/Volunteer. The Mets Volunteer Challenge will reward fans with Mets tickets and experiences based on the number of volunteer [...]

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]]> The New York Mets and New York Cares today announced the launch of the Mets Volunteer Challenge, providing Mets fans with a way to participate in meaningful community activities around New York City.  Fans can sign up for the program at Mets.com/Volunteer.

The Mets Volunteer Challenge will reward fans with Mets tickets and experiences based on the number of volunteer projects completed.  New York Cares will coordinate the projects, which must be completed between today and September 1, 2013. The breakdown of prizes is as follows:

  • Home Run – complete between three and five projects and receive four tickets to a Mets game in September
  • Grand Slam – complete between six and eight projects and receive four tickets to a game in September and scoreboard recognition
  • Perfect Game – complete at least nine projects and receive four tickets to a game in September, scoreboard recognition and participate in a pre-game ceremony on the field

The Mets and New York Cares kicked off the Mets Volunteer Challenge earlier today at The Action Center in Far Rockaway.  Mets players Greg Burke, Jeremy Hefner and Scott Rice alongside Gary Bagley, New York Cares Executive Director, served hot meals, distributed supplies and helped lift the spirits of residents and volunteers.

“Teaming up with New York Cares, the city’s largest volunteer organization, ensures that our fans will have a wide selection of projects to choose from that will help communities throughout our hometown,” said Jeff Wilpon, Mets Chief Operating Officer.

“The New York Cares mission is to meet pressing community needs by mobilizing caring New Yorkers in volunteer service, and it is with deep appreciation that I count the New York Mets and their fans as partners and participants in that mission,” said Gary Bagley, Executive Director of New York Cares. “This partnership will enhance our capacity to provide volunteer assistance to communities and agencies that need our support, both here in the Rockaways and throughout the five boroughs.”

New York Cares is New York City’s largest volunteer organization. New York Cares runs vital programs for 1,300 nonprofits, public schools, and city agencies to help people in need throughout the five boroughs, and does so at no cost to the recipient organizations. Since 1987, New York Cares has made it easy for all New Yorkers to work together to strengthen the city; last year, we provided critical services to 400,000 at-risk New Yorkers. For more information, visit newyorkcares.org.

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UPDATED: 5/20 Lineup vs. Mets: Choo 8, Izturis 6, Votto 3, @datdudebp 4, @jayabruce 9, @flavafraz21 5, Paul 7, Hanigan 2, @johnnycueto RHP

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  • “Byrd batting cleanup? Holy crap, they’re desperate”
  • “They’re the Mets”
  • “May their lamentation never cease”
  • “May Ike Davis be their 1B for the next 6 years, and hit under 2 bills most of them.”
  • “He can die in a fire Fuckin’ Met.” (Re: Marlon Byrd)
  • “Hes a cheater that looks like a ninja turtle, fuck him”
  • “the only cheater i like is sosa”
  • “I remember 1969 all too well. Never will be able to warm up to (or even be neutral on) the Mets.?”
  • “Umpire with a mistake? Couldn’t be.”
  • “LOL”
  • “C’mon Barney, do it for Mario Mendoza”
  • “what the hell was that????”
  • “that sucked”
  • “I hate the wave.”
  • “Len: “Ruben Tejada will lead off with two out here…” Say hi to Yogi for me, Len.”

From the Cubs MLB Forum:

  • “Nobody catches foul balls over there in Bartman land…hehe”
  • “Lol. That was ugly. Got lucky it didn’t hurt the Mets.”
  • “Is that Rex Ryan in the bleachers?”
  • “Why can’t people handle their beer properly?”
  • “He won’t have to worry about a face plant on that one.”
  • “wow Barney is crappy.”
  • “Lagares is now 713 behind Babe Ruth”
  • “Perfect pitch to smoke by Murphy on a 2-0 pitch.”
  • “Meatballs.”
  • “Fujikawa is terrible. No wonder Cubs fans are so racist. All of the japanese and african american players we bring in are utterly miserable at baseball.”
  • “He could blow japanese hitters away. He is facing superior genetics now.”
  • “I guess that we should be happy that Travis Wood hit a 2 run HR.”
  • “F.uck this team”

Extra: Some love for the SNY booth!:

  • “Who does the Mets color commentary on TV was full of praise for the Cub team & predicts they will make some noise in the central. Nice to hear from a broadcaster from another team.”
  • “Mets have a good broadcast team. Hernandez and Ron Darling have a good chemistry with their play-by-play man.”
  • “Mets broadcast team is one I enjoy listening to as well. Good chemistry and knowledge of the game. The exact opposite of the homers in Cincy!”
  • “Usually I “Despise Keith Hernandez” but I love to hear that we are getting some love from other people perspective. He is probably the first that I have heard anything like this besides from Guys like Kurkjian or Olney.”
  • “You’ve got to be kidding. Hernandez constantly complains about everything.”
  • “I really like Ron Darling, he has some keen insight, and is analytical as they come. Very surprised this guy has never been tabbed as Mgr. Was going to watch Met broadcast of game, but changed course when he wasn’t there.”
  • “ron darling is excellent”

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