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Spring Training: - Game 14 on 3/14! Game Thread: Washington Nationals @ New York's Hated Mets.

But Before The GAME THREAD...

Who Wants Nick Johnson?!!

ESPN.com's Tim Kurkjian tells the Washington Nationals what they should do to make room in their overcrowded outfield in his column "K Korner" in the most recent newsstand edition of ESPN the Magazine, where Mr. Kurkjian writes:

"Their best move would be to trade the oft-injured Nick Johnson, who is still coveted by a bunch of ball clubs. That would allow the Nats to shift the 6'6'', 275-pound Dunn to first."

There's no word or hint as to which teams are part of the "bunch" Mr. Kurkjian mentions, unfortunately, since the Oakland A's, who are the one team that has openly expressed an interest in at least reviewing Johnson's medical records, already have Jason Giambi, Daric Barton and utility man Nomar Garciappara on the depth chart at first...and they signed Orlando Cabrera as well, traded for Matt Holliday...are they really gonna give up major league ready bullpen help in return for Nick Johnson now?

Which other teams have an opening at first? Should we just assume that somehow Nick Johnson ends up in Seattle, like so many old Expos and Nationals before him who've gone as far west as possible once they left the franchise...? The Mariners have Russell Branyan pencilled in at first base, however, and Ken Griffey as the DH/OF, and the Mariners were a pretty bad, expensive team least season, whose experience with the injured pitcher Erik Bedard might make them shy away from the oft-injured Johnson...

Who wants Nick Johnson? And what do I have to do to convince the Nationals that they should NOT TRADE NICK JOHNSON!!! There were rumors of the Red Sox' interest in acquiring Johnson earlier this month...Do Not Trade Nick Johnson. Who wants Nick Johnson?

(ed. note - "The most recent newsstand edition of ESPN the Magazine also has a lengthy article by Jorge Arangure Jr. and Luke Cyphers entitled, "It's Not All Sun & Games", which is about the system in place in the Dominican Republic to produce prospects for Major League Baseball, and they make a brief mention of the Former Nationals' GM in the article, noting that, 'On March 1, Washington GM Jim Bowden resigned days after the team fired Jose Rijo, who helped run the club's Dominican operation.'")

The Nationals vs The Hated Mets...GAME THREAD...

1:05 pm EST from Port St. Lucie, Florida's Tradition Field where Washington and New York meet for the fifth time this Spring. DC starter John "Cool Hand" Lannan pitched against the Mets last Sunday, so, according to Washington Post writer Barry Svrluga, in an Nationals Journal post entitled, "A Lineup Suited For A Night, Road, Grapefruit League game,":

"John Lannan will throw in a minor league in Viera rather than facing the Mets. That duty will go to Shairon Martis. This will prevent the Mets from getting another look at Lannan before the season starts."

Shairon Martis has pitched 4.0 scoreless innings this Spring, allowing just 1.0 hit while striking out 4, this will, however, be his first start. And it's going to be Martis vs Mike Pelfrey, who starts for first time since he suffered a muscle strain in his left leg about a week back, but according to MLB.com Marty Noble's article entitled, "Pelfrey set to return Saturday", the hard throwing right-hander is fine, as Mr. Noble notes simply, "Pelfrey's injury -- characterized as unusual by the trainers -- is no longer an issue."

Nationals vs Mike Pelfrey...

Elijah Dukes - 2 for 3, .667 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI.

Jesus Flores - 2 for 4, .500 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.

Austin Kearns - 5 for 16, .313 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI's. 

Josh Willingham - 3 for 10, .300 AVG, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI's. 

Ryan Zimmerman - 5 for 24, .208 AVG, 1 2B, 2 RBI's. 

Who's Watching The Nationals? 

STRASBURG FILES...

An eyewitness report by Charlie Wilmoth from Bucs Dugout, the SBN's Pittsburgh Pirates blog, entitled, "Stephen Strasburg: A Report."

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Add the "flat brimmed closer" to the list of Mariners

Don’t know how to format the link, but Thursday’s Nats320 reports that Chad Cordero has signed a one year contract with the Mariners.

by arl2 on Mar 14, 2009 7:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Couldn't bring myself to mention it...

BOWDENNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

trade Nick Johnson???

Newbie on board, Washington baseball fan since Killebrew and Pascual. I don’t want to start a flame war, but Nick Johnson is an on-base machine when he’s healthy. Who else do we have to protect Dunn? Also, his play at first is so much better than Dunn’s, that’s worth a run saved every week, too. If he gets hurt, then it’s another story.

by asherman on Mar 14, 2009 10:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trust me, I'm not in the "Trade Nick Johnson" camp...

…it’s seems to me like it’s basically Johnson or Willingham though…? If they think they have to trade someone…???

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone listening? Beat the Mets! Beat the Mets!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tim Redding shut down by Mets...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Bowden didn't trade Redding...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poor bastard

i’ll see if i can catch up with him at some point next week.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 14, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wonder if DC knew what as up though...

they seemed all-too willing to let Redding go…

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still can't believe NY has Livan starting in the 5-spot...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CitiField better play like Yellowstone

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 14, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you all see Bill Ladson picked Willie Harris as his starting CF?

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's what happens when you write web posts drunk

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 14, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not that i'm implying that Bill drinks. it's supposed to be humour

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 14, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouch!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willie Harris is NOT going to be the starting CF

let’s be frank about this. either Milledge will start, or Dukes will with Willingham in right. Willie Harris is a fine baseball player, but much more valuable in the utility roll. he played WAY above his head last season.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 14, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, just thought it was odd someone chose Willie...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, too useful to fill in for all the others.

Still, I’m not opposed to him starting if Milledge goes south or needs trading.

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree.

He hit better with the braves the year before(2007). In fact every year he has pl;yed at least half a season he has hit for a higher average thsan last seaason. Every year he has had at least 100 at bats he has stole more bases. Not sure how last year qualifies as a career year in anything other than home runs. Frankly, he is our best all round player. he just does not have Frank Howard’s power so the meddling Lerhners do not want him to play. That is the sole reason he does not play everyday. But he is so gifted he can play anywhere, so he actually may be the single best super sub in baseball right now.

by PhDBrian on Mar 14, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TAWH and the General go down...Nicky J?

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NJ pops out...Let's go Martis!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lazy scorer just pencilled it in...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, gotta go run some errands to prepare for our trip

i’ll check back in later.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 14, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Martis gives up a 1-out walk and a 2-out double, 1-0 NY after one.

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Along with the walks it's trouble...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wil "The Thrill" Nieves get a 2-out single off Pelfrey...F. Bynum pops up the first pitch...1-0 NY.

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1/3 of the Mets...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Martis lets another runner on...gets Pelfrey to ground out to end 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mlb's box score is awful

the one at the WBC site is a lot better
why don’t they upgrade the thing already

by gengreen17 on Mar 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even San Diego State's box, where I followed Strasburg, is a lot better than MLB...

…but that’s cause they want you to buy 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess you're right

but I am on very fixed income, so no go

by gengreen17 on Mar 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I buy MLB.tv, but I'm not paying more for 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TAWH doubles to start 3rd!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NJ up with two down WH at 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NJ works the count full...

…and flies out to left. 1-0 NY.

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep lookin' rusty Nick! Nothin' to see here, rest of MLB!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, crafty veteran and sneaky coach.

Lull ’em to sleep with the wrong “book”…

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1,2,3 3rd for Martis!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

after all that time off

I can still see that crash between him and Kearns in NY

by gengreen17 on Mar 14, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wish I never saw that...

…didn’t even want to watch afterwards…

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that and Joe Theisman's broken leg

rank at top of my personal horrors list

by gengreen17 on Mar 14, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Back in a few...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Martis...

—-Should Be Pitching in the WBC For Nederland Against The Venezuelans. Their Lineup Is a Bigger Challenge Than a 33%Mutz Squad. Instead I’ve Got To Watch a Bloated SirSidneyPonson Try to Shut Down Endy&HisBoys. 1-1 In The 4th…

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's a bloated Prince ya 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same as Bernadina...who might actually make 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Venezuela's..

—-Run Scored On An Endy ‘Cover Your Heart’ Chavez Leadoff Triple And a Run-Scoring-Groundout…BOWDEN !!!

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss Endy...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIDP: Casto........

When I scanned the lineup, my eyes totally blotted out Kory. Apparently, my brain is trying to save the rest of my internal organs….

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Martis walks 2, K's 2 in fourth...2on, 2out...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Martis gets a fly ball to strand two...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool, although I was just checking his GB/FB rate and liked the 6-3 better.

I hope the walks were him not giving in, rather than not finding the plate.

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Don't...

Understand That Mentality. What The Nats Can’t Send A Coach Or Scout To The WBC Games To Track Their Players’ Progression ? Acta Has To See EVerything First Hand To Know Who Should Make The Roster ??? If Nothing Else It Get’s Your Team Mentioned On An International Broadcast At Least Once, as in “…Shairon Martis a prospect in the Nationals’ Organization…”

Miggy Just Took SirSidney’s Fastball Deep Into The Upper Tank At Marlin’s Stadium…2-1 Venezuela…..

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Get your team mentioned...that's Dunn's job!!!

If i were a fringe player I’d stay in camp…just to show where your priorities are…Acta did encourage anyone who wanted to go though…

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Encourage..

—-Him (nudge, nudge) To Represent The Nats In The WBC. I Equate It To An AllStarGame Selection. It Brings An Honor With It and Prestige To The Organization…

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're just saying that to make Chipper feel special...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Livan's on the hill for NY...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tell Me...

—-How It Feels Being On The Wrong Side Of That 60mph Curve, Ed…

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like swinging at a butterfly...

1,2,3 5th for The Former Mr. National

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Former Twins' pick Justin Jones takes over for DC...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Nationals just threw out a runner!!

I repeat the Nationals threw out a runner!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff walk by Livan...make him pay, Willie!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

'Thrilly'...

—-Could Jog To Second If He Runs On A Livan Breaking Ball…

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(edited)'Thrilly'...

—-Could Jog To Second If He Steals On A Livan Breaking Ball…

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better...

—-Right ?

"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz

by BloggerVance on Mar 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willie could make it 1st to 3rd on an eephus...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Couldn't beat the DP grounder though..,

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The General grounds into a DP to erase the 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NJ vs Livan? 4-pitch walk for Nick's Discerning Eye!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TY, Terrell " Rule 5" Young to pitch the 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff walk by TY...c'mon 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tatis smokes a double to right...TAWH speeds in and steals a sac fly...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kielty gets one deep enough to score the walk...2-0 NY

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DC down in order in 7th...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But, were they "good" ABs?

Meh, the usual suspects……… any chance there is an extra bus going somewhere else but back to the major league facility in Viera?

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BergMANN on in 7th...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick 1,2,3 for Bergmann! Born to relieve!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Bergie will be better than expected out of the pen...

DC down in order in 8th…3 outs to get 2 runs if they can hold 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone and more need to be better than expected.

I am so ready for the next round of cuts, so some of these guys can take their cherished ST memories with them…….

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't want some...Bernadina, Casto...Maxwell to go...

…but I want to see the ‘09 roster, so I’m ready for some cuts 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gonna watch Dunn in WBC tonight?

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus "Everyday" Colome on to pitch 8th...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff double by Ramon Martinez...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Colome gets 2...finish it Jesus...

Colome gives up a looong fly ball out! 3 more outs for DC…

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ian Desmond singles to start 9th!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eldred the Terrible can tie 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eldred doubles down line, one run scores...Eldred to third on error!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go Nats Go!!!

Bernadina 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bernadina K's swinging...do your job, Bernie!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep this guy up as long as possible...

Roger, too, although I’m done with Casto, et.al.

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Casto with chance to tie 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Casto doubles!! 2-2 ballgame!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patterson K's...G. Molina?

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Molina singles! Casto scores!!! 3-2 DC!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clutch!*

*not affiliated with the Famous Catching Molina Bros.

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sorry POS, I knew it.........

There is no need to continue to waste locker room space on the guy.

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fred Bynum triples!!! 4-2 DC! Mock warming...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

POS?

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should've guessed...Nationals still 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

J-Max 2-run HR!!! 6-2 DC!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yessir...... and MLB hasn't even started the 9th yet.

Hamster staring blankly at the official MLB scoring keyboard….. stares at his paws….. goes off to gnaw some wood….

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mock coming on to close it...

I think Mock’s closer material if Hanny falters…

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mets get a Bronx cheer in Florida when they finally end inning...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Back to back singles off Mock...uh-oh...Mock gets DP grounder!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was up and down from and to minors

so much last year I called him Yo Yo Mock

by gengreen17 on Mar 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yo Yo Mock will be added to nickname list...that's funny!

Not as funny as being 6-0-1 against the B-Mets!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mock vs Bowman...pop up...

The Mets just got Mocked!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm. too bad Metsfan isn't here...

He really shouldn’t be missing this.

The Nats always beat the Mets

by cat daddy3000 on Mar 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

phone dying might cut 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Punching out...back for WBC...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what time is it?

The WBC game? if it conflicts with caps game then the dvr will be working overtime

by Fear_Redskins on Mar 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go. USA goes down quick in top of the first. Dunn will be third in the top of inning two.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 14, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Peavy

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 14, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Peavy's not sharp. Plus I see our old friend Felipe Lopez playing 2B for PR

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 14, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Peavy getting shelled. Hanrahan warming up. 6 - 0 PR

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 14, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hanrahan!! Hanrahan!! He already gave up a hit...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But he just got a DP grounder!!! Hanrahan!! Hanrahan!!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanrahan vs FLop???

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check swing K for Felipe!! Han-ra-HAN!! Han-ra-HAN!!

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doing some work, will check back...C'mon Dunn...(ugh)...

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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 14, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was just ugly. The 2008 Nats could beat the USA team.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 14, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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