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News: Ryan Church in Tonight’s Lineup
By Matthew Cerrone - Aug 22, 2008 4:16 pm

Ryan Church will bat seventh and start in right field tonight for the New York Mets.

excellent…good for you, ryan…welcome back

In response, the Mets have demoted Robinson Cancel back to Triple-A New Orleans.

57 Responses to “News: Ryan Church in Tonight’s Lineup”

  1. danlx13 says:

    YEEESSS…i just hope he plays like he did before the injury this yr…or even 80% of that

    • mikey_FF says:

      Man … what a feeling to see his name in the lineup again!! This is great!!

      • cohenflowinpoop says:

        notice last night that CANCEL didnt have the rally cap going …like the others in the dugout…I think he knew about the demotion yesterday before the game. Check the tapes…he was down.

    • JavaJoe says:

      Hey Ryan, What’s missing?

      CH_ _ CH

      Not anymore B I A chez.

  2. Mets Fan on Wall St. says:

    I’m going to tonight’s game, it will be fantastic to see him out there. I am not expecting much but at the very least I hope the guy is healthy for good this time.

  3. jimmyk456 says:

    knowing church the guy will probably go out and hit 2 doubles tonight or something like nothing happened

  4. khmustache says:

    i’m gonna miss watching cancel steal bases out there

  5. losmets5 says:

    I won’t be able to see him come back, it’s my grandmother’s birthday. *sniff* Anyone know where the lineup is?

  6. stickguy says:

    looks like the team is coming together lately. WIll be intereting to see what the configuration is on 9/1 (preplanning for the playoffs, but knock on wood).

  7. Tidewater says:

    Ryan Church is awful.

    (Sorry, just wanted to be a contrarian. I don’t think that.)

  8. mouserdz says:

    He should start wearing a batters helmet on field for extra protection, ala Johnny Olerud

  9. foul bunt strikeout says:

    wait we aren’t carrying three catchers anymore!

    what is OMAR and Jerry thinking!

    Fir em both

    I think we need to carry 15 catchers~!

  10. ags412 says:

    Olerud wore a helmet because of his aneurysm. Helmets will not do much for a concussion (ask a football player).

    Besides – the last time he got a concsussion, he was running the bases and had a helmet on.

    • toomanyuniforms says:

      I’m thinking concussions might be more prevalent in the NFL were there no helmets, but perhaps I’m wrong.

  11. K-Hern says:

    I wish I could be there with the faithful to welcome back church

    standing O

  12. atrain311 says:

    I’ve got the same giddy feeling I get when a rookie or newly acquired player makes his debut with the Mets…Go get ‘em, RYNO!!!!!!

  13. Nightlife says:

    Is he going to hold a sermon with the bat tonight?

  14. Reyes, ss
    A. Reyes, 2b
    Wright, 3b
    Delgado, 1b
    Beltran, cf
    Murphy, lf
    Church, rf
    Schneider, c
    Santana, lhp

    • atrain311 says:

      I love seeing Murphy and Church next to each other in the lineup. TYPICALLY, you know what you’re going to get from the top and middle of lineups and it’s the bottom that can really make or break a game. Our bottom of the lineup is now one that teams cannot take lightly. Platoon that with Tatis when it’s a lefty on the bump and we’re still in great shape with our 6th and 7th spot.

    • grotesmask says:

      Ah, the Irishman in front of the CHurch. Seems like a good fit.

      Let’s Go Mets!

      Welcome back, Ryan!

    • cohenflowinpoop says:

      you know, here is an interesting tidbit we havent seen all year, or for that matter, the past 5 years….

      what do you get if we use the same lineup as tonight, but include pelfrey ?

      CMON, its on the tip of your tongue.

      You want to say it but are too shy.

      IS it not obvious to you, a diehard METS fan?

      You watch them EVERY night and dont know?

      ANSWER: we actually have a mostly blanco beisbol lineup….muchas gracias para los Mets!

      Guess I’m the only fan to see it, but at least I see it happening, and call it as it is.

      It has made me much less of a fan. I can relate as well to the team, for the same reason the GM wants to grow the fan base to other demos, the one he feels will always be here is waning. and that is why they have decreased their attendance in the seating capacity for next year…so tickets will always be in demand even though you dont relate to the team.

  15. efaulk03 says:

    what are we gonna do with only 2 catchers on the active roster?

  16. AngryFan says:

    You won’t see Church again this season

  17. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Welcome back, Ryan !

    I just gets better and better…..

  18. HoJoWright says:

    I really hope he is healthy enough. That lineup does look nice with Murph and Church. can’t wait. Lets go METS…Johan

  19. knickedge123 says:

    about time robinson cancel went down. he calls a good game, but he really didnt do that much to warrant a spot in the big leagues, let alone the mets.

  20. MyaGirl says:

    Hey Everyone!

    I just wanted to let you know we have a new Mets fan.

    Mya Jane was born on August 18th. 8lbs 8 ounces.

    Let’s Go Mets!!- Mya said so.

    • atrain311 says:

      Congrats! -From me and my two year old who I brainwashed into saying “Let’s Go Mets” everytime she sees me watching a game (which is way too much, if you ask my wife). :)

    • 0h the ag0ny says:

      congrats!

      church will bless her =] with his line drive doubles

    • JoseReyesForPresident says:

      Congrats mines 6 months and everytime i turn on the tv she says mets it seems like she says mess though lol

  21. MetsFan4Decades says:

    Congrats!

    Let’s Go Mets !!

  22. MyaGirl says:

    Thanks! I can’t wait for her and I to watch the Mets game tonight!!!

    She was born, and the Mets go on a 3-game winning streak. My little angel is a good luck charm.

  23. LL says:

    Congrats on the new little Mets fan. I have 3 myself…3 year old, 1 1/2 year old, and almost 3 month old. And they are all Mets fans. My oldest 2 are girls and they love saying let’s go Mets!!! And the baby sings Jose, Jose, Jose, Jose…just kidding! I love watching the games with them and they love going to the games down here in FL. They all look great with their Mets gear on!!!