Built from Within: A New York Mets dynasty

[JoeyMcM93]

Agreed. you have a very strong staff and a great hitting ball club. Good luck!

[tejdog1]

Game 3: Padres @ Mets

Chris Young vs Brian Bannister

Jose Reyes doubled to lead off the 4th inning, and scored on Jeff Keppinger's single, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead. The Mets extended their lead to 3-0 in the 6th inning. Reyes singled leading off and stole second. Keppinger drew a walk, and Carlos Beltran's grounder moved them into scoring position. Carlos Delgado grounded out to score Reyes, and David Wright singled to score Kepp.

Jason Phillips, who the Mets signed during the off season to back Lo Duca up, singled with one down and scored on Reyes' homer in the 7th, extending to a 5-0 lead. The Padres got those runs back in the top of the 8th. Ryan Klesko homered leading off, and after consecutive singles by Dave Roberts and Khalil Greene with one down, Bannister was taken out in favor of Henry Owens. Owens allowed a single to Mike Cameron, but escaped further trouble, and took a 5-2 lead to the bottom of the 8th.

Billy Wagner was brought in to nail it down, and did anything but. He walked the leadoff hitter and allowed a single, putting the first two men on. He then retired two in a row before serving up a 3 run shot to Termel Sledge, tying the game 5-5.

In the bottom of the 9th, the Mets won on walks. Lastings Milledge led off with one and stole second. Phillips walked, and with two down, Keppinger walked. Beltran capped the scoring by walking. The Mets won, 6-5.

[tejdog1]

Game 4: Padres @ Mets

Tim Stauffer vs Mike Pelfrey

Pelfrey's 2006 debut began much as his major league debut did, shakily. Mike Cameron doubled with one down and Josh Barfield singled him in to give the Padres a quick 1-0 lead.

The Mets got Pelfrey a lead to work with in the 2nd. Carlos Delgado walked to lead off, and David Wright doubled, putting 2 in scoring position. Victor Diaz grounded out, 5-3, to score Delgado. Lastings Milledge, the other half of the rookie tandem in the game, singled to score Wright. Milledge then stole second, moved to third on Paul Lo Duca's single, and scored on Pelfrey's squeeze, putting the Mets ahead 3-1.

Jeff Keppinger walked leading off the 3rd, and Delgado homered to extend the Met lead to 5-1. Jose Reyes singled, stole 2 bases, and scored on Keppinger's sac fly in the 4th, giving Pelfrey a 5 run cushion.

Pelfrey went 7 strong innings, allowing 2 runs, and Matthew Lindstrom was brought in to pitch the 8th. Lindstrom pitched 2 scoreless innings, bouncing back from the drubbing he took in the second game of the season, and the Mets won it, 6-2.

[JoeyMcM93]

You're had a few close ones with the Pads, still undefeated though!

[tejdog1]

Yeppers. And Milly is on fire

If only...lol.

[tejdog1]

Guys, I just saved over the save file by mistake. Luckily, I create backups periodically, but the last one I did was prior to the 2005 playoffs. I am going to sim everything up to Game 5 of the 2006 season, and do everything the same. I will fast sim the first 4 games of the season, and just edit the posts with the new boxscores. OK?

[JoeyMcM93]

That's too bad, but atleast you have backups!

[tejdog1]

Yes, I learned that the hard way during some of my early dynasties.

[TheProdigy]

so did I, lost my whole Colorado Rockies dynasty and it was going great. Good luck, man.

[tejdog1]

Doesn't that just feel so bad? Makes me angry. Tonight's win helped soothe me ;)

[TheProdigy]

Absolutely, Reyes should be considered an MVP Candidate, when you're mentioned in the same sentence as Rickey Henderson and Joe Morgan for having a 300 AVG 20 HR 20 2B 20 3B and 60 SB, that's outstanding. If he continues driving in runs, he can get to 100 RBIs, if he's really into it, he has 74 at this moment.

[Dom2662]

Very right. Howard also has MVP numbers 54 homers 130+ RBIs.

[TheProdigy]

yeah Howard's the MVP hands down, regardless of the Phillies making the playoffs or not

[JoeyMcM93]

Looking forward to the next update. Thanks for backing up the files!

[tejdog1]

Disregard the first 4 games of the 2006 season, as I lost those games due to an unfortunate smelting...I mean saving accident :roll: :roll: :roll:

***Game 1***

Chicago 5, New York 7

Jose Reyes (ss) 0 for 2, 2 runs, 2 BBs, K, .000, 2 SB (2)

Carlos Beltran (cf) 2 for 3, 2 runs, HR, RBI, BB, K, .667, SB (1)

David Wright (3b) 2 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, 2 RBI, 2 Ks, .400

Carlos Delgado (1b) 2 for 3, 2b, RBI, BB, .667

Victor Diaz (lf) 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .000

Jeff Keppinger (2b) 1 for 3, run, RBI, K, .333

Lastings Milledge (rf) 2 for 4, .500

Paul Lo Duca © 0 for 2, RBI, BB, .000

Aaron Heilman 6 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 0 BBs, 5 Ks, 7.50 era

Henry Owens 2 IP, BB, K, 0.00 era

Jonathan Broxton 1 IP, H, BB, 0.00 era, W (1-0)

***Game 2***

San Diego 0, New York 6

Jose Reyes (ss) 4 for 5, 2 2b, RBI, K, .571, 3 SB (5)

Carlos Beltran (cf) 1 for 3, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .500, SB (2)

David Wright (3b) 0 for 2, 2 RBI, .286

Carlos Delgado (1b) 2 for 3, HR, 2 RBI, .667

Victor Diaz (lf) 1 for 4, .143

Jeff Keppinger (2b) 1 for 3, 2b, .333

Lastings Milledge (rf) 1 for 3, BB, .429

Paul Lo Duca © 2 for 3, 2b, K, .400

Brian Bannister 9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, BB, 7 Ks, 0.00 era, W (1-0)

***Game 3***

San Diego 7, New York 8

Jose Reyes (ss) 1 for 4, 2 RBI, K, .455, SB (6)

Jeff Keppinger (2b) 1 for 3, run, 2 BBs, K, .333, SB (1)

Carlos Beltran (cf) 0 for 3, run, 2 BBs, K, .333

Carlos Delgado (1b) 2 for 4, 2b, 2 RBI, BB, .600

David Wright (3b) 3 for 5, run, K, .417

Victor Diaz (lf) 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 Ks, .182

Lastings Milledge (rf) 1 for 2, 2 runs, 2b, 2 BBs, K, .444, SB (2)

Paul Lo Duca © 0 for 1, run, 2 BBs, K, .333

Endy Chavez (PH) 1 for 1, run, .500

Ty Wigginton (PH) 1 for 1, 2b, RBI, .500

Mike Pelfrey 6 IP, 10 H, 6 ER, 4 BBs, 6 Ks, 9 era

Henry Owens 1 IP, H, 2 Ks, 0.00 era, W (1-0)

Octavio Dotel 1 IP, K, 0.00 era

Billy Wagner 1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, K, 9 era, SV (1)

***Game 4***

San Diego 3, New York 8

Jose Reyes 1 for 5, run, 2b, K, .375

Jeff Keppinger 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, 2 Ks, .308

Carlos Beltran 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, .308

Carlos Delgado 1 for 4, run, 2 RBI, .500

David Wright 1 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, BB, K, .400, SB (1)

Victor Diaz 0 for 2, run, 2 BBs, .154

Lastings Milledge 2 for 4, 2b, 3 RBI, .462

Paul Lo Duca 0 for 3, BB, .222

Endy Chavez (PH) 1 for 1, .667

Pedro Martinez 8 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, BB, 7 Ks, 3.38 era, W (1-0)

Matt Lindstrom 1 IP, H, 3 Ks, 0.00 era

The dynasty will resume with normal writeups and boxscore with the 5th game. Hope this doesn't make anyone too upset :(

[JoeyMcM93]

You're still 4-0 so I guess it wasn't too big of a loss. Looking forward to game 5!

[tejdog1]

Question: Would you guys like me to keep doing the writeups, or will the boxscore be enough?

Game 5: Dodgers @ Mets

Chad Billingsley vs Tom Glavine

The Mets batted around in putting up a 4 spot vs the 2nd year phenom, giving Glavine some breathing room. Jose Reyes and Jeff Keppinger lead off with singles, and with one down, Carlos Delgado grounded into a 4-6 fielder's choice, scoring Reyes. David Wright followed with a single, and Victor Diaz hit a 3 run homer, capping the 4 run outburst.

The Mets added a run in the 2nd. Reyes doubled, Kepp singled, and Carlos Beltran grounded into a double play, plating Reyes and making it 5-0 New York.

Lance Nix and Billingsley each doubled leading off the 3rd, getting that run back and pulling the Dodgers within 4, at 5-1. The Mets chased Billingsley in the 3rd with a run, which the Dodgers got back in the 4th, making it 6-2.

Glavine allowed solo runs in the 5th and 9th innings, but went the distance, and the Mets won, 6-4.

"I think we will be monitoring our older starter's innings. They're strong right now, so they can go a bit longer, but you shouldn't except complete games from Pedro or Tommy often." Tejesh said.

[tejdog1]

Game 6: Dodgers @ Mets

Odalis Perez (0-1, 2.57) vs Scott Kazmir (0-0, 0.00)

The Dodgers greeted Kazmir roughly in the lefty's 2006 debut. Rafael Furcal singled to lead off the game, and scored on Cesar Izturis' double, putting LA ahead 1-0. Jeff Kent's 2 out single scored Izturis to make it 2-0.

The Mets answered with a 3 run flurry in the 2nd inning, opening the inning with 4 straight baserunners. Carlos Delgado walked to lead off, David Wright singled, Victor Diaz doubled in a run, and Lastings Milledge singled in two, putting New York ahead 3-2.

Jeff Keppinger doubled with one down in the 3rd and scored on Wright's single, extending the Met lead to 2.

The Dodgers answered with a 3 run 5th to take the lead back, 5-4. Lance Nix walked to lead off, and following a sacrifice by Odalis Perez, scored on Furcal's double. JD Drew drew a 2 out walk, and back to back singles by Jason Werth and Jeff Kent plated a pair, putting LA back on top.

Jeff Keppinger tied it with a one out solo shot in the bottom of the 5th, and Jonathan Broxton came in to pitch the 6th inning for New York. Lance Nix, however, hit a one out solo shot of his own, putting LA back on top, 6-5, in the 6th inning. Victor Diaz tied it with a solo homer off Duaner Sanchez, knotting the game once more, 6-6.

Endy Chavez pinch hit for Broxton leading off the 7th inning. Chavez singled and stole second, but the Mets could not push him across. Henry Owens came in to pitch the 8th for the Mets. Owens pitched 2 scoreless innings, but allowed a 3 run homer to Lance Nix in the top of the 10th, providing the margin of defeat, and the Mets lost their first game of the season, 9-6 in 10 innings.

[JoeyMcM93]

I like the write-ups, keep doing them please!

[JoeyMcM93]

Any new updates tejdog? Did you decide to stop?

[tejdog1]

No, college decided to start

Plus, I'm undertaking a project of updating all of the attributes for the BA Top 100 Prospects based on their performance this season. Just for my own personal rosters

I'll resume this once I get used to my new college schedule (and figure out which homework assignments I can skip )

[tejdog1]

Game 7: Dodgers @ Mets

Derek Lowe (0-1, 7.20) vs Aaron Heilman (0-0, 7.50)

The Dodgers scored two in the top of the first, to grab the early lead. Rafael Furcal singled to lead off and scored on Jason Werth's double. Jeff Kent followed with a single to make it 2-0.

The Mets got one of those runs back in the bottom of the 5th inning. Lastings Milledge singled, stole second, and scored on Paul Lo Duca's single, halving the Dodger lead.

Heilman, though, allowed 2 more runs in the 7th, making it 4-1. Russell Martin singled to lead off, and moved to second on Joel Guzman's single. Lance Nix singled to score one, and Furcal followed with a sac fly to give LA a 3 run lead.

Endy Chavez (giving Victor Diaz a day off) led off the bottom of the 7th with a homer. Lastings Milledge walked and stole second, and Lo Duca walked behind him, putting two on with no out. Victor Diaz pinch hit for Heilman and singled. Jose Reyes followed with a single, tying the game, 4-4, and ending Lowe's night. Duaner Sanchez came on to pitch. Sanchez struck out 2, escaping further trouble.

Matthew Lindstrom came in to pitch the 8th for NY. Lindstrom went 3 scoreless innings, and the Mets won it in the 10th. Milledge singled with two down, and scored on Lo Duca's triple, giving NY a come from behind 5-4 victory.

[tejdog1]

Game 8: Mets @ Dodgers

Brian Bannister (1-0, 0.00) vs Ryan Madson (0-0, 3.52)

Jose Reyes walked, stole second, and scored on Jeff Keppinger's single, opening the scoring and giving NY a 1-0 lead. Tim Gradoville singled to lead off the 2nd, advanced to third on Abraham Nunez' double, and scored on Brandon Harman's grounder, tying the game 1-1, and ending Bannister's scoreless streak at 10.2 innings.

Keppinger singled with two down, stole second, and scored on Carlos Beltran's single, putting NY back on top, 2-1. Kepp doubled in the 5th, and scored on Carlos Delgado's single, extending to a 3-1 lead.

Abraham Nunez walked, advanced to 2nd on Madson's bunt, and scored on Jimmy Rollins single, cutting the Met lead to 3-2.

Nunuz tied it in the 7th with a leadoff solo shot, but Bannister got through the rest of that inning with no further damage. Bannister worked a scoreless 8th, and was pinch hit for by Endy Chavez in the top of the 9th with a runner on 1st and one down. Nothing came of that, and Henry Owens came in to pitch the bottom of the 9th.

Owens pitched 3 scoreless innings, and the Mets broke through against former farmhand Matt Peterson. Jose Reyes singled with 2 down in the 12th, and stole second. Kepp walked, and Carlos Beltran singled Reyes in, putting the Mets ahead 4-3. Billy Wagner came in to pitch the bottom of the 12th, and worked around a hit batsmen, to record the save.

[tejdog1]

Game 9: Mets @ Phillies

Mike Pelfrey (0-0, 9.00) vs Cole Hamels (0-0, 5.40)

Jose Reyes homered with one down in the top of the 3rd, putting the Mets ahead 1-0.

The Phillies tied it in the 6th inning. Jimmy Rollins led off with a double, and scored on 2 groundouts, by Bobby Abreu and Chase Utley.

The Mets retook the lead in the 8th. Jeff Keppinger led off by reaching on an error, advanced to 2nd on Carlos Delgado's single, and scored on Victor Diaz' double, making it 2-1. Mike Pelfrey was allowed to start the 8th, but a one out double by Pat Burrell ended the rookie's night. Octavio Dotel came in to try and escape the inning. Dotel stranded Burrell, and the Mets exploded for a 5 run top of the 9th, icing the game.

Paul Lo Duca led off with a walk, was bunted to second by pinch hitter Eli Marrero, and scored on Jeff Keppinger's single, making it 3-1. Endy Chavez, who came in when Carlos Beltran was ejected, walked. Carlos Delgado also walked to load the bases, and David Wright smashed a grand slam to blow the game open.

Tanyon Sturtze came in to pitch a scoreless 9th, giving the Mets a 7-1 victory.

[tejdog1]

Game 10: Mets @ Phillies

Pedro Martinez (1-0, 3.38) vs Brett Myers (0-0, 12.27)

Back to back doubles by Lastings Milledge and Paul Lo Duca with two down in the 2nd inning put the Mets ahead, 1-0. Pat Burrell singled with one down in the 4th, Tim Gradoville doubled, and Aaron Rowand's grounder produced the tying run.

The Mets answered with a 3 run 6th inning, putting themselves ahead by 3. Carlos Beltran singled and stole second leading off. Carlos Delgado singled him to third, and David Wright doubled one home. Victor Diaz followed with a single to score Delgado, and Milledge lifted a sac fly to score Wright, making it 4-1, NY.

Back to back singles with one down in the 8th by Bobby Abreu and Chase Utley put runners on the corners, and a fielder's choice hit into by Burrell got the Phils within 2, at 4-2.

The Mets loaded the bases in the top of the 9th with 2 down, and Endy Chavez pinch hit for Pedro, flying out to end the rally. Billy Wagner came on and pitched a scoreless 9th to save it for Pedro.