Game Thread: Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies- 2008 Game 113 of 162. "'Cool Hand' Lannan In Colorado!...Zim's Return? Milledge vs Raines?"
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 5, 2008 6:53 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies, Aug 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
On The Hill...
DC's second-year starter John "Cool Hand" Lannan will be facing the Colorado Rockies for the first time when he takes the mound tonight in Coors Field. Jorge De La Rosa's faced the Washington Nationals once before in his 5-year MLB career, when he was with the Milwaukee back on June 4, 2006, dropping a decision for the Brewers to then-Nationals' starter Tony Armas. De La Rosa pitched 5.2 innings in that 8-4 loss, allowing 6 hits, 4 ER, 1 HR and 4 walks, while striking out 3.
So far this season, De La Rosa's (4-1) in 7 starts and 1 relief appearances at home, with a 6.16 ERA in 38.0 innings on the mound, over which he's given up 46 hits, 26 ER's, 7 HR's and 12 walks with 36 K's collected. Lannan's (4-5) in 12 road starts in '08, with a 2.57 ERA in 77.0 innings pitched. Overall in '08, Lannan's (6-11) with a 3.61 ERA in 124.2 innings. With wins in 3 of his last 6 starts, De La Rosa's (5-6) with a 6.94 ERA and 78 K's in 71.1 innings in '08...
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Washington Post sports writer Chico Harlan has a post entitled, "Exit notes from Coors", at the "Nationals Journal" where Mr. Harlan writes about Washington's plans for their injured third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's return to the lineup following last night's test-run at the plate:
"Ryan Zimmerman was a surprise pinch hitter in the ninth tonight, flying out to center. Said Acta: "Everything indicates that he might be able to start (Tuesday)."
Zimmerman had a small sofa cushion attached to the outside of his right batting glove for protection in the pinch hit at bat, so if Zimmerman is back at third tonight, the first hard throw across the infield should be interesting...
Required Reading For The "Fire Lenny Harris" Crowd:
Again it's Chico Harlan with an article that went up early this morning at washingtonpost.com entitled, "A Test of the Nationals' Patience", which takes a close look at DC Hitting Coach Lenny Harris' approach to the offensive side of the game as exemplified by his work with DC centerfielder Lastings Milledge.
Sample quote:
"Ask Harris about his influences as a hitter, and you'll get an ode to the old artists of bat control -- Tim Raines, for instance, and Pete Rose. Ask Milledge the same question, and in translation, something rearranges: "Well, my dad taught me how to hit, how to be aggressive," Milledge said. "And my older brother, too. He went all the way up to rookie ball. I guess I learned my aggressiveness from him."
Tim Raines vs Lastings Milledge???...Hmmmm???
Lastings Milledge is 23-years old in this, his third season in the Majors, and Milledge has played in 90 games for the Washington Nationals so far in '08...Tim Raines was 21-years old in 1981 when he played 88 games for the Montreal Expos in his third season in the Majors...
Raines - '81 - 88 G, 95 for 313, .304 AVG, 61 R, 13 2B, 7 3B, 5 HR's, 37 RBI's, 71 SB!! .391 OBP, .438 SLG.
Milledge - '08 - 90 G, 82 for 339, .242 AVG, 40 R, 16 2B, 1 3B, 9 HR's, 36 RBI's, 14 SB, .310 OBP, .375 SLG.
Raines was a 5th Round Pick by the Expos in 1977 out Sanford, FL, who spent most of three seasons in Montreal's system before debuting in '79 at 19-years of age and playing just 6 games as an Expo, returning to the Minors for most of the next year, before becoming a full-time Major Leaguer in 1981 at the age of 21...Milledge, a 1st Round Pick by the Mets in 2004 debuted in the Majors at 21-years-old, two months into his 4th year in New York's system, and Milledge played 56 games with the Mets that year, returning the Minors for the start of the '05 campaign, before earning a call-up in late May. Milledge wouldn't become a full-time starter until this season when he was traded to DC.
In the first significant Major League samples cited above...Raines had a clear speed advantage over Milledge with 7 triples and an astonishing 71 stolen bases, (to Milledge's 1 3B and 14 SB), but "The Rock" had that same advantage over all but 4 other players in MLB History. Milledge shows a slight power advantage with a few more doubles and 4 more HR's in just 2 more games played, but his AVG, OBP, and SLG %'s aren't even close to Mr. Raines' efficiency at the plate. Overall, it's obvious that Raines is the better all-around player, but I was surprised that Milledge doesn't embarass himself in this head-to-head since I'd bet 9 out of 10 Nationals' fans would consider Milledge's '08 campaign a struggle/failure/disappointment...(ed. note - "Go ahead, choose your own adjective.")
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The Nationals start the drive for five at 9:05 pm EST, which is 7:05 pm in the Rockies, and John "Cool Hand" Lannan will get to see how his stuff works in Denver's mile-high air...Lannan vs De La Rosa. Who's Watching The New Nationals? See What The Rumpus Is For Yourself...
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DC Starting Lineup...
Emili-Oooo – 2B
Thrillie Harris – SS
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! – 3B
AK – RF
Lasto – CF
Jesus – C
Ronnie B. – 1B
Langerhans – LF
“Cool Hand” Lannan tossing…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was worried about the General...
...then I remembered that Thrillie plays every position…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now I'm worried about the Guzzz though...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman! Zimmerman! Zimmerman!!!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't do anything yet, just glad he's 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 Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me, too. And at least he struck out swinging at a strike.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool Hand pitches an even more efficient first than de la Rosa, getting a 1-2-3 with 10 pitches...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearns, Lasto and The Jesus due up...
AK drops a single into right…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lasto gets his bunt on...and then blows it by trying to take second...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"No Power" Kearns leads off the 2nd with a bloop single...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lasto bunts for a hit, overruns first after a bad throw, and gets out in a run down.
Stop baserunning like a jackass, Lasto!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tim Raines wouldn't have done 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 Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why isn't Milledge ever satisfied with the first good result...He bunts his way on...
...and has to take second…Steals second, (hypothetically) then has to steal third…Mysterious?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile, Jesus in unstoppable with RISP, Sac Flying deep into the RF corner. 1-0 Nats.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flores = $$
Flores Gets the job 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 Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flores' Team-Leading...
51st RBI?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie Harris Wants To Play Short!!!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Willie wants to play EVERYTHING!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie's probably practicing his knuckler...
...in case his legs ever give.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lannan's trouble with the stick...
Not this time though…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lannan through a second scoreless, 1-2-3...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim borrows the Discerning Eye...
...although if you walk on 4 pitches, it may not take THAT much discernment… Two on, two out for Bluegrass!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearns takes a fastball inside..."Strike!"
...and Kearns is pissed.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No 2-out luck this 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 Aug 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he didn't K on the inside corner this time...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two on, two out for AK...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lannan retires Barnes on a slow curve for out #1 in the 3rd...
...after Tulo singles. De la rosa bunts Tulo over, and it’s two outs, runner on 2nd for the top of the Rockies order
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But Cool Hand gets a fly to end the inning, still 1-0 Nats after 3.
Really, I’d like to see some insurance runs, but I feel like they’ll come. I don’t have that sense of dread.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball sans dread...
Brought to you by the Washington New Nationals…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lasto charges in for the final out of the third...1-0 New Nationals.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lasto leads off 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 Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait--did I just hear right? The Rockies picked up Livo off waivers?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't find confirmation...
But there’s a lot of Rockies interested in Livan articles out there…
Which…I must say does not sound like the best combination…Livan Hernandez with a couple ER’s added to his high ERA…???
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just heard them say it again--they got him.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that's their response to...
The D-Backs getting Rauch…and the Dodgers getting Manny, huh?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Not quite in the same league, as it were.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool Hand with K #3 to start #4...
...wait, and now someone wants FLOP?! I half-heard someone in the NL Central is making him their starting 2B!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know Felipe's gonna hit .300 and go the World Series with the Wild-Card Cardinals or something...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care... New Nats, baby!
Cool Hand strikes out the side, in spite of pausing to issue a walk.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How's about a run or two of support for Lannan's performances???
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In spite of the runs, our batters not really pressing de la Rosa...
Starts the inning at less than 50 pitches.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And as soon I say that, 'HANDS waits out a 4-pitch walk...
“Our batters haven’t been hitting many home runs this game…”
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Langerwalks gets on to let Lannan bunt...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Lannan strikes out the beefy part of the Rockies order...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Boney! Bring 'HANDS home!
Langers gets to third after Boney’s ground out.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scores on a wild pitch! 2-0 New Nats!
Don’t take the bat out of Thrillie’s hands!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild pitch...Ahahaha!! The Nationals are the luckiest team in baseball.
2-0 New Nationals.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris, of course, instantly on base for Z-man.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Zimmer...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To second on another WP as Zimmy works a full count.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No 2-out luck...except that wild pitch thing...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lannan with a WWP after walking Tulo?
Or maybe a WWWP, according to Charlie and Dave…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just get the opposing pitcher and it's 5 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 Aug 5, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6th K, 5th scoreless...
2-0 New Nats after 5.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This week has made all 70 losses almost seem worth it...
Alright…Maybe 30 of the 70???
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lannan throws a cruel slider under De La Rosa's bat to end the 5th...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lannan throws one over the catcher, Ump and all the way to the wall....
Good thing the mascot wasn’t over there….
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
De La Rosa...almost...matching Lannan.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, now a "vigorous discussion" over whether a bunt single is a foul or not...
Manny and Flores arguing it hit Taveras, so the umps overrule the initial fair ball call, and now the Rockies out to “vigorously discuss.”
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone show Clint Hurdle a replay so we can get on with this...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe in September...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shouldn't have asked for it...
You know it’s gonna end up with a controversial replay call…
(ed. note – “Awaiting the inevitable.”)
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool Hand Ks Holliday for the second time...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lannan's got Holliday's # so far...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iannetta up with 2 on, 2 out...
C’mon now, “Cool Hand”??
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool Hands gets the ground to end it!
2-0 New Look Nats after 6. Let’s tack on a few more, here…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broken-bat bloop puts runners on the corners with two outs...
Cool Hand’s got a legit jam to work out of out…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hee... both Gameday and Gamecast are choking on the leadoff bunt...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iannetta takes a high 0-2 pitch...
and grounds into a force at second to end the 6th. 2-0 New Nationals.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Belliard, Langerhits and ??? due up...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game needs a little Ronnie.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do it like Dukes would, Langerhans!!!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Langerhits with the second-straight 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 Aug 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lannan offers, pulls back, and offers at the pitch...
...fouling two off…Frank Robinson would make him do it again…Manny?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronnie B.!!!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Takes third on a sacrifice K?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckiest team in baseball...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not after THAT play...
Hard grounder to third gets Belliard tagged out, throw to first for a DP… Ouch.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Nats, nine outs to go!
Lannan up around 90 pitches as Shell warms up.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manning warming, too.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A classic Zim backhand and off-balance throw to first for out #1 (8 to go).
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lannan is ON FIRE and rings up Tulo for out #2 (7 to go)
“On FIRE!” says my wife.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tulo's hot cause "Cool Hand" owns him...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now a two-out bloop single... Will Lannan finish the inning?
I think Manny leaves him in one more baserunner.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, crap.
Lannan finally gives up the gopher ball, and it’s tied.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still...it's only tied now...
Let’s Go Nats Go!!
Pick Lannan up!!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh.....
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Nats Go!
Get back that lead, Thrillie!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris pops out, but ZIM rips a single past short!
What do the kids call him, again?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm easily prompted...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kasten's throwing up the white flag on some picks...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, you think Crow is going to end up unsigned?
We get the picks again next year, right? Looking for a big 09 draft?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have until 8/15...and it didn't sound like they were close...
I just skimmed it…more later…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Bluegrass with a single to put two on for Lasto!
Be cool, Lasto, be cool.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon now, Milledge???
"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 Aug 5, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And ANOTHER @#$%@# DP as Lasto lines it right to short and Zim is caught off the bag.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have faith--Flores, Belli, HANDS... they can get it going again in the 9th.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who ends the eighth???
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ayayayala... Okay, he's been good lately... Let's go Luis, keep it even!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
'05 Aya-LA! (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 Aug 5, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gets a ground to first for out #1... and remembers to cover first...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ayala vs Holliday...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pop-fly double... okay, Luis, bear down and get the outs.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh! A weak-a$$ double to short right for Holliday...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon now, Luis!!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-pitch walk... intentional unintentional?
Come on, DP!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably intentional for the second two balls...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBP...Get me a lefty, Mr. Acta!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawpe .256 against lefties before tonight...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't find up-to-the minute splits...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, how 'bout a DP from the catcher?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Luis... HBP...
Now it’s Manning into a bases-loaded, one-out situation. Oh, this is too “interesting” for me…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Manning gives up a two-run single.
Effin’ Manning! Stupid Rockies and their crappy little hits!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ayayayayayayayayayayala...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk and bases loaded again for...Seth Smith...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man oh Manning...
Charlie loads ‘em right back up with a 4-pitch walk to Tulo.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chaleee?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks in run #5. Charlie is pitching Old Nats-style.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Nationals? Lose?
I don’t like remembering this feeling…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Saoool HBPs in another run! AUGH!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sa-ool!! Keep it sort-of close...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HBP RBI for Taveras...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 walks, 2 HBPs, 4 runs in...
The bullpen is imploding tonight… poor Lannan…
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In other news, Lopez signed as a Card, will start tomorrow.
So… who pays him?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dread...the dread...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tulowitzki walked in...7-2
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, FFS... ANOTHER run walked in. It's like all the suck we've avoided the last four is coming out at once.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonifacio finesses a throw to first...and Holliday beats it...8-2 Rockies.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 WALKS!
5? Walks???
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie actually said, "Ugh!" after recapping the 8th...
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...3 outs to get 6 runs...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rally time?
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taylor "No, Not Clay" Buchholz on to end it...
WWJD?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four-pitch walk.
Rally time!
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Belli-?
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chases junk on an 0-2 count...
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Langer-Hits! Langer-Hits!
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Langerhans K's checking...
Pete Orr tries for the 6-run bunt…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, that was darned ugly.
What a wasted game.
When in doubt, blame PLoD
by Doghouse on Aug 5, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...and now DC's unstuck, down to 29 losses away from 100.
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again at 9:00 tomorrow...Opening Night Odalis Perez vs Jeff Francis...
Lefty vs Lefty…for the second-straight start…
"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 Aug 5, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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