Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg: LIVE AFL REPORT!!!
by Patrick Reddington on Nov 2, 2009 11:30 AM EST
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PrintComing to you this afternoon from Surprise, Arizona, it's Federal Baseball.com's LIVE AFL Report, with Stephen Strasburg and the Phoenix Desert Dogs taking on the Surprise Rafters at 12:35 pm MST (2:35 pm EST) from sunny Surprise Stadium. The AFL East's No.1 team versus the AFL West's worst (or, uh, third place team). The Washington Nationals' '09 No. 1 overall pick, pitcher Stephen Strasburg (2-1, 6.97 ERA) and the Desert Dogs vs former Braves' and current Texas Rangers' pitching prospect Matt Harrison (1-1, 6.00 ERA) and the Rafters. I'll be providing updates here in the comments section, and posting thoughts and pics on the FEDERAL BASEBALL.com TWITTERFEED. (ed. note - The TwitterFeed is acting up, so I'm including it here...but apologizing in advance if it doesn't work right...at least I know our comment section will work...thanks, SBN!!")
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I'm jealous...
Have a good time and give us plenty of updates!
Stan Kasten's sitting behind home plate to get a good look at his $15M investment...
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 Nov 2, 2009 2:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Aw, man, and I was gonna WORK today....
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
iPhone at half-strength...just going to focus on Stras updates...
If Surprise, AZ isn’t the middle of nowhere, it’s just east of there…
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 Nov 2, 2009 2:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No, not the dread iPhone-battery jinx!
For goodness sakes, man, let the boy pitch a few frames, first!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Curly-W prospects Danny Espinosa at SS and Chris Marrero at DH.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marrero's got the bases loaded after Harrison walks 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 Nov 2, 2009 2:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Espinosa up w/ one on after a leadoff walk...
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 Nov 2, 2009 2:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Stupid Gameday Hamsters are still snoozing...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I can't believe you snuck off to Arizona without mentioning it officially.........
Don’t answer….save the battery….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
2-0 on a Marrero single through short...
A Surprise from Surprise CD3K!!!
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 Nov 2, 2009 2:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I just clicked Gameday and *two balls* came at Marrero for him to hit....
Glad you made it, and still provided more content than all the MSM guys combined…
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
WHY IS THERE A GAMEDAY FEED IF THEY'RE NOT GOING TO UPDATE IT?!
ARGH!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Working here........ the scoreboard thing has to F5...
Hamsters have to trek the info through the desert to the nearest telegraph station, pony express style…….Have a heart for the hamsters…..
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, it's the desert...
all those skeletons the hamsters see are making them nervous.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Poor things are chittering up a storm about it.........a dust storm...
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
I swear this thing exits purely to torment me...
…I think some firewall whoseewhatsis is fouling things up… maybe I can get it on my phone (because iPhone gameday app doesn’t do winterleage as far as I can tell…. stoopid MLB!)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I have to turn off the firewall and use IE.....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like I'm stuck F5ing the boxscore...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Close and reopen your gamedays!
Currently there’s an injury delay, but Gameday sometimes hits a snag where you have to close it and reopen it. Then you’ll get back to the game live.
3-0 D-Dogs...here comes Stras...
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 Nov 2, 2009 2:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Bases loaded GIDP scored the third run........
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
All 4 seamers, mostly 100mph with a couple slow 92-3 ones.............whoa, a 101!!!!
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
heh.........they did call the 85mph one a slider....
92 mph Ephus pitch from Strasburg….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
1 K in the books...yeah this kid throws hard...
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 Nov 2, 2009 2:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Stras getting oohs and aahs from crowd...
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 Nov 2, 2009 2:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
DP grounder to end the 1st...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Mets have Nick Evans out here...
He’s up 1st v Strasburg in 2nd…
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ooh.......curveballs....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
Down goes Evans...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
One out walk...battery low...no the curse...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
APPLE!!!!
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Used too much power finding this place...
Stras gets groundout…2 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 Nov 2, 2009 3:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ask Stan if there's an outlet you could use......
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Is there a bloggers' box?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hell, storm the pressbox and grab a laptop.....You are Fed Baseball, after all...
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
Walk and now a single...Stras = not a machine...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
100mph heater after the benders and a couple of 98s
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
MOAR Ks! Less walkz!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
KTHX!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Got a K on two 92mph "four seamers" in the dirt, then a single on a curveball...
and a groundout ends the inning….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Seems like he's throwing a lot of pitches--trying to strike everyone out?
Not that I’d mind, but it’s not a formula for getting very far into games. 31 through 2, 18 for strikes.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
McCatty will straighten that right out....
slow ’em down, kid…..so they can hit ’em…….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Espinoza scores on passed ball/WP in 3rd, 4-0 Stras...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oh, this is just painful! Why did I have to come to work today!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
You don't look well, Doghouse.....bad tummy ache.......maybe should just call it a day...
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
I think it's that H1R0E1 flu...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Weak flail for first batter, weak grounder from second...
Strasburg’s rolling…
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wow, that was a quick inning...
most in the 98 mph range.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Through the last inning on 10 pitches. Doghouse likes.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Another scoreless frame for Strasburg...no one stands a chance...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Should I bother Kasten and see what he thinks?
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
C'mon, Ed, get us a quote!
I’m sure he doesn’t have anything better to do. Heck, he’s slacking off at a ballgame instead of working!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Yeah.
I thought he was so busy picking everyone’s brains to decide who the new manager will be.
Now he’s lolly-gagging out in the desert? Hmfpphh.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
He's already got his Riggles jersey ordered, so check off that box on the to-do list...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Texas prospect Danny Guttierez gets the bottom of the Desert Dogs' order out 1-2-3...
Still 4-0 Phoenix through 3. (I know they’re not really an affiliate, but with three of our prospects playing, that makes them OUR team! And they’re battling for first!)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Stras back out for the 4th, or do I have to go back to my TPS reports?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Yeah...about those...TPS reports...uh...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Strasburg just dropped a nasty offspeed pitch on Nick Evans...
Then gets a groundout to start the 4th…everyone’s behind Stras today…
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
[points at head]
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
(Six groundouts on the day so far)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Teagarden (TEX) singles through short for third hit off Stras...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He got the walk off Stras earlier.
Smithers, I want this man killed!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Stan sat back down...Down to 10% on phone...
Thanks for checking in everyone…will keep going til phone dies…
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pitch count anyone?
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
53 through Teagarden's 1B
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
56 through the end of 4
Had a shaky little patch there of many balls, then settled down and threw mostly strikes.
Moar strikes!
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Kasten just left...probably a sign...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ah, a K to end the inning. That makes 56 (33 for strikes).
One more inning?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Strasburg has already lowered his ERA to 5.02 (from 6.97)
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Espinosa up 2nd in the top of the 5th, Marrero to bat if anyone reaches.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marrero up with one on 2 out...in the 4th...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Er, do the Nats scoreboard guys winter in AZ?
I’ve got it as the 5th on the “live” box score…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Strasburg's heading back out for 5th...
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 Nov 2, 2009 3:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Another ground out for Marrero...
..though he ground out a 7-pitch AB. Guttierez seems to be dealing for now.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marrero was having a Damon-esque AB fouling off balls ...
until he grounded out.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Strasburg! Strasburg! He's our man!
Now get some outs!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Leadoff double? I didn't order this!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Some guy named Laird doubles off a 99mph fastball..........
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Oh noes...Laird hits a double, but Strasburg is just setting up the DP.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Laird lines to left and an ill-advised dive by LF turns it into a double...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He got a single, too, earlier.
Smithers! Add his name to the list.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Groundout moves Laird up, one more scores him...
4-1 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 Nov 2, 2009 4:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
LF Corey Brown, of the ill-advised dive, .............get him!!!!
would have been a double play…….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
Called strike three...1 run, 4 h, 6 K's...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Down to 10%...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And a K to end the inning....
Stras at a tidy 68 (43 for strikes) through 5. Not bad.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Eh, gotta figure he's done.
Get him the W, kids!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Probly not...that's what all the Scouts around are whispering...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Now I'm waiting to see 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 Nov 2, 2009 4:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He's still got the speed...mostly around 98, but the placement has
gotten less precise…more painting the outside than the inside like he did at he start of the game.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Wow,..........in the midst of scouts..........
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Single to start the 6th...
…don’t rally TOO much, guys! We want to see Drew!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Guttierez running out of gas?
Back to back singles now.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
5-1 D-Dogs on another WP...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Another single makes it 6-1...
…maybe Storen needs work?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Just eavesdropping on Scout phoning in report...
Only complaint is he threw a lot of pitches…no 1-2 pitch outs…said that was only complaint 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 Nov 2, 2009 4:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yell at him that the kid didn't pitch all summer and fall!
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
He was dominant..not much up in zone...
No one could catch up to fastball and he was buckling knees when be mixed in off speed stuff…
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He wasn't unhittable, though.
Still, 5.0 IP, 4H, 1BB, 0R, 6K on 68 pitches, 43 strikes. A lot to like.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Up to 7-1 now...looks like Storen only if he needs some work...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Weeks doubles, Ashley scores..7-1 Devil Dogs
The rout is on.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
RISP change for Espinosa!
Bring up Marrero!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Er, chance, that is.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Espinosa K's looking Stras just headed to lockerroom...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Josh Wilkie on in 6th...
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wow Ed, I just noticed the weather: 83 and sunny.
What a perfect day…in Surprise.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
I assume "surprise" doesn't refer to the weather?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ed is in Surprise, AZ so it's no surprise that it's sunny and beautiful there.
Just makes me envious. i ove the desert.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
'O' ... is for the way you... 'Ook' at meeee...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Nice voice there, Doghouse....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
It reads better than it sounds, trust me...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Two quick ground-outs to start the home half...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Willkie works a quick 6th, getting a pair of groundouts and a K on 10 pitches (6 strikes)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'm punching out everyone...gonna save some power in case I get lost going back to hotel..
Got tons of pics for when I get back…
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 Nov 2, 2009 4:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
What a great "surprise" that Chigliak made it out West....
And only the hint last night of a Twitter to explain it all……
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Os prospect Brandon Snyder draws his THIRD walk of the draw to start the 7th...
…keep an eye on this guy.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
draw = day, of course.
MARRERO!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marrero flies out... wake me when Willkie comes back out.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Well, phooey. Back to sleep...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Groundouts-flyouts: Strasburg 9-0,.......
Cool Stat of the Day………
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
One more reason the Nats need to upgrade the infield.
SS’s who can’t move to their left can’t field all those ground outs.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
It's all connected, yes.....
And OFs who can chase down the single before it becomes a double…..or find the ball lying at his feet…….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Yessir.....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
Jeff Mandel, another DC prospect, got through the 8th
with just 7 pitches. That’s what we like to see.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Marrero hits a 3-RBI double in the top of the 9th.
10-2 DDs
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
Storen pitches the 9th
Surprise Bottom 9th
* Pitcher Change: Drew Storen replaces Jeff Mandel.
* Mitch Moreland flies out to left fielder Corey Brown. (2 pitches)
* Nick Evans strikes out swinging. (97mph fastball)
* Taylor Teagarden called out on strikes. (sliders!!!!)
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Booo! I missed it!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Closer!!!
http://natstown.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/11/the-storen-identity—-1030.html
“I have stayed in the closing role since I have been down here. I love the role and am glad things have worked out as they have where I can stay down there and come in during the pressure situations. It is also cool to be teammates with other closers/late inning relievers from other organizations.”
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
The Next Flat-Brimmed Closer is coming!!!!
Heading out to watch some Coyotes/Kings hockey…have game recap done for the morning…
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 Nov 2, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
Have a great sports' night, to go with the excellent sports' day....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Man I wish my battery lasted, Storen was on fire...
Got a nice pick of Nick Evans shaking his head in frustration after K’ing…Storen blew them away like it was a routine outing…quick and painless…
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 Nov 2, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like he pitched differently to each hitter....Glad you got to see him...
Maybe this is why Doodle’s only picked to get 4 saves next year….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
What, Ed...
You Didn’t Follow StrASS into the LockerRoom…Shower, I Was Hoping For a Report on His Wang-I Mean, Hat…err Shoe Size.
Great Report. Where’d Ya Sit ? Besides Behind Kasten That Is…Good View of the Phenom…?
One Vote For ‘StePhenom Strasburg’ Though I’ll Continue to Call Him: StrASS. No Matter What Moniker TheKids Foist Upon Him…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
Didn't follow him in, but I felt like a paparazzi stalker taking shots of him all day....
I sat everywhere, first row behind home, but netting is frustrating, I moved to the first base line for one inning, took up two different spots along third base line for different angles, got a little bit of everything…even think Strasburg gave me a little nasty look when I snapped away as he walked toward dugout…
Got nice shots of Storen too, sat down at first base dugout first row and just snapped away the whole time he was on the mound, tried the fire away while he winds up method to get his whole delivery on film…let’s hope the camera makes up for my lack of skill as a photographer…
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 Nov 2, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
And I actually like Stephenom, can't believe no one thought of that...finally a nickname you made that I like...(giggles)!!!
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 Nov 2, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
The 21-year-old sensation out of San Diego State made his delayed fourth AFL outing on five days' rest to set him up to start Saturday's Rising Stars Game,
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
If you have MLB Network, that game will be on TV in case you didn't know...
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 Nov 2, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but he's a backup kid....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
Rooney was warming everyone up so I got a few good picks...
Lots o’ Strasburg on the mound, Espinosa and Marrero in on deck circle and at plate, got shots of Mandel, Wilkie and my boy Storen…I borrowed a sweet digi cam from my friend and he’s going to have to burn them to a disc for me when I get home, but by Sun-Mon there will be a treasure trove of images….
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 Nov 2, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Very cool......nice to have a team with more than one Nats' player....
Apparently, Desmond is only going to play a couple of more weeks for Licey. So, if Dukes doesn’t get down there quick, there’ll be no point in following them, really…
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
blah
Let the Yankees win and bring on the free agents!
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
It would be perfect...
…the Fillies lose at home so all their fans cry. And the Frankin’ Yankees don’t get to win at home so their fans can’t gloat.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I want my offseason!
Which includes our new xmas purchases!
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Could have had a new manager by the weekend if the Phillies would just have rolled over....
It’s November already…….stop playing!!!!
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, the Phillies chased AJ Burnett in the bottom of the 3rd and
Lee just singled in a RBI. 6-1 Phillies. Looks like it’s going back to NYC.
It is kind of nice to see the looks of consternation in the Yankees dugout.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
MissB. Who does UNC play this weekend?
We’re at Clemson at 7:45. Our mini win streak will end. I actually believe this prediction. I predict 59 to 27. No joke. Our D is that bad.
Duke...hard to know what to predict.
Carolina should win handily,but Duke has won a few they shouldn’t have and lost some they should have won.
BTW, your presence must have been good luck for the Ravens Sunday.
F.O.D. & D. #1(Friend of Dukes and Desmond)
The Ravens game was fantastic. Great time.
You should handle Duke. But like you said…just never know anymore.
I'm with you, Doghouse...end it with no home fans happy....
spit…….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
I am SUCH a jinxer...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
9 outs to get 5 runs.......
Not your fault for wishing for the best possible outcome for this tawdry series…
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, they call that an AL World Series pitching staff....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
"Freakish things are happening."
by cat daddy3000 on Nov 2, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
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