Game Thread: Cristian Guzman and The National League Against The Futuristic American League With Their Revolutionary DH- 2008 MLB All-Star Game Live From New York's Yankee Stadium.
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 2:59 AM EDT
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Cristian Guzman's first All-Star game was Cal Ripken's last. On July 10, 2001, in Seattle, Washington's SAFECO Field, the Baltimore Orioles' Hall of Fame shortstop started at short before stepping over to third for then-Rangers' shortstop Alex Rodriguez, who'd been voted in as the starter, and whose idea it was for Ripken to begin the game in the position he manned expertly for most of twenty-one Major League seasons with the O's. After Ripken for an inning, A-Rod and then Derek Jeter at short for the American League, Minnesota shortstop Cristian Guzman got his shot as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the seventh with Yankees' catcher Jorge Posada on third, two outs and Cards' righty Matt Morris on the mound for the trailing National League...Guzman struck out, and then played the top of the eighth and ninth innings in the field in the AL's 4-1 win...(Ripken, you'll remember, homered in his final All-Star at bat, taking the first pitch of the third inning from Dodgers' pitcher Chan Ho Park for a ride...)
Guzman might get some time in the field tonight, as one of only three shortstops on the NL's roster...What to expect? What do you think? One of the 2 triples? 5 HR's? or 26 doubles Guzman's connected on out of the 126 hits he has in 405 '08 AB's? Or, more likely...another one of the 93 slap singles Guzman's collected so far this season on his way to leading the National League in hits at the Break...Guzman's "1st Half" #'s - (.315 AVG, 26 doubles, 2 triples, 5 HR's, 30 RBI's and 3 steals, with just 35 K's in 94 games.)
Guzman's #'s Against the AL's All-Star Pitchers...
Guzman...
vs. Justin Duchsherer (Oak) - 2 for 4, .500 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
vs. Roy Hallyday (Tor) - 5 for 18, .278 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI's.
vs. Cliff Lee (Cle) - 6 for 14, .429 AVG.
Scott Kazmir (Tam) - No AB's.
vs. Joe Nathan (Min) - 0 for 1, .000 AVG.
Jonathan Papelbon (Bos) - No AB's.
vs. Mariano Rivera - (NYY) - 1 for 5, .200 AVG.
vs. Francisco Rodriguez - (LAA) - 1 for 2, .500 AVG.
George Sherrill - (Bal) - No AB's.
The 2008 MLB All-Star Game gets underway at some time after the festivities get underway around 8:00 pm EST out of Yankee Stadium. This Time It Counts! This Time There Are Enough Players! One more time in Old/New Yankees Stadium. NL Ben Sheets (Mil) vs AL Cliff Lee (Cle) to start the night. Although the AL hasn't lost an All-Star Game since 1996, the National League still leads the All-Time series (41-35) with 2 ties...? Everyone remembers the most recent All-Star tie? Does anyone know when the other All-Star Game tie was? (ed. note- "Answer in the Comments section.")
Nationals News Update...
"Zimmerman Watch" - Federal Baseball's 24-Hour, 22 Hou...12 Hour... Intermittent Dodgy Coverage of the BREAKING NEWS! And ACTION!!......
The Class-A Potomac Nationals, or P-Nats, saw the debut of their new 23-year old third baseman tonight, one Ryan Zimmerman, who was the P-Nats' DH against Houston Astros' Class A affiliate, the Salem(Va.) Avalanche. Zimmerman doubled twice, going 2 for 5 with a run scored in an 8-6 P-Nats' loss.
While Washington's '05 1st Round Draft pick's rehab stint was getting underway, the Nationals' top pick in '07, lefty starter Ross Detwiler was making his 18th start for the P-Nats, coming off 6.0 shutout innings in his previous outing, and tonight allowing 9 hits and 4 runs in 6.1 innings and taking the loss to the Avalanche, which dropped Detwiler's record to (5-5), with 81.1 innings pitched, over which he's given up 94 hits, 49 ER's, 6 HR's and 41 walks with 77 K's collected.
According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "Zimmerman back in action in Minors", the plan is for:
"Zimmerman (to) wrap up his stint with Potomac tomorrow in Salem, and then head to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday."
Just As Zimmerman Starts On The Comeback Trail...
Wily Mo Pena's headed for surgery, according to Washington Times' writer Mark Zuckerman's article entitled, "Sugery might put Pena out for season", in which Mr. Zuckerman reports that:
"An enhanced MRI taken Monday on Pena's shoulder revealed a small tear and impingement in his rotator cuff and fraying in his labrum, according to team orthopedist Ben Shaffer..."
In 64 games and 195 at bats this season, WMP is batting .205 with 6 doubles, 2 HR's and 10 RBI's. So much for seeing what WMP can do with 500 AB's? Maybe next season...
No word in this or any other article I've seen about who'll replace Pena on the DC roster, but there probably won't be until Thursday or Friday, when the '08 campaign gets back underway with the Nationals in Atlanta for a three-game weekend set...
Who's watching the All-Star Game? What will Guzman do?...POLL!!!
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—-An outfield of Harris, Bernadina, Kearns ? Glad to hear Zimm’s on the comeback trail, can he play the outfield ? Where’s the AllStarAnswer you TriviaTease ?
by BloggerVance on Jul 15, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had meant for people to make their guesses here...
The 1961 All-Star Game, July 31, 1961, the 31st MLB All-Star ended in a tie when rain ruins everything.
(ed. note – “Sorry for the confusion, I’ll be more careful with my wording in the future…
I’m REALLY wondering who the Nationals are going to call up…Bet it won’t be Bernadina though, there was a lot of talk about some of his weaknesses that were exposed in his time in DC…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the Washington Nationals...
CRISTIAN GUZMAN!!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw 2 of the 9,000!! A rare sighting indeed.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary Carter's rocking the Expos' cap!!!
Put the Mets’ cap down, Kid.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Sheryl Crow isn't very good.
And I’m not sure what the point of the stealth bomber flyover is—how would know?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see anything.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point exactly!
(Thank you for fielding the straight line)
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Set up + punchline = ratings gold, throw in sexual innuendo and you're sitcom status...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, are we done with the "Yankees tribute to the Yankees" yet?
And they’re cutting back to aerial footage of the stealth bomber again. Time to go get a slice.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My brother's mad only Reggie got his nickname announced...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm mad because the announcer BUTCHERED Guz's name.
It’s not “Krishchin Goozemin” it’s Crrrristiaaannnnn Guuuuuuuzmannnnnn.
Stupid NY announcers.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, that is an intensely bad-ass lineup.
Think they’ll score anything?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First line of my report...
“And from the Washingto Nationals…Christian Guzmin. Followed by a polite applause, and I’m left wondering if been call Guzmin Guzman all these years…”
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...if I've been calling Guzmin Guzman all these years...
...stupid iPhone.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Sheetsie!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They made another Mummy movie?
I’ve got to get out more. NL down in order.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson not in it I'm staying home...
I really should put the sarcasm note back.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoreless through one...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh. Pujols has the Belliard tongue.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Laaarryyyy!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My brother wants him out now, he's calling for a pinch runner.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets' stuff is NASTY. Can we afford him?
Probably not, I guess.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(slaps self for thinking about free-agent pitching)
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm impressed Sheets can pitch with Youkilis shaking like that...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A jump to a $100 mill payroll has been promised. Then DC'll be for reals.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets now into a two-out, two-on jam after his second walk.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pedroia pops out to end 2 scoreless...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NJ Native Yogi Berra's in the booth.
I hope they don’t make him do Aflac lines…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we just have Yogi telling stories with the game on, and no commentary?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Don Sutton...I hope he tells everyone in NY about Tim Redding.
Did see Sutton introduced earlier…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez lines one into right for the 2nd NL hit of the night...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utley grounds out to end the NL third...Let's try a new 2nd baseman, eh?
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First the catcher trips, and now Cubs' fans hold their breath until Zambrano's out...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Fat Elvis, aka the Big Puma, Lance Berkman striking out to start the fourth...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't try to run on Ichiro, Pujols!!! Pujols lines off the wall and gets thrown out at first...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pujols was SAFE!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Instant replay is coming...Why midseason? I don't know, but it is...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Selig says so...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't an All-Star throw to first, Hanley!! The NL East is embarrasing the NL...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guz woulda made a good throw
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's gotta be hard for hitter to adjust to a new All-Star arm every inning or so...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was about to say "It's a wonder they get any hits at all."
It’s like facing 4 closers and 3 setup guys…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holliday! Smacks one the other way.. and GONE!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We Want Guzman! (clapclap clapclapclap)
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utley!!! Just kidding, not his fault.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guz seems to be enjoying the bench.
Just showed a shot of the dugout. He’s having a good time, maybe chewing some sunflower seeds.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was he chewing seeds like an All-Star? It's nice to see the cursive "W"
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 votes in...
Federal Baseball reader’s have Guzman K’ing.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno... more readers have him getting a single or double...
So, single-and-a-half?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
13th vote just in puts K's ahead again...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chipper can blow it open...2 on, 1 out...
Chipper K’s!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 NL after six.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the March of the Closers starts up along with Take Me Out to the Ball Game
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This rendition of God Bless America is making me angry.
DC Washington is ten times the singer of any of the jokers we’ve had tonight.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Josh Groban!! Eh...not impressed...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he just say Dominican Republican pitchers?
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We want Guzman!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. BRING THE GUZ!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I hear NY fans cheering "We want Guzman!"
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NY fans to Papelbon: "Over-rated"
Papelbon to NY: 95 mph heat to get Uggla.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian "Not That Brian" Wilson to pitch the eighth for the NL...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets' closer Billy Wagner on to face lefty Grady Sizemore...
Sizemore hits a two-out single…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAGNER!!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sizemore steals second off Wagner...
Three batters w/out AB’s due up for NL…Guzman might not get in…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wagner vs Longoria? RBI double, 3-3 ballgame! WAGNER!!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The AL is out of players...Maybe Guzman has an extra Twins' cap...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clint Hurdle just called on GUZMAN!!! TO PINCH RUN!!!! GUZMAN! GUZMAN! GUZMAN! GUZMAN!!!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IT'S THE GUZZZZZZ!!!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Run, Guz, run!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See that!! GUZZZZ TOOK A LEAD!!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mariano vs an overmatched Ludwick...???
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not our year, I guess...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HE WAS SAFE? No...I got nothing...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOO!!! GUZMAN NAILED STEALING!! STRIKE 'EM OUT, THROW 'EM OUT!! NO GUZ NO!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster...on to pitch...Guzman plays third? Please no bunts...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 15, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 down bases loaded in the 10th...and Guzman fields and throws home for out #2...
Cook vs Morneau…Grounder to short, Tejada throws…IN TIME!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A. Gon singles to start the 11th...Wright K's and it's...
THE GUZ!!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
92 mph low fastball for a strike, same spot for strike two, 91 mph...And Guzman...
...lines out to center for the 2nd out of the evening.
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 down in the 11th...Men on 2nd and 3rd...Carlos Quentin grounds to third...
Cristian Guzman fields and throws to first…IN TIME!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the GUZZZZZ...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UGGLA!
BLAME!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The broadcasters have finally mentioned Guzman hasn't ever played 3rd in the bigs.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He made another great throw-home play... on a foul ball...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guuuuuuuz! finishes the 13th by ranging left to grab grounder and firing it to first in plenty of time...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Guzzz at third, huh? Increasing his FA value, DARN!!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman fields Ian Kinsler's two on, two out grounder and Guzman throws Kinsler out to end the 12th...13???
Guzman’s gonna get up again…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wright, Guzman and Hart in the lucky 13th...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Broken bat single for D.Wright brings up the GUZZZZZZ...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wright gets a shattered-bat bloop single to set up the GUUUUUUUZ!
Sherrill is such a flat-brim poser! It’s not even flat!
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by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bend that brim, Sherrill!!
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRAP! Guz bunts it too hard, and Wright is erased.
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by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohhh Guzzzzz...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fans worldwide curse the Nationals' player who can't get the sac bunt down...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My stomach's turning each time it's hit to the Guzzzz...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The" Nationals player who can't make a sac bunt?
Okay, “the” Nats player in the ASG I guess…
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by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UGGLA!
That’s number 3 he’s booted.
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by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uggla's going back to Florida with the "Yips"...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're gonna have to just end this right? Or start reinserting players...
Good thing this counts for something now…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AL are the ones who ran themselves out of players.
Let ‘em fail from their lack of resource-management skills. It’s what they get for not playing the Real Baseball.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they're gonna have to use two pitchers that aren't supposed to throw if it goes any longer...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Kazmir and Webb are both getting loose.
Is Lincecum back from the hospital?
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by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They sent an ambulance to get him over to the park...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And somehow the NL escapes, despite Uggla
Is he in league with the “eastern gamblers” or something?
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by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...imagine if he's trying, but just can't lose it, despite his efforts...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although I can't imagine you'd get much in the way of odds betting on the NL to lose...
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by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud Selig is praying for a walk-off HR...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Webb's on the hill...AZ Management currently throwing stuff around offices...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NYC, the city that never sleeps...is getting tired...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Webb comes on and gets 2 Ks in a 1-2-3 inning.
Damn, what a game! Is it time for Guz to go yard, yet?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Kazmir pitching to Uggla!
A Florida grudge match between the tired and the error-prone…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Terry Francona is trying to figure out how to tell Bud Selig it's over...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Guzzzzzzz grounds out sharply to first...
It’s gotta be a walk-off or it’s over…Kazmir can’t go back out…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh? A new Mummy movie?
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're going to have to completely break Lidge's confidence to get this game done...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they seem to have done the job.
I still put the BLAME on Uggla, though.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Jul 16, 2008 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zzzzz....zzzzzz....zzz...HUH? WHAT? Is it over...Uggla should be embarrased...
I’m gonna put the BLAME on Wagner though…cause he’s a dirty Met…
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Friday in Atlanta...The "Second-Half" gets underway...
"The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous." - V
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 16, 2008 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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