So last night at around midnight or so, this happened (photo from my bff Meech).
Jose Reyes pulls a Matt Holliday and is miraculously called safe to end the Phils-Mets game in the 12th inning, 4-3. Replays of the play at the plate are inconclusive — Reyes could be out, Reyes could be safe. No one knows except Reyes, Chris Coste, and the ump. We’ll never know (although apparently in his post game interview, even Reyes was stunned that he was called safe).
On the bright side, Eric Bruntlett played better shortstop, Adam Eaton pitched remarkably well and Cole laid down a gorgeous bunt in the 11th that neither Brian Schneider nor David Wright could field. Is there anything Cole can’t do? He probably makes nice, fluffy omlettes and is good at applying sunscreen evenly all over your back too. [Sigh].
I can’t wait for April 18: the Hamels-Santana showdown, and which just so happens to be one of the games in my ticket package.
April 11, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Grrrr……I knew he was out.
And from the picture, you can see how horribly out of position the Ump is to make the call.
April 11, 2008 at 11:39 pm
As soon as I saw that, I jumped up and screamed “HOLLIDAY!!!” at the tv screen.
Fuckin’ Mets.
Hamels’ bunt, however? GLORIOUS
April 12, 2008 at 2:04 am
The only thing Cole can’t do is anything wrong.
April 14, 2008 at 2:05 am
Looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer for the Hamels-Santana extravaganza. The Mets shuffled the rotation.
Here’s hoping it bites them in the ass late in the season.
April 14, 2008 at 3:11 am
he was out! bappy hirthday.
April 15, 2008 at 11:38 pm
And one more plunk for Chutley here on Jackie Robinson Day.