Stephen Strasburg AFL Debut GameThread...(And I Guess ALCS GameThread Too, Whatever)...
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 6:44 PM EDT
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Print• No offense to the NCAA and Mountain West Conference, but I think it's safe to say that the competition the Washington Nationals' '09 No. 1 overall selection, right-handed starter Stephen Strasburg, faces tonight, will be the best he's seen as a pitcher. A quick look at the Scottsdale Scorpions' roster of Philadelphia's, Colorado's, San Francisco's, Arizona's, and Pittsburgh's top prospects reveals names like Buster Posey, (the Giants' 1st Round pick taken 5th overall in 2008, a 22-year-old catcher, who hit for a .326 AVG with a .428 OBP, 23 doubles, 13 HR's and 53 RBI's in 80 games with the Class-A Advanced San Jose Giants before jumping to Triple-A Fresno and posting a .321 AVG and a .391 OBP in 35 games over which he collected 8 more doubles, 5 more HR's and 22 RBI's), Jose Tabata, a 20-year-old outfielder, (and the 3rd best prospect in the NY Yankees' organization in 2008, who became the Pirates' 3rd best prospect in 2009 when he was traded to Pittsburgh in the deal that sent Xavier Nady/Damaso Marte to the Bronx), who hit over .300 with the Double-A Altoona curve before jumping to Triple-A Indianapolis, and Dominic Brown, a 21-year-old outfielder, (and the #1 overall prospect in the Phillies' organization according to Baseball America's 1/09 list, who was selected in the 20th Round of the '06 Draft out of high school in Georgia, and played his way up from the Gulf Coast League to Double-A Reading in '09, collecting 21 doubles, 14 HR's and 64 RBI's in 106 games total over which he hit .299 with a .377 OBP), ...and that's just prospects whose names I recognized in a quick scan of the Scorpions' roster...GO Stras GO!
• Follow the Game: Desert Dogs vs Scorpions On MLB.com's Gameday.
LINKS and Strasburg's '09 Stats After The JUMP:
TODAY'S STARTING PITCHER IS GOING TO STARE AT YOU NOW...
Stephen Strasburg
#37 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-4
220
R
R
Jul 20, 1988
'09 Stats -
SDSU - (13-1, 1.32 ERA), 15 GS, 109.0 IP, 65 H, 17 R, 16 ER, 19 BB, 195 K's, .172 BAA, 11 WP, 3 HBP.
F.I.L. - (0-0, 3.60 ERA), 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K's.
AFL - 1st Start Tonight At 9:35 pm EST vs Scottsdale Scorpions.
Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 1st Round Pick, Taken with the 1st pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft after completing his junior year at San Diego State University.
LINKS:
• "Strasburg set for Arizona Fall League debut" - Barry M. Bloom | MLB.com: News
"If it was Friday night at San Diego State this past college season, it was Stephen Strasburg night at Tony Gwynn Stadium -- standing-room-only crowds amid great anticipation and excitement."
• Washington Post - Tracee Hamilton - "Anticipation Heats Up As Strasburg Readies For Arizona Debut."
"A lot of people don't know about this but his change-up, I think, is his second best pitch and he's rarely had to use it because he's got this 95 to 100 mph fastball. I've already told him and he knows that he's going to use that out here. He's stepped into a situation where these boys can hit. He's going to have to mix his pitches and he's not going to be able to just rely on the fastball. His breaking ball is also extremely good." - Desert Dogs' Pitching Coach - Paul Menhart (WAS)
• Last Night's Phoenix Desert Dogs' Win:
The Desert Dogs put up 9 runs last night in a 9-4 win over the Scottsdale Scorpions with both Daniel Espinosa, who started at short and right-hander Jeff Mandel, who threw a scoreless relief inning, seeing action from amongst the Nationals' prospects on the Phoenix roster. Espinosa started at short and finished the game 1 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI on a sac fly. Mandel threw a scoreless frame, giving up just a two-out infield single that deflected off the pitcher and eluded Espinosa.
Final Score - Desert Dogs 9, Scorpions 4 - MLB Gameday.
ALCS:
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What...is the NLCS chopped liver?
Belliard is the freaking hero in my opinion so far. It’s on TBS right now.
EFF the Yankees.
Game Already started before I finished this that's all...so what if I was watching Attack of the Show instead of the Phillies...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
So here's my question...
Did Ronnie Belliard EVER lay down as good a bunt as he did this inning?
I say no.
Oh yeah, nearly all of DodgerWood is up in arms over Torre’s bad, perhaps, even egregious managing in Game 1…didn’t pull the truly Amazing Kershaw in the 5th.
Now the Dodgers will lose everything…wah, wah, wah.
Heh.
Love seeing all the agitation for other fans vis a vis their manager!
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Oh, I think Utley didn't need ANY help making the bad throw.
He’s looking like Teh G0at tonight.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
So it stands...Utley = Teh G0at
However, Pedro Martinez deserved to win. He was lights out today.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Who has a prediction for the Yankees-Angels game?
I think that the Yankees will win tonight. CC got way more rest than last year with the Brewers.
Like you new avatar...
It’s the reverse of mine.
Not feeling good about the Angels chances after Aybar’s brain freeze as he watched the ball drop in front of him. Bah.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Dang...Vlad was robbed...
shoulda been a home run instead of a double.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Danny Espinosa is starting at DH. I wish Marrero would play tonight. Maybe a pinch hitter.
95 degrees in Phoenix.
But where would the Nats put Dukes and occasionally Willingham?
Heh.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
So, what are you cooking now that it's cold outside?
For me, it’s finally cool enough to make chilli and drink bourbon.
Getting ready to make some of the spicy cheese pennies tonight...
and cheese pastries in phyllo tomorrow for a block party…maybe also warm red cabbage salad with walnuts.
Wish I’d made a good soup earlier. It’s definitely soup, stew or chili weather.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Some would call them cheese wafers.
Basically flour, butter, cheese, rice Krispies, LOTS of tabasco & chipotle sauces. Make them into balls and flatter, then bake until crisp. They keep forever..but are also a real crowd pleaser with beer and drinks!
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Here's the recipe...
You can make a half or whole recipe.
1/2 lb sharp cheese, grated 1/4 to 1/2 C asiago
3 C Rice Krispies 2 cups flour
2 sticks butter (yes, they are artery closers!)
1 tsp salt (or not) 3 tablespoons scotch (or bourbon)
Tabasco sauce…to taste…lots..(so spicy when you taste it, it hurts your lips! I also add some chipotle sauce for the smokiness.)
Mix all together. Form into balls (about 1 tsp each) and mash flat with a fork.
Bake on cookie sheets at 350 until lightly brown
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Strasburg vs Tabata to start things...
Danny Espinosa only DC prospect in the starting lineup, batting second and manning short…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
Apparently that's the only option...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
What....you mean the world is not stopping for Strasburg's debut?
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
ESPN covered the Instructional league debut...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's barebones...audio would be so much easier...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
7 pitch at bat with Tabata to start the game...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
And he gets a groundout with the 8th pitch, rolled out to short...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
And Brandon Crawford K's swinging for out No. 2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Philly outfielder, Domi(o)nic Brown...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Brown goes down swinging for the second K and a scoreless first for Strasburg....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
19 pitches, 12 strikes for Strasburg...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
At the Nats Journal the other day it was the running joke...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
DDog's 1st baseman Brandon Snyder singles...bases loaded no outs for Phoenix...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Desert Dogs' 3B Josh Bell singles, two runs score, 2-0 Strasburg lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Back to back walks, with Espinosa the second and Strasburg might get a lead to work with...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Johnny Damon still sliding at his age to rob Abreu...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Umps are in the tank for the Yankees....
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Stras has two runs to work with now...bering the Kayz...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
RBI groundout by Adam Loewen, 3-0 Phoenix Strasburgs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg's headed back to the hill...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
If no speed, at least the pitch type would be nice....ughs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's see if it bites him like your average DC pitcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Buster Posey up..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Susdorf grounds out, two scoreless, 33 pitches, 20 strikes for Strasburg...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That's be a big jump up, most starters out in second/third from what i've seen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Buster "Double Play" Posey grounds into the DP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No Pitch F/X in Phoenix
I saw a news article a few days ago about pitch f/x being installed in a couple of the AFL stadiums. One of them is Peoria, but I forget the other one. In those venues, we’ll get break and speed data, but not in Phoenix, alas.
Depending on what “every 5 days” means, Strasburg may pitch in Peoria next week.
I'm trying to line up a trip and that "every 5 days" has me worried...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Espinosa up with 2 down in the the Phoenix second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
4-1 Yankees...Boooooooo! Don't let their absurd spending win it for them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Espinosa K's looking at a chest-high "fastball" inside...just guessing it was a heater...was a full count...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR STRASBURG!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
it's not the Yankees absurd spending that has them up...
it’s the absurd bone-headed plays by the Angels that’s given the Yankees at least 2 extra runs.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Big Darin Holcomb vs Strasburg in the third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
Holcomb grounds back to the mound...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
One out hit for Thomas Neal the first hit off Strasburg...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
And he's oot....
Looks like Strasburg is doing what he wanted…pitching mostly inside to keep the batters uncomfortable.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
And Strasburg gets another DP grounder for his third scoreless...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
44 pitches, 29 strikes through three!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Just 2 but gets the job done...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember, he pitched in the mt West conference...
not exactly powerhouse. So he’s seeing much better players at this level. It may take him a while to adjust…and not over-rely on his fastball.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Watch out, don't let sdsuaztec catch you demeaning the MWC...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Facts is facts ...not demeaning.
Plus I still love Tony Gwynn so want his teams to do really well.
BUT in the CWS regionals, Strasburg was not totally terrific against UVA.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Zimmerman reminding him of UVA's victory in Press Conference was funny...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
UVA totally rocked this post-season!
No one expected them to do so well especially in the toughest regional.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Punk lefty, straighten that cap...the new Manager won't stands for it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
5-0!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
In line for 1st Curly-W...oh noes, the Strasburg jinx...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
May I just say that I totally hope A-Roid hurt his hip with that slide home?
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
I don't wish injury on anyone...(whispers +1)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He was totally trying to hurt the catcher with his bang into home.
So if A-Roid’s hip hurts real bad tomorrow, it’s his own damn faulty.
MissB metes out harsh justice!
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Strike hard, strike first, no mercy, MissB!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
3rd inning over in Phoenix...will Strasburg come back out...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
Stras vs Tabata Pt. 2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff single for Tabata...DP!! (clap clap)!! DP!! (clapclap)!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Crawford grounds into a force...Stras gets his 1st AFL mound visit...and he's out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg = 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K's, 2 DP's, 8 groundouts, 0 flyouts, 50 pitches, 32 strikes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Now the six inning wait to see if Storen pitches...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And Gamboa gets a DP grounder so the 0 ER stands for Strasburg...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait til he's let loose...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, Eddie Gamboa...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
0 for 1, 2 walks...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
twitter...
Under AZ Fall League rules, Strasburg is the pitcher of record if PHX does not relinquish its lead.
Over on Nats Farm Authority...
Rocket Surgeon was at the game and live blogged it a bit in the comments. Here’s his wrap:
http://natsfarm.com/2009/10/15/hirings-are-official-with-new-name/#comment-394842
That's pretty cool...lots of Berndaddy over there too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
C.C. done with 8.0 IP, allows 4 hits, 1 ER, K's 7...up 4-1...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
Huh, Gamboa just got Posey swinging...Go O's kid!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
Scottsdale scores a run in the 5th...hold that line, I want a Curly-W for Strasburg...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Yankees win game one with the Angels...
Tabata singles in a run in the 6th for Scottsdale, now 6-2 Desert Dogs…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Post and Times are in NY apparently...hope to see some folks out in AZ...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
No, not tight, met Ben Goessling once at MASN event...that's it...seemed like a good guy...
I figured some writers would be out in AZ, writers/bloggers…Anyone who wants to make me a correspondent and give me a real reason to move to DC is encouraged to do so…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I really like what they're doing with the in-game Twitter...
…and updated blog posts, plus they seem to correspond with everyone which is great. Not sure if it’s Goessling or Zuckerman or someone else though…or all of them…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
During the season I'd ask them which one of them was twittering.
I don’t really get why beat reporters from all the teams go to the playoff games.
The DC reporters get rewarded with good baseball for what they suffered through this season...
Bloggers get AFL games on Gameday…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
6-2 Phoenix in the seventh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions
Mmm...Devil Dogs...Maybe if they score another run, Storen will get shot...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't they have like a 20-man bullpen?
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 16, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
There are a lot of pitchers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh...exactly 20 acc to their team page...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It would seem hard to get enough playing time with that many...
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 16, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Bobby V over on ESPN...looking all slicked up and loving the Yankees.
Boooo….
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Next DC Skipper!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
7-2 D-Dogs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not used to seeing that type of score for a team I have an interest in......
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 16, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad the Dogs are still up....
MissB had a kitchen accident…spilled a bowl of cooked spinach complee with olive oil and seasonings ALL over the floor! It was not pretty, but i’ve got a completely clean floor now. Ugh.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Heh. At least my dog was trying to help.
Who knew a dog would find chopped spinach a tasty treat?
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Caitlin won't eat leafy stuff if it's in her bowl.......
But, drop a piece of lettuce on the floor and she goes for it……..She also strips hackberry leaves off the saplings at the dogpark…. hackberry leaves…..
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 17, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
The only thing Vivi won't eat ...that I know of.. are bananas.
She’s a total chow hound, but bananas are a no go.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Caitlin like bananas, but not too green and not too ripe.........
She may just be being polite when I offer a bit to her……
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 17, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Vivi used to eat them when my Beardie was alive because
neither dog was willing to cede a bite of food to the other. Now she’s willing to let the bite of banana go and hope for something else to come or drop her way.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
I voted for him in the poll...
I have no grasp on how that list shakes out………I guess it’s all just names being thrown out there…
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 16, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey CD3K...the Angels needed #3 and Cailtin REALLY badly tonight!
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
I felt empty that they lost..........they need a scrappy little raccoon to turn things around......
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 16, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...nothing like some pointy-toothed threats to get everyone
to focus. Plus I think Caitlin should have chased after Aybar and nipped at his heels a few times. She undoubtedly could teach him a thing or two about catching balls BEFORE they hit the ground!
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Back in the day, I'd clear the grassy area at the dogpark of tennis balls..
I’d throw grounders and Caitlin would play them like a third baseman…….Two steps and she’d nab them………..three and she’d let them go by….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 17, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, should've been clearer, that's just every name I've read everywhere...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it's all the teams' manager searches......some are on other lists, are interviewing, but no idea who the favourites are for anyone.
Or, if some of those mentioned are even that interested……or being seriously considered…..
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Oct 16, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Stras!
Whhoohoo
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I wish I could say something more intelligent
But at this stage…its just good to see the prospect work out as advertised.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
AND NOW STOREN IS ON IN THE EIGHTH!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
CORDERO....I mean.. STOREN!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I'm going to convince him to rock the flat-brim just so I can keep the nickname alive...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Chase d'Arnaud goes down looking, 1 K for Storen!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Storen vs Tabata...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Tabata grounds out to first, 11 pitches, 7 strikes so far...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Crawford down 0-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOO!!! Two-out single ....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Philly OF prospect Dom(o)inic Brown...up with 2 down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Storen gets a grounder to short, but Shawn O'Malley throws it away...
2 on, 2 out…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Allen singles in a run...Storen vs Posey...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh noes, Posey singles, another run scores...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 17, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
7-4 Desert Dogs...and Storen gets the third out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 17, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
28 pitches, 20 strikes, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 17, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Roscoe? You been watching the LOST: Mysteries of the Universe?
Funny stuff, it’s like an old ABC News investigation…
LOST -Mysteries of the Universe: Dharma Initiative.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 16, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
Not yet. Thanks for the tip.
If it’s a Yankees Phillies series, I’ll have plenty of free time to surf because I refuse to watch that until somebody has three wins.
Alright y'all talk to you later...punching out to writer up DC prospects participation tonight....
I’ll keep putting up gamethreads for the playoffs if you like…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 17, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions
It's good to have a place to chat if it's not a pain.
If no chat, we can just meet up in the story at the top of the page.
Game over, Strasburg gets his first Curly-W!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 17, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions
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