Spring Training: - Game 15 Game Thread: Detroit Tigers at Washington Nationals.
by Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 12:35 AM EDT
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Uh? I'm Sorry...Was That A Joke, Mr. Boswell?
I first read about this in a post by Steven of the rechristened FJB entitled, "Jim Behaving Badly", which pulled a quote from Washington Post writer Thomas Boswell's 3/12/09 chat transcript entitled, "Ask Boswell", where Mr. Boswell responded to a question about whether or not he'd read ESPN.com's Buster Olney's article, "Is Strasburg the Best Prospect Ever?", (which is about San Diego State starter Stephen Strasburg, and the scout who told Mr. Olney the soon-to-be Nationals' #1 pick and ace (No pressure!) was in fact, "The best I've ever seen...and it's not even close."), by stating, as Mr. Boswell did:
"Yes, I saw this piece and enjoyed it.
"I hope the scout isn't the same one who told Buster in March two years ago that the Nats might "lose 130 games." Although that scout quote certainly helped make 73-89 seem like an accomplishment.
"Ironically, the Nats were trying to lose 105 games in '07 to get the No. 1 overall pick. (Bowden, among others, would say it.) They 'blew it.' Only got No. 9 overall. Then, when they were trying to get near .500 in a new ballpark last year, they lst 102 and got the No. 1 overall __and maybe Strasburg!"
Now there are a few ways you can take this...as a joke in sort of a "gallow's humor" vein, between a GM and a reporter, who might laugh off mounting losses by saying that they were trying their best to get the #1 pick, (which is essentially what I resorted to around loss 80 of 102 last season with my "Countdown to 100 losses"), or it could be seen as a joke in response to Mr. Olney's "source's" hyperbolic assessment of the Nationals' potential loss total, or, and I stress, or...coming from a writer, like the Washington Post's Thomas Boswell, who said goodbye to the Former DC GM with a fairly scathing article entitled, "Responsibility Is His Own", wherein he wrote:
"Jim Bowden was never going to be the Nationals' ultimate general manager, the man who, the franchise hoped, would oversee a potential champion. His methods were too suspect, his moods too unpredictable, his reputation too checkered, his enemies in the game too numerous."
...In that light, one could take this "revelation" as one last kick on the way out the door to a departing GM who chose to blame the press and their anonymous sources for forcing his resignation, rather than accept any blame for his own forced departure. Either way, shouldn't Mr. Boswell have added an, "I'm joking of course, they weren't 'trying' to lose" or couldn't he maybe have written, "(Bowden, among others, would say it jokingly)," but no, Mr. Boswell just leaves it out there:
"Ironically, the Nats were trying to lose 105 games in '07 to get the No. 1 overall pick. (Bowden, among others, would say it.) They 'blew it.'"
....Since I couldn't judge Mr. Boswell's tone well, (darn impersonal internets, maybe he could've used a smirking emoticon?), I couldn't decide whether to be incredulous or accept it as sarcastic, so my reaction, was, "They were trying to lose? Really? To get which player #1 overall?" (ed. note - "What? That's the first question I asked...even did a quick google..."):
...Which player might the Nationals have been going for if they were in fact literally trying to lose (which I doubt) is unclear. High school shortstop Tim Beckham went first in '08 to Tampa Bay, third baseman Pedro Alvarez second to Pittsburgh, first baseman Eric Hosmer to Kansas City and then the first pitcher Brian Matusz to Baltimore...and the Nationals were going to pick a pitcher first, right? We all know who the Nationals ended up selecting ninth overall in 2008...and know why DC's choosing 1st and 10th overall in 2009...
I guess I'd just like someone to say to me, "Of course they weren't trying to lose." That'd make me feel a whole lot better...
?'s For The DC Faithful...
That's just Mr. Boswell being funny, right?
With all the bad thoughts you may have had about the Former Nationals' GM, did you ever for a moment think the Nationals were trying to lose?
Sunday Game Thread...
The Washington Nationals welcome one of baseball's top pitching prospects, Rick Porcello, and the Detroit Tigers into Space Coast and counter with Collin Balester on the mound in a Sunday start at the Nationals' Spring home. The Tigers took Porcello with the 27th pick in the 1st Round of the '07 Draft, out of Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, New Jersey, and gave the 6'5'' right-hander a 4-year/$7.285 million dollar major league deal. (ed. note - "What is Strasburg going to ask for?...If that's a contract for the 27th pick, what does the consensus #1 deserve?")
Balester started against the Tigers in the second game of Spring Training, throwing 2.0 scoreless with a walk and K...Porcello came on in relief in the same game and allowed 2 hits and what would end up being the winning run in a 2-1 DC victory.
Here's what Collin Balester thinks about when he's not pitching.
It's a 1:05 pm EST Sunday start for baseball in Viera, Florida.
Sunday Reading...
MLB.com's Bill Ladson profiles DC outfielder Justin Maxwell, who is the next in line for a Rick Eckstein swing tuneup, in an article entitled, "Maxwell has all the makings to excel"...There were stories all over the internet, including Washington Times' writer Ben Goessling's, "Part-time prospect ready for full load", and Brian Oliver at the Nationals Farm Authority's, "A Few Minutes with Jack McGeary" about Nationals' prospect, Jack McGeary, DC's 6th Round pick from 2007 and the decisions he's made recently regarding his development and education. Mike Henderson at Nationals Pride.com has an article entitled, "Dumbluck" about former Nationals' starter Tim Redding getting shut down by the NY Mets. All the way around the world in Tokyo, Japan, estoppel.08 at 1500 South Capitol St. is keeping an eye on Stephen Strasburg in a post entitled, "Strasburg Watch #4"...We've Got Heart is down in Florida for Spring Training...and Dave Nichols writes at the Nats News Network about the, "Nats News Network's Unbelieveably Quixotic Spring Training Schedule", which is just about thee most ambitious Spring Training vacation I've ever seen...and in case you somehow missed this...Devil_Fingers from Driveline Mechanics, the SBN blog with, "An Unconventional Look At Baseball Scouting" posted, "Division-by-Division 2009 Projected Starting Pitching Rankings By WAR: NL East".
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had to be a joke in my opinion
here’s a link to Wikipedia on Nats 2007 season.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Washington_Nationals_seasonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Washington_Nationals_season
I’d forgotten they were hit with the injury bug that badly. At least they didn’t finish in the basement. We are talking about pro players here who don’t like to lose any more than we like to see them lose. For the statement Boz quotes not to be a joke, it would imply that Bowden deliberately signed losers. Rather a short sighted move on his part, so that’s why I think it was a joke.
by gengreen17 on Mar 15, 2009 7:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As opposed to 2008, where we not only faced the rampage of the Injury Fairy...
…but also the ravages of having Paul LoDuca, Johnny Estrada, and Rob Macowiaik… That’d make you think JimBo was trying to lose 105 games… and he missed! Although it turned out to be good enough.
When I say, “NATIONALS!” you say “STRASBURG!”
NATIONALS!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
by Doghouse on Mar 15, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure it was a joke as well...
…but why let that get in the way of a speculation-filled post?
And as a fan of a hockey team who famously tanked the end of the ’84 season to get the first pick, even the idea of doing something like this bothers me…
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 15, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STRASBURG
Speaking of 1st round pitchers, I wonder what will happen with Crow this season.
by gengreen17 on Mar 15, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just hope Crow goes to the AL West so we will rarely, if ever, have to face him.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strasburg #1, Crow #10!!!
What? The Former Nationals’ GM is gone…he was the problem right?
Here are some of the other to prospects for the ’09 draft…
MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo, “Draft over, eyes turn to ’09 prospects”.
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 15, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be hilarious. I think with the Lugo issue, we need to draft a good college middle infielder.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting some lunch, back for game time...
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 15, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nat's lineup per NJ
Milledge — 8
Guzman — 6
Zimmerman — DH
Johnson — 3
Willingham — 7
Belliard — 5
Valentin — 2
Langerhans — 9
Hernandez — 4
Scheduled pitchers
Balester
Chacin
Ledezma
Shell
By Chico Harlan | March 15, 2009;
by gengreen17 on Mar 15, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Rick Porcello for the kitties......
He’s supposedly their Strasburg phenom…
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Porcello start misreported, or did you hear a reason he's not throwing?
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 15, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow we get to see Tavarez. I'm uncautiously unoptomistic.
Does Strasburg get a nickname yet or is that a jinx?
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a jinx...obsessive coverage however is totally un-jinxie...
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 15, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK. I have Nats on the radio and NOLES - dukies on the tv.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The second round of cuts is coming tomorrow".
May as well see a 3rd rounder……. No idea on jinxes whatever you’re talking about. Where I’m from, they’ll take a finger, and I’m already down to the two for typin’……
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milledge is leadoff spot...No Dukes? Boo...
Balester gets a K with a curve to start the day!!!
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 15, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Bally! I've got you in my starting rotation...prove me right!!!
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 15, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1,2,3 first for Collin Balester!! That was quick...
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 15, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that a six pitch half inning? Wow
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live in Florida...at Space Coast:
“Easy 1-2-3 for Bally. Got the leadoff looking with a curve!!”
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 15, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Milledge think he has to steal since he's leadoff? Nevermind, he got hosed already.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Milledge consistently makes poor base running decisions...
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 15, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tries to tag and go second to third...why? Single scores you from 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 15, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Zimm on deck. Nick in the hole. Easy to score from second on a base hit.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aggressive good. Baseball smarts, better.
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 15, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rizzo said nobody should be comfortable
I wonder if Milledge was listening
by gengreen17 on Mar 15, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I read Milledge trade rumors all winter...
…but they stopped when Acta said he was the man in center….
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 15, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say Nick goes and Hammer goes to 1B. I don't want it, but it could happen.
I wish we had a scout in FL to see if Willingham is taking any grounders at first.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live in Florida...at Space Coast:
“Milledge reached on an error, wiped out 9-5 DP. ZIm popped to right.”
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 15, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Belliard with a sweet barehand!!! Sorry for mocking your D, Belli!!
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 15, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't he miss it with his glove (flat piece of leather) first? Zimm is breathing easier.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belliard makes a tough play, can't get to first in time, 1st and 3rd, 2 out for Bally???
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 15, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bally gets a fly ball for his second 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 innings today??
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'd be the norm...though I it's more pitch count than innings...everyone's been throwing 60-ish this time around...
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 15, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live in Florida...at Space Coast:
“Belliard made one really nice play at 3rd, then took too long to loan on another grounder. Bally 19 pitches in the inning. One hit in the inning, line drive to right.”
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 15, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I watched the WBC game tracker
for a while last night. Of Vasquez’ first 23 pitches, 18 were strikes.
hope our pitches pay attention
by gengreen17 on Mar 15, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to watching Vazquez with the Braves more often than I saw him in Chicago...
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 15, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vazquez, Jair Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson, Derek Lowe...
Don’t sleep on the Braves this year…
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 15, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live in Florida...at Space Coast:
Bottom 2…Nick line drive single to left center, erased 4-6-3.
Belly skied to center. Winds blowing in 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bally walks his first batter...How ya doin' from the stretch, Bally-Star?
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 15, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WP advances Generic Tigers' Player into scoring position...
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 15, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tiger = Ramon Santiago SS
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 15, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone missed a signal and Bally just threw a pick attempt to Milledge in center...
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 15, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Langerhans...in or out? I think somebody will take him if we have to put him on waivers. Casto too?
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Langerhans 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 15, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Langerhans too, but he's seeming very AAAA...
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 15, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bally issues 2nd walk in 3rd...can't find zone...
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 15, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Balester walks the bases loaded...
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 15, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow. Giving it away Bally.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll get out...He'll get 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 15, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Chacin is warmed up.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chaaaacinnnnnnneee
A Fragrance For Men.
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 15, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bally gets a groundball and gets out of the third!!!
Bally-Star!! Bally-Star!!!
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 15, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad that they are still trying to sell out opening day in Nats Town.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They sold out in hours last year didn't they...? Days? at least...
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 15, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minutes. New stadium. I was on the phone and online and failed.
They held a bunch back to try and sell as part of season tickets, then had a lottery.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too...Online Failure that is...
Had to pay ridiculous price on StubHub to sit in next to last row above first…
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 15, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't walk in a run, Bally...Cuts tomorrow! THERE ARE CUTS TOMORROW!!!
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 15, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat FIGARO FIGARO FIIIGAAARRROOO
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alfredo "Cy" Figaro, highest level, Florida State League High A, 29.1 innings, 4.91 ERA
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figaro, Figaro, Feee-ga-rooooooow!!!
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 15, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live in Florida...At Space Coast:
“T-3. Bally completely lost the strike zone. Walked the bases full before getting a groundout to end the inning. 34 pitches in the inning. 58 pitches total.”
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 15, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather a single than a walk any day...but Balester seemed to think he was throwing strikes, angry with Ump...
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 15, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-Handz with a two-out single to bring up Lasto!!!
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 15, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No luck...no score...after 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Dunn had better...
GET’R’DUNN tonight, or the US is out of the WBC…Cuba vs Japan at 11:00 pm EST…Who’s staying up late…(Not me…)
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 15, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if it's Oswalt again 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 15, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, was too lazy to search right now...
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 15, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will be interesting to see how quick Brian Roberts gets up to speed at the WBC
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Pedroia's officially out...just read that too...
Is the US going to have to come back for the next WBC with their own Redeem Team?
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 15, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ReRedeem Team next time?
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 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Balester's 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live In Florida...At Space Coast:
"Scoreless after 3. Hernandez singled w/ 2 outs, Milledge K’d.
Chacin on for 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chacin...
Really does have his own “scent”
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 15, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live In Florida...At Space Coast:
“Bally’s line: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 1 K, 58 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chacin has REALLY slowed things 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Valentin throws out a runner attempting to swipe second!!!
Wil Nieves a re you 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nievy threw out a runner the other day
by gengreen17 on Mar 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All I really want is a healthy Flores...
Nieves was good backup last year…Don’t see why they wouldn’t keep him…They’re going to want a good catcher at Triple-A with all the prospects that are going to be in Syracuse…
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 15, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Montz did well last year in minors
JFlo won’t be in a game for another week per NJ
by gengreen17 on Mar 15, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shame, cause Flores has been working all winter...
Hope this isn’t a big setback…
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 15, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Montz...
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 15, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live in Florida...At Space Coast:
“Chacin walked first batter, but got a K, Valentin threw out a SB attempt and fly out. 17 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson stares strike three all the way in...Francisco Rodney mows DC 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fernando...ooops...
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 15, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To paraphrase an old anecdote...
If Nick Johnson doesn’t swing…it’s not a strike.
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 15, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing they did put their A-baller out there rather than Porcello........
Or, this game could have become embarrassing…
Fernando Rodney, 4.91 ERA last year….
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live In Florida...At Space Coast:
“B-4, 1-2-3. Guz, 4-3, Zim 5-3 (first pitch swinging), Nick – K looking.”
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 15, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, none of these guys are competing for a job....
They’re the A-Nats starters……. Go A-Nats Go!………….
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Headed to bottom of fifth...still no score...
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 15, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live In Florida...At Space Coast:
“Easy inning for Gus. 1-3, F7, K, 8 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign him up.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the bullpen...Please not the starting rotation...Please?
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 15, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck no.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can definitely see Chacin getting a long role if he keeps throwing well...
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 15, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The HAMMER starts the 5th against Rincon...
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 15, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The HAMMER just got hit...(That's a role reversal.) (laffs)...
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 15, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
#2!!! back-to-back! (weeks with a hit, that is........)
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBP: Willingham (by Rincon).
Must read more closely…..
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belliard moves Hammer into SP with a groundout...
Valentin?
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 15, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer gets doubled up on a liner up the middle...no score thru five...
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 15, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't think anyone pitched well for Tigers...
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 15, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rincon was with the Twins, but otherwise, yeah.....
Our guys seem in mid-season form………..2008
I gotta stop, as all I wanted was a happy game, and all I’m doing is spreadin’ the doom and gloom. Isn’t that somebody else’s job around here?
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave's all about the Sunshine this week...Live from Florida!!!
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 15, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the guy....... Going to see all the games and hockey, is he?
I pray for his……… never mind…
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave at Nats News Network - Live In Florida...At Space Coast:
“Willingham HBP, Belly 3U, Valentin L6, Forced Josh 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 15, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now Chacin walks two...and gets yanked with the bases loaded in the sixth...
DC pitchers good for 2.0 IP only…
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 15, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shell on with bases loaded, going have to be careful...
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 15, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Single through third...two runs score, 2-0 Tigers...Shell got a ground ball, just too sharp...
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 15, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit....... Zim makes the play?
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just assumed the same thing...we'll see what Dave says?
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 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shell gets the DP grounder he was looking for...2-0 Tigers...
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 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a tough situation. Allowing 2 of 3 inherited runners looks bad on paper but...with Zimm
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My idea: sign a bunch a junkballers, start 'em and work backwards...
Throw in the guys that only throw heat, staff-by-committee, half go every day…… Nobody sees anyone twice.
cat daddy LaRussa- 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really would like a knuckler for once...don't remember ever having a knuckleballer...
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 15, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i did enjoy having the Space Man back in the day.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Closest thing I remember to a true junkballer was the Expos'...
Pascual Perez and his 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 15, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody with the Expos as far as I know, but.......
“During the 1945 season, with talent depleted by call-ups to fight in World War II, the Washington Senators had a pitching rotation which included four knuckleball pitchers (Dutch Leonard, Johnny Niggeling, Mickey "Itsy Bitsy” Haefner and Roger Wolff) who combined for 60 complete games and 60 wins, carrying the Senators to second place."
I miss ol’ “Itsy Bitsy”……
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four knucklers? That could mess up opposing team's timing for weeks after they played Washington...
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 15, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every damn day of a series...... "Not again!!!"
Those complete games……. guys must’ve been seeing flutterballs in their sleep.
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-Handz drops a single in front of Tigers' Brent Clevlen in center...
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 15, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Handz stranded...2-0 Tigers after six...
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 15, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pete Orr back from representin' Canada and in at second base...
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 15, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather keep the General than PHPO
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a tough call...
The General seems too good to be a backup infielder…while Orr was born to be a utility man…Wouldn’t have to make the choice if it was just between the 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 15, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take the speed.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casto!!(clapclap) Casto!!!(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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How expected.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casto-hater!!!
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 15, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with Roscoe...... And why can't Orr be a hockey player?
And use Langerhans as a goal…
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kasto K's...C'mon now Nick Johnson...
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 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People I'd be trying to trade If I was the GM...
Casto, Belliard, A. Gonzalez, Willingham…? (I’d keep Johnson, A-Handz and Gonzalez for second(Though A.Gonz is a SS naturally)…
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 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So you want to trade and keep the General? I just want to keep him...or am I missing a Gonzalez
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just think Alberto Gonzalez is too good to be a part time/backup IF...don't know if anyone else around the league thinks of him that way...
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 15, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-0 Tigers after seven...
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 15, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duaner Sanchez to the Padres.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good, didn't want him...
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 15, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
About Sanchez?
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 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll be interesting to see if he gets it together...
…or if that late night Taxi ride will end up being the worst decision he ever made…
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 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wil Ledezma get through a scoreless frame...?
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 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny Guy.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ledezma does it, now it's the offense's turn...
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 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm waiting on the late inning rally from the old...
“Comeback Kids!”…ahh, ’05 seems so long ago…
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 15, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eldred the Terrible can do it again!!!
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 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Eldred have options? I have no clue about him but I'd like to have him in the organization.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...nevermind. Doesn't matter.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all i remember from that season is that before I went overseas they were winning
and when i come back they are out of the playoff picture…Coincedence? I think not!
by Fear_Redskins on Mar 15, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Nationals came crashing down to earth right before Spring Training...and never got 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 15, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I was thinking he was talking about '45 and the knuckleballers, not '05...........
And I was busy doin’ the math……..
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bernadina moves Montz up to second with a 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pinch Hittin' Pete Orr...with a chance to start the rally...
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 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always liked that Orr guy. ha ha
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac bunt turns into an infield single...Bases loaded!!! 0 outs...
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 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lasto!!(clapclap) Lasto!!!(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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milledge K's swinging on 3-straight...Ugh! Talk about an unproductive AB...
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 15, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freddie Bynum with the Hero 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's better that he's not on the basepath.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(laughs)...even with bases loaded and nowhere to go...he could've found a way to muss it 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 15, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bynum K's...One batter to get to Eldred!!!
C’mon Casto!! Quiet the Haters…
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 15, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casto almost had his second HR. But no.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he had it...Ahhh...
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 15, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Full count to Casto!!(clapclap) Casto!!!(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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caught at the track...
NOoooooooooooooOOOOOOOO!!!! CastooooooOOOOOO!!!!!
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 15, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All we needed was a base hit......... coulda drawn a walk..
But, noooooooooooo… sonuvab*tch……
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three players, two could've just hit a fly ball...
If Casto was up first, at least his hit would’ve gotten it 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, Lasto had to put the ball in the OF....
and then Kory might’ve been a hero. .. If it happens in the 9th, he’ll get another chance…….
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Comeback Kids!"......... JHC.... Losto........
Harris or Dukes for CF
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff double off Ledezma...might make a 9th inning rally impossible...
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 15, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A walk and an error....and it's a 3-0 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-4-1 DP...that should help...3 outs to get 3 runs if DC holds it here...
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 15, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-4-1......... How'd that happen?
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitcher cut off the throw and got the player in a rundown...as I understood 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 15, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grounder to fielder, throw for a force, throw home...Pitcher interrupts makes tag?
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 15, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool, I was wondering how he was covering home......
I don’t think the catcher backs up 1B with a runner on 3rd….
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eldred wills save us in the 9th
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eldred walks, Willingham???
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 15, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now's the time, Josh......... don't be a little donkey......
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAMMER!!! HAMMER!!!
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 15, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody watching the WBC tonight?
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't be home, but I'll be watching at a friend's house...
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 15, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hammer beats out the back end of his own DP grounder...
Jose Castillo? With Montz up next…
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 15, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo bounces one off the Ump for a 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 Ed Chigliak on Mar 15, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'll be recording it and watching it at double speed.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna tape the Japan/Cuba game...that'll be some good baseball...
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 15, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7:30 on ESPN2
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Neth/US - 7:30 pm EST...Japan/Cuba - 11:00 pm EST...I think...
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 15, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ill be watchin it then
got a day off tomorrow and then back to college :(
by Fear_Redskins on Mar 15, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunn could be back in camp with DC by tomorrow...
…and the US will have the second straight poor showing…
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 15, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll set up a WBC Game thread in case you all are watching and want to chat...
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 15, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I give hour old information, it'll be because I forgot I'm watching the DVR. New Family Guy, American Dad and Eastbound & Down.
Priorities
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've gotta catch up on Eastbound...
I love that actor, and have heard it’s hilarious…
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 15, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just caught up last night On Demand. Very funny.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which school? (Do they have MASN?)
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Mar 15, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all up to the Montz...and he gets robbed on a hard hit grounder...Game over. 3-0 Tigers.
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 15, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Booooooo!!!
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 15, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The second round of cuts is coming tomorrow."
But, these were our main roster guys……. yikes!
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's that second round of cuts note from? Just hadn't read it anywhere?
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 15, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to catch up on my reading...got home just in time for game...thanks...
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 15, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tavarez describes the Nats as the Fat Girl at the bar at 4 in the morning
You can’t be too picky at this time in ST……….
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please tell me he didn't really say that...
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 15, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah....... he said, "You want J-Lo, but J-Lo doesn't want you."
So, you go with the 600 pounder……
“Why did I sign with the Nationals?” Tavarez said told a group of reporters. “When you go to a club at 4 in the morning, and you’re just waiting, waiting, a 600-pounder looks like J. Lo. And to me this is Jennifer Lopez right here. It’s 4 in the morning. Too much to drink. So, Nationals: Jennifer Lopez to me.”
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punching out...time for lunch...(dinner?)...
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 15, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta work SXSW for the rest of the week, so the Nats are all yours, mr. chigliak...
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wear earplugs...;)
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 15, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not too bad. I work the DirecTV broadcast, where we re-create two "clubs" in the convention center exhibit hall.
I work as a rigger, then run a followspot for one of the “clubs”. Hour on, hour off, 12-hour day, and the PA is not too loud, ‘cause it’s all fake for the TeeVee…
by cat daddy3000 on Mar 15, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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