Mets Falter, Brewers Rise … Bring On The Crew!

Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, September 28, 2008 04:59 PM

It’s history repeating.

The Brewers and Mets crawled to baseball’s final day at a deadlock for the NL Wild Card. The Crew went with their MVP: CC Sabathia. The Mets hung their hopes on two-faced Oliver Perez. Both did their jobs, but late, the true colors came out. As the Mets wilted behind their terrible bullpen, the Brewers rose to the ocassion, taking the Wild Card and stamping their ticket to the postseason … and Philadelphia.

The story was actually very simple. The Brewers got a Cy Young performance from Sabathia, who completely vindicated Milwaukee’s front office in a transcendent second half. Then, in a clutch moment, its best hitter — Ryan Braun — stepped up and took down the Cubs. Meanwhile, the Mets rode the eccentric Perez as far as he could take them. Their bullpen, of course, couldn’t hold it together, while their offense — pressing down the stretch — came up short yet again. The result couldn’t have been more obvious.

We’re supposed to hate the Mets, but somewhere in a small part of the heart, we feel bad for them. The team had glaringly obvious concerns, and they weren’t addressed enough. And its best players — however talented — just weren’t clutch. They made a giant acquisition (which paid off in spades), but it wasn’t enough. They moved past the choke of 2007, but it wasn’t enough. And all this on the final day of their home’s existence. You have to feel a little bad. Right?

On the other side is our NLDS opponent. The Brewers went through hell after the Phils swept them at Citizens Bank Park. With a managerial change, it seemed Milwaukee was all but dead. No sir. They rode their horse (another acquisition that paid off), got clutch hits down the stretch, and all but earned their postseason spot. Unfair that Lou Piniella played his B- and C-team toward the end? Maybe. But the Brewers won the games.

Now the Phils meet Braun, Prince Fielder, Corey Hart, Sabathia and the Crew starting Wednesday. It’s very possible Sabathia will get the game-two call, meaning he would also go in a possible game five. That’s the Phils’ only worry. They can take care of business against a winded team that matches up poorly with our boys. Sure we have to beware the Colorado effect, but there’s no way the Phils are letting that happen again. No way.

Bring ‘em on, baby.

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89 Responses to “Mets Falter, Brewers Rise … Bring On The Crew!”

  1. hoey Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    predict the mets will lose 4-2 and the phils play the brewers

  2. Eli Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    This is what i live for.

  3. CT Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    we really have to hand it to those pesky Fish for doing their part in playing spoiler

  4. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:08 pm

    I do sincerely feel sympathy for the Mets and Shea from the standpoint of how their stadium is ending. Similar to how we closed the Vet with the Eagles and Phils. Eagles losing that NFC Championship game the way they did to the Bucs and the Phils getting eliminated several days before the the ending of the Vet.

    I know there are a lot who wouldn’t agree with me on that one.

  5. Chris C Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    There is no way there is a “Colorado effect”. Last year, going into the playofs the Rockies were by far the hottest team in baseball, nobody was beating them in the first two rounds. The only thing that slowed them down was that rediculous break they had before the World Series that killed their momentum. I love the matchup against the Brewers. Good guys win in four.

  6. Tim Malcolm Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    Yeah, absolutely Mike. Sometimes you have to step back and look at the Mets objectively. What a way to finish. Especially after last season. I know if the Mets were the Phils, half the posters here would’ve been dead from the Delaware River by now.

  7. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Love to post more, but it is starting to storm here in South Jersey, so gotta shut down. Be back later!

  8. GOOSEBUMPS Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    lets keep the phaith and go em strong!

  9. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    Where are the Mets trolls? Ya gotta bereave!

  10. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    I think if my math is correct, that Sabathia can pitch games 2 and 5 on short rest, but that would make 5 straight starts on short rest. The Brewers wouldn’t even know who to start if there was a play-in game with the Mets tomorrow. The Brewers are ripe for the taking. Let’s do it.

  11. Mike T. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

    anyone still watching TBS? home improvement has got to be one of the best sitcoms of all time. so underrated.

  12. Keith Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    So who will the Brewers start for game 1?

  13. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    if I had to guess, I’d say Suppan, Sabathia, Sheets/Gallardo, Bush, Sabathia

  14. Tim Malcolm Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    Yeah, I’d say Suppan for one. Then Sabathia, Sheets/Gallardo, Bush, Sabathia. That seems right.

  15. Manny Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    Let’s do this!

  16. Rob Cowie Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    I catch home improvement on tbs on the regular. It’s a really , really funny show.
    If I have to see 100000000 Frank TV commericials next week, like I had to last years’ playoffs, I may kill that guy with my own bare hands.

  17. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

    well, assuming the Phils go Hamels, Myers, Moyer, Blanton and Hamels, the pitching matchups will be:

    Hamels vs. Suppan
    Myers vs. Sabathia
    Moyer vs. Sheets/Gallardo
    Blanton vs. Bush
    Hamels vs. Sabathia

    If this were the case, the Phils HAVE to win game one or else they throw a shaky Myers vs. Sabathia. How about that game 4 matchup! Playoff baseball baby, Blanton vs. Bush!

  18. Mike W. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    Moyer should pitch game 2, don’t you think?

  19. Mike W. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    I will say this at least: if it comes down to a game 5 there is no one on the phils id rather have pitching than Moyer. He should pitch game 2.

  20. nationals#1 Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Hahaha yeah hey mets trolls, where you at? What happened?

  21. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    well, if Hamels pitches game 1, he’d have to pitch game 4 on short rest, I believe. The Philies are going with a four man rotation so it doesn’t matter if Moyer or Myers starts game 2 or 3 because they’re only getting one start. I think I’d rather have Moyer on the road in game 3 actually.

  22. Keith Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    I hope it’s Moyer too . . . guess we’ll find out tomorrow.

  23. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    I want Moyer on the road in Game 3, like last year. Myers and Moyer are only getting one start, so it really doesn’t matter who goes in games 2/3

  24. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    ok, I just realized that the game 2 starter can pitch game 5 on regular rest. Now, this can only be done if Hamels pitches game 4 on short rest. If Hamels can do that, then the Phils can skip Blanton. They’ll go Hamels, Moyer or Myers, Moyer or Myers, Hamels on short rest and then the game 2 starter will pitch game 5 on full rest.

    Can Cole pitch on short rest?
    Sabathia already said “there’s no doubt’ that he’s pitching game 2 on short rest and game 5 on regular rest

  25. Mike T. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    what’s the deal with standing room for playoffs?

  26. Manny Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    Moyer should pitch game 3 (away game) and a pumped Myers at CBP can beat Sabathia in game 2.

  27. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    I agree Manny

  28. Mike T. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    standing room. seriously someone please explain the playoff process for standing room.

  29. Eli Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    howard…mvp?

  30. Mike W. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    I believe they just said Sheets was done for the season

  31. Kyle Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    I like the Phils in 4. I like Blanton closing out Bush.
    They better crush that stiff Suppan.

  32. Ed Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    I here they are giving these posters away next year for their opening day giveaway.

    http://dryrain.net/~ed/Mets2009OpeningDayGiveaway.jpg

  33. Mike T. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    solid image, ed. haha

  34. KM Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    I think the rotation will be:
    Hamels
    Myers
    Moyer
    Blanton

    I’d like them to go to a 3 man rotation, but I think Hamels’ head will explode if you ask him to pitch on less than 4 days rest.

  35. KM Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    I wouldn’t mind pitching Moyer in game 2, but Myers will be better rested, and they might want to break up the lefties.

  36. T Marty Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    ESPN said Sheets is done for the season…
    then later said, or until the next series.

  37. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    I wonder how comfortable Sheets is going to be with that elbow. His only 2 innings back since he was shut down he got roughed up for 4 runs in 2 innings and was yanked.

  38. ashley Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    This makes me so happy. No NY team in the playoffs!!

  39. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    Past 2 days have been good. Gotta love when the Cowboys lose also. Eagles in about 45 minutes. Should be exciting.

  40. Matt Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    You know, ashley, that has been my dream all week!

  41. dan Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    Anyone know when they’ll release the times for the playoff games?

  42. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    They probably won’t release times until it is decided between Minnesota and Chicago tomorrow.

  43. Durbinator Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    Sheets is done for the season. Gallardo might be back though.

  44. Glenn Koons Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

    Is there a time for the Wed. game yet? If Hamels wins, I want our best to go against CC and that is not Brett. I would go with Moyers. I think Moyers is in a dimension now that he would not fear CC and I fear Myers is just not all together. If Moyer could beat CC, my bet is Brett has no pressure and he comes up big and then Blanton can do his best.

  45. NEPA Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    I’m thinking I would rather have Brett start game 2 and Moyer game 3. CC is starting game 2 and he will be very difficult to beat. So I think I’d rather throw Brett during that game and if we get the win great, if not, we still have Moyer going game 3 on the road. Game 1 is so key though, if we’re going into game 2 facing CC and a 0-1 deficit in the series, it’s not gonna be looking good.

  46. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    I agree NEPA, game 1 is a MUST win. Facing Sabathia in game 2 down 0-1 is scary

  47. Amanda Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    The Brewers can make the same mistake the Phils made last year: over celebrating.

    Obviously, the city is going to be pumped, and should be, especially since its been so long since they’ve made the playoffs. That was the Phillies last year. They pretty much celebrated like it was the World Series, minus the parade.

    The Phillies celebration this year was much shorter. Last year they used twice as much champagne as they did this year. They know there is still baseball left and some unfinised business. The Phils have some playoff experience now, so they learned from last year.

    Also, the Phillies had a chance to rest players this year for at least one extra day. The Brewers had to use their star players today. The Phillies were in the same exact posistion last year, and got swept in the postseason.

    So the Brew Crew is in the same boat the Phils were in last year, while the Phillies have a little more experience, and know what is in front of them.

  48. NEPA Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 8:44 pm

    Yea, but they have CC Sabathia – we didn’t have that last year. Very big difference.

  49. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    true, when Sabathia is going 9, it doesn’t matter how overexcited they are. When you consider that Sabathia is going to pitch in 40% of the games in this series. it gets a little scary.

  50. Manny Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    NEPA I agree with you, too. Game 2 HAS to be Myers.

  51. Howard Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    I gotta take issue with one of the statements in the title page. How can anyone who calls themselves a Phillies Phan feel sorry for the Mutts? I am happy that after all the BS, the Mutts are DONE for the 2nd year in a row, and we’re in. I hope this continues for a very long time!!

  52. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    I actually would’ve felt really bad for the Brewers since they’re not a rival and they haven’t made the playoffs since 1982. With the Mets, I don’t really feel anything. They’re a second place team and weren’t good enough for the wild card. Minaya gambled and didn’t acquire any relievers and it backfired.

  53. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    Whenever I begin to feel bad for the Mets, I remember the dozens and dozens of Mets vs. Phillies games at Shea that I went to and got cursed out and spit on. Most fans were cool, but there were always d-bags who like to bully around the Phillie fan. Now, the rivalry is heated up and most fans are hostile. So, NO, I don’t feel bad for the Muts fans.

  54. NEPA Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    Neither do I. There’s a ton of shit in the world that you can feel sorry about, Mets aren’t even close to being one of them.

  55. krams Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    “We failed. We failed as a team,” David Wright said.

    lol.

  56. Amanda Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    The Phils were 5-1 against the Brewers this year, including the 4 game sweep at home. The Phillies did not have to face CC Sabathia.

    CC started today, so I wouldn’t expect to see him until the 2nd or 3rd game.

    I remembered that the Phils faced CC last year when he was with Cleveland, and I looked up the game.

    The Indians won 10-6. (Jon Lieber pitched against CC)

    CC struggled a little during that game, compared to his other starts last year. CCs line:

    6 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO

    Rod Barajas HR off CC

    Rollins and Howard each a double off CC

    OK, so if Rod Barajas can hit a HR off him, anybody can.

  57. Amanda Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

    The picture that Ed posted should be the “Heilmanich manuever”

  58. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:39 pm

    I was saying I felt sympathy in reference to how they closed out Shea similar to how we closed out the Vet.

    Not saying that I’m sorry because they didn’t make the playoffs in general.

  59. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    Amanda with the line of the night

  60. NEPA Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    Wait, which one?

    OK, so if Rod Barajas can hit a HR off him, anybody can.

    OR

    The picture that Ed posted should be the “Heilmanich manuever”

    I think I find the first funnier.

  61. Amanda Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    haha. i thought of it all by myself too!

  62. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    They are both good, but the “Heilmanich manuever” is Citi Field ammo for 2009!

  63. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    From Todd Zelecki’s blog.

    Major League Baseball has announced the start times for Games 1, 2 and 3 of the National League division series between the Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers:

    Game 1 on Wednesday in Philadelphia: 3 p.m.

    Game 2 on Thursday in Philadelphia: 6 p.m.

    Game 3 on Saturday in Milwaukee: 6:30 p.m.

    Game times for Games 4 and 5 will be announced later.

    Games will be broadcast on TBS.

  64. Griffin Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    nice find SJ Mike, man I am pumped. Nervous, but excited.

  65. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    Here’s the full schedule so far

    http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3614651

  66. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    You can give us a new park,bring in a new revamped bullpen,a couple of #2 starters,a better bench,younger role players from the minors,a view of optimism for years to come with a good offensive nucleus……But it will NOT take away the stench,the bad taste and bitterness from the last 2 years.I tip my Mets cap to the Phillies and the Brewers for showing they both were better than my Amazins.I have no shame in admitting defeat as a fan.and NO I will not give a “wait til next year” approach.Good luck in the playoffs because I will NOT partake in ANY games…..Including the Fall Classic because I have no interest.

  67. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Grumpy, I know it stings. Something about loving baseball (or any particular sport for that matter) that no matter how much you want to avoid it, curiosity rears its ugly head and before you know it, you’re poking your head around the corner and watching the games or at least the scoreboard.

  68. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Amanda….good creativity on the “Heilmanich” manuver….2009,Heilman will be someone elses problem.

  69. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    SJ…I will look at the scores and read the papers….but after this latest Mets debacle,I need a month to cool my head as a Mets fan.However,tomorrow morning is just another day……life goes on.

  70. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:43 pm

    Oh and BTW….136 more days til pitchers and catchers

  71. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    Grumpy, I know after those 3 straight painful NFC Championship losses for the Eagles and then the following Superbowl loss, I sworeI was done with football and the Eagles each time until next year. Then I found myself reading the papers and watching all of the coverage the next day.

    Being a fan is the ups and the downs, and unless you win it all every single year, it’s more or less 95% downs.

  72. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:49 pm

    SJ…..walk a mile in my shoes….as a Jets fan! lol And I will be reading the Miami papers online tomorrow as well as the NY papers (Philly included) to hear what they had to say…..ONLY saving grace for 2009 Is…..we don’t play the Marlins on the last weekend.

  73. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    Grumpy, you forget that I’m a Philly fan. Haven’t seen a championship in my entire lifetime (born December ‘83).

    So my entire sports fan life has been nothing but heartbreak. As I said in an earlier post to you, I sympathize from the standpoint of how it stings and feels.

  74. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    Plus SJ as I said about you and Tim B4…..You guys…as much as I am not a Phils fan,and root for my Amazins til the bitter end (and it was bitter) you guys and a certain few are accomadating and I thank you guys for that.However 2009 is coming sooner than you think.

  75. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    I remember watching the Royals/Phils back in 80….and yes I admit I wanted the royals to win…..but thats neither here nor there.I did see 1986 and thats the only baseball championship I lived to see (Including the Islanders Dynasty).I do feel your pain because My teams haven’t won JACK in 22 years.

  76. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Grumpy, I’ve stated time and time again that although I’m a huge Philly fan through and through, I’m a bigger fan of the game itself. When I was in college, I was part of the radio station in the sports department. I did play by play and color commentary, pregame/halftime/postgame analysis, and general sports talk radio. So I learned very quickly how to see the bigger picture and respect all fanbases and their fans.

    I won’t lie, there’s a part of me that has a sick pleasure in the Mets not making it. That goes without saying as an opposing fan. But I don’t feel that it helps or proves anything to gloat and kick them when they’re down.

  77. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    “I won’t lie, there’s a part of me that has a sick pleasure in the Mets not making it.” what fan isn’t….Many fans (and I seen some in here give the “in your face” type rants) do that.Thats part of being a fan.Am I a fan of the Phillies….No,however…I do have respect for certain players because they do the job,are that damn good.I did go to opening day at Shea back in 82 and saw 3 HoFers from the Phillies…..Pete Rose,Steve Carlton and Michael Jack Schmidt.Phillies do have a great past and with what they have (we’ll descuss F/A and ownerships later after the playoffs) and with players like Utley,Rollins and Howard I’ll add Hamels too have a solid future and looking forward to our very own Yanks/Red Sox type rivalry.

  78. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Plus, you come here to talk baseball, not to act like a jackass. I hate it when Mets fans come here (as well as Phillie fans who go to Metsblog) and just want to act obnoxious.

    I know I’m in a miniority, but I believe to act constructively with the whole ordeal.

  79. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Whoops….Forgot Rose isn’t in the HoF (albiet he’s in the WWE HoF)

  80. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    Sometimes you have to call it like it is….and I said Friday now that the Mets are gone til at least February….the kids with the hockey helmets stuck in the yellow buses are gone.they won’t bother you guys for a while.

  81. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    I’m sure anytime during a postseason game wen the Phils are either losing or have already lost, they’ll come out of the shadows lurking waiting to feast on their fish heads….

  82. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    Well…you can put out at least the Phils went to the Dance….the Mets spit the bit and are sweeping up the floor after the dance.Last one outta Shea please turn out the lights.

  83. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Tried that one last year. Response always was “well you got swept.”

  84. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    Screw em! lol

  85. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    Bears 24-Eagles 20….at least Phillies fans can look passed this one and look forward to the Brewers

  86. SJ Mike Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    The difference in that game….no Brian Westbrook. His absense was the difference. Oh well.

  87. Mike S. Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    Those words about the Mets are so true. Couldn’t argue with anything. I was coming here expecting a bashing and rubbing it in our faces, but you guys handled it very classy. Can’t wish you guys good luck in the playoffs, but, you guys did what you had to do to get in, and we didn’t.

  88. Manny Says:
    September 29th, 2008 at 1:48 am

    Get a room!

  89. J-Man Says:
    September 29th, 2008 at 3:20 am

    It’s time for us to do a little damage this time around…Game 1 is a must win because CC Sabathia is most likely pitching Game 2 and having to face him down 0-1 and then having to head out to Milwaukee can be very ugly.

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