Spring Training: - Game Thread: Washington Nationals at Detroit Tigers
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:54 AM EDT
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Washington Post writer Amy Shipley described Adam Dunn's error-filled attempt to play first base for the United States in place of an injured Kevin Youkilis in the WBC the other night in an article Thursday entitled, "Venezuela Races Past Strapped Team USA", where Ms. Shipley wrote that Dunn:
"'...incomprehensibly fielded a ground ball and threw so far out of the reach of catcher Chris Iannetta...that Iannetta didn't even extend his glove for it..." (and on), “...Dunn’s second error -- he threw the ball into center field trying to prevent a stolen base -- [which] did not cost the U.S. team any runs, but it was almost as ugly. His third error came when he mishandled a routine ground ball in the eighth."
Ms. Shipley quoted USA Baseball Executive Director Paul Seiler who admitted that playing Dunn at first, "...is not something the Nationals want me to do with him," but Mr. Seiler says he's sure, "...if we reached out to the Nationals...it wouldn't be an issue."
New York Times' writer Jack Curry, however, in an article about Rays' third baseman Evan Longoria joining the US Team entitled, "Longoria Joins United States for World Baseball Classic", reports that US Manager Davey Johnson, "...was hoping the United States would add a first baseman because, he said, the Washington Nationals do not want Adam Dunn...playing that position."
"That position"? Does the Nationals' decision that they don't want Dunn, "playing that position" extend beyond the WBC? That would be good news for Nick Johnson, bad news for Josh Willingham, as all three are still under consideration for just two spots in the Nationals' starting lineup...
...The Nationals cut six more players from their roster yesterday, Roger Bernadina, Ryan Langerhans, Pete Orr, Brad Eldred, Luke Montz and pitcher Gustavo Chacin.
Chacin, Eldred, Langerhans and Orr were sent to Minor League camp according MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "Nationals make third round of cuts", while Bernadina and Montz were shipped off to Triple-A Syracuse...where Bernadina will join Justin Maxwell and Leonard Davis in the Chiefs' outfield and Montz will be the starting catcher.
Recent reports are that Collin Balester, Jordan Zimmermann and Shairon Martis are battling it out for the final two spots in the Nationals' starting rotation. Collin Balester gets another chance to turn his Spring around today when he starts against the Detroit Tigers and Nate Robertson who is listed as Friday's TIgers' starter for the game in Lakeland, Florida's Joker Marchant Stadium, in MLB.com's Mark Bowman's article, "Bonderman strong as Tigers silenced." Balester's (1-0) with a 6.55 ERA in 3 starts, 1 relief appearances and 11.0 total IP this Spring, in which he's allowed 11 hits, 8 ER, 4 HR and 6 walks. Balester's fighting an uphill battle with the way Zimmermann and Martis have been pitching...
STRASBURG FILES...
(4-0), 1.98 ERA, 59 K's in 27.1 IP, 5 walks and only 19 hits surrendered to the 99 batters he's faced...(K'd 59 of 99?)...it's Stephen Strasburg against BYU, who beat Strasburg's San Diego State Aztecs last night, and are in town at Tony Gwynn Stadium to face SDSU two more times today and tomorrow. The game gets underway at 6:00 pm pacific time, with Strasburg's undefeated record on the line...How many will Strasburg K today?
Who's Following Strasburg? Who's Watching The Nationals?
DC and Detroit get underway at 1:05 pm EST...looks like it's scoreboards only...
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Balester's Spring
Balester’s fighting an uphill battle with the way Zimmermann and Martis have been pitching…
If you are only considering his Spring you are correct. But lets not forget Bally has more experience and they have had him working on things during the Spring games.
Todays game should be " Bally’s" game and lets see how far he goes into the game pitching what he wants to pitch. I expect a really good outing.
Spin
I agree. Today is a big one for Bally. Fine tuning should be finished and now it’s time to let Bally be Bally.
I’m trying to get my parents to drive over to the game and give me a live scouting report.
Yesterday’s press pass said that today we’re also supposed to see Glover, Shell and Wagner.
Glover’s thrown 5.1 innings with one earned run, six Ks and two walks.
Shell – 8 innings, five earned runs, four Ks and two walks
Wagner – 4 innings, four earned runs (all in one game), three Ks and two walks
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Just talking this Spring with Bally, yes...
…I considered him a part of the starting rotation when Spring Training started, now I wouldn’t be surprised if either Zim(n) or Martis made the rotation…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I know everybody's excited
over NN, but I don’t want him to be the next Hill or Patterson.
Let him build up his innings in the minors.
In this case, I think Stan and Rizzo will do the right thing and groom him one more year...
There’s no reason to think we can contend this year, so just let him do it like nearly all the other starting pitchers out there.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
I wouldn't doubt that they'd start Zimmermann in the minors,
…then you have to hope that he doesn’t have a letdown if he thought he’d earned a spot…if you keep him up, catch lightning in a bottle and manage his work…(shut him down at some point when he’s matched previous workload…), then you have some more proof that the Minors are producing top-level prospects…Lannan’s kinda fluky drafted low as he was and jumping ahead of the pack…Zim(n) is a 2nd Round pick that should be as good as he looks…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad I was watching the Nationals instead of the US team that night...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
wasn't it raining?
ball may have been wet on the throws
plus, he hasn’t practised there Be interesting to see if he
practices before the semis, and how he plays then
Somehow I just don't think it was the rain alone...
…though that could account for the throw sailing for sure…Dunn’s defensive rep proceeds him…awful at first, able to cause less damage in left…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's best, by far, to keep Dunn away from 1B
He’s just not quick enough. Somebody his size takes too long to get up to speed. Plus (like centerfielders…I’m looking at you, Milledge) they have to have really good instincts…but 1B has even less time to respond. Dunn would get hurt over there.
I hope we keep Nick Johnson at 1B and Dunn in LF. Work Willingham in a couple days a week and when there’s a good right handed pitcher and give Dukes or Milledge a day off. If Nick needs a day off (or 15 or more days, know what I mean, tendon sheath), Willingham is the guy.
I think Rizzo and Tan-Stan are going to make a couple more moves before the season starts. I think it will be handled well. I trust them so much more than I trusted little Jimmy B.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Lineup for Today
NATIONALS
CF Lastings Milledge
1B Nick Johnson
3B Ryan Zimmerman
LF Elijah Dukes
RF Austin Kearns
C Javier Valentin
DH Wily Mo Pena
2B Alex Cintron
SS Alberto Gonzalez
(P Collin Balester)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/chatter/2009/Mar/20/important-friday/
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Alberto Gonzalez is here to stay?
With Orr out yesterday, can we assume The General has a 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's think about this...
Willie Harris
Belliard
Is Casto still up?
Cintron
Gonzalez
(Remember last year when people said Dmitri Young would drop some weight, get in better shape, and try to play left field? Just thought of that and laughed a little.)
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Dmitri in left...I'd rather have Dunn...and that's saying a lot...
Casto is still up, has no options…
Wasn’t seriously considering Cintron, but he is still here…
Belliard hurt…
Guzman and Hernandez start, Cintron, Gonzalez back up?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Works for me....Willie Harris could become the team MVP this year.
Every team has a star or two go down for a couple months. We’re gonna need four available starting outfielders eventually when one gets his leg stuck under the fence and twists his knee again.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Is the Opening Day curse going to strike again? Which OF will fall?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
No audio, no video, no GAMEDAY...ugh...
I’m gonna try to get some work done while I follow the updating box 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully, then I can finally get some sleep and wake up for Opening 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Nicky batting second
to get more at bats? I’d like to see him get that
average up
1-5 looks nice...6 on makes me want Flores back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I woke up to a snow storm this morning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sunday night at 8:00 is the USA - Japan matchup...
Saturday at 9:00 is Korea – Venezuela.
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It’s down to four teams, three games and one champion to be crowned.
Japan, the 2006 winner, and rival Korea advanced from San Diego’s Pool 1. The United States and Venezuela join them, having emerged from Miami’s Pool 2.
As they gather together at Dodger Stadium this weekend, they’re proving just how the world has become one big pool of talent for the game of baseball.
That the world will descend upon Dodger Stadium for this occasion is fitting, in that the organization that plays there and the venue itself have been party to many instances of broadening baseball’s horizons. From Jackie Robinson in Brooklyn to Fernando Valenzuela to Hideo Nomo in L.A., no other Major League organization has attained as many milestones of progress when it comes to opening the game to the world.
In a four-day weekend that begins with team workouts Friday, the world will be coming to Dodger Stadium.
Venezuela will take on Korea in the first semifinal at 9 p.m. ET Saturday. Then Team USA will make its Classic semifinal debut against defending champion Japan at 8 p.m. ET Sunday.
The victors of those games will meet for the World Baseball Classic title at 9 p.m. ET Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
That US/Japan semifinal will be nice...
The Korean team is my new favorite team though…and it’s not just the 70’s-fantastic uniforms..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Johnson doubles in the first...
…everyone else K’s…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
Adam Dunn would have protected those batters...kidding
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Dunn's back by Tuesday...where's Willingham going? To the bench? The Braves?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Floater. Bat against righties that Dukes and Milly have trouble with. Spot starts for Nick in day games?
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
I just wonder if the HAMMER is willing to accept that role at this point...
…I’m sure he still thinks of himself as a starter…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
If somebody wanted to pay me 2 million dollars to sit on my butt half the time or hold a clipboard, I'd do it for a year...
…but I think it will all be solved by opening day.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
dang, three Ks around Nicky's double
this guy isn’t the second coming of Walter Johnson, cmon, patience
The MLB box score on my phone is far better than the MLB.com 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Still get a kick out of Johnson's side-arm whip delivery...how did those pitcher's arms not fall off or just dangle to their sides...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I just looked at our batting averages. Besides Nick, who will be ok, Wily Mo is the only one hitting below .250
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Bally gives up a leadoff single, but gets a DP grounder...
…now Marcus Thames doubles…and Bally gets another ground ball to end the first!!!
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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions
That's a lot of solid contact though. As long as he keeps getting out of it. I want 4+ innings today.
He’s a great big shining BALLY-STAR
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
good start, Bally
get it together, you are fun
At least he reacted well to the two hits.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
They skipped that in the box the first time through...
A single to left, a HR to left, a double to right…time to reassess my opinion of the first 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Kearns singles...
three fly balls later, Detroit’s back up…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena, you are supposed to be
designated HITTER
Robertson's ERA has dropped 1.5 points
since gamebegan
The Nationals might help him earn Detroit's fifth 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff walk, but Balester gets the next three in order in bottom of second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions
2 backward K's...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzo grounds out, Nick, Lasto K...
GIve Bally some help…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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
1-2-3 third for our Bally!!! Got Sheff looking this 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Robertson is gonna be a favorite for the Cy Young waard after this game.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Zim pops out to 2nd...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes' Discerning Eye draws a walk...
…but gets caught off first and going for 2nd…Kearns flies out… 1-0 Detroit, mid-4th…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think you did it to Zim...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I may have jinxed Bally by saying he was guaranteed to be in the rotation all winter...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
Bally's line...
3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K’s, 1 HR…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
So far that is...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Box has stalled in the mid-4th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
Normally a bad sign. It usually coincides with a big inning with some substitutions.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Now I know why...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave at Nats News Network...
After saying Balester had settled in previous email…
"Of course I say that and the wheels fall of in the 4th. Hasnt been hit real hard here, but they are getting through.
4 earned on 6 hits, all singles, in the 4th. No walks, which is good.
I think Wagner is 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
5-0 Detroit.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Javier Valentin walks...
WMP singles….Cintron flies out, The General grounds into a DP…
Brandon Lyon on the mound…
Robertson – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K’s.
Balester – 4.0 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 3 K’s, 1 HR.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions
5-0 Tigers after 4 and a half...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave at Nats News Network...Live from Florida...
Balestar’s line: 4 ip, 73 pc, 9 hits, 5 earned, 3 ks, 1 bb.
Wagner on. Oh boy."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave at Nats News Network...Live from Florida...
“Wagner’s fastball on the gun here is 89-91. Bally hit 94. Gotta think it’s a tick or two fast…”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave at Nats News Network...Live from Florida...
“Milledge looks lost today. 3 K’s.”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
Speaking of LOST, maybe he's concerned about if Sun will ever find Jin again.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
I always avoid the LOST talk just in case anyone's DVD'ing the series...
Why didn’t Sun go with the rest of them?
Chico Harlan just went brutal on Balester…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitchers can't be airheads unless they are supremely talented.
I have no clue about the answer to your question. This gal in my office has quite a theory. I should make her write it up and I’ll e-mail it to you.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Love to hear the theory...
My email’s in my profile…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I always avoid the LOST talk just in case anyone's DVD'ing the series...
Why didn’t Sun go with the rest of them?
Chico Harlan just went brutal on Balester…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Milledge, Nick and Zim go down in order in the sixth...still 5-0 Detroit.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
Eldred comes in for Nick and promplty makes an error.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
That's why you're going to Syracuse big man!!
I’m sorry, I have no reason to be mean to Eldred the Terrible…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The replacements are on...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
The Nationals are just waiting for the 9th to stage a comeback...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
Ryan Wagner - 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
Where's he been the last....oh wait...injured.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
I always like Wagner...couldn't put it all together, but there were flashes...
…be interesting to see if he’s kept 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Detroit pitcher Fu-Te Ni takes over in the seventh...
I know a lot of prospects, but this guy’s escaped me thus far…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
3 IP, O ER, 2 BB, 2 SO
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Outfield...
So Dukes was in left and Kearns in right today. Milledge is the only OF player to not get subbed out.
Sadly, I think Hammer is the one who will get traded. I would love to keep that guy.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
I was excited when they got the Hammer...(though I think Olsen will have more impact)...
…but Willingham does seem like the odd man out…they have to be able to get a decent reliever for him 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
WMP doubles in a run!!!! 5-1 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
Jose Castillo singles in another, "And heeeerrree we go..."
5-2 Tigers after 7…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd say a reliever is about right....
We can’t populate our pen with nothing but failed starters who used to be good prospects.
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"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Gary "US" Glover's on in relief after Wagner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
Glover gives up a triple to Clete Thomas, but completes a scoreless 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Eldred, Casto and Maxwell go down in order in the 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Top O' the 9th...Willie Harris flies out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
Gustavo Molina flies out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
WMP????
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
WMPe flies out to center...Tigers win. 5-2 final.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Time for a late lunch and then Strasburg 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 Patrick Reddington on Mar 20, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
From Mark Zuckerman...
…Balester was roughed up to the tune of five runs and nine hits in four laborious innings. He threw 73 pitches, and though 47 of them were for strikes, many of those were hit sharply by Detroit’s lineup…
…But he’s just not consistent enough, and you’ve got to think he’s just about lost the No. 5 spot.
Balester’s spring ERA now stands at 7.80. He’s now allowed 20 hits and seven walks in 15 innings. Compare that to Jordan Zimmermann (0.00 ERA) and Shairon Martis (2.08 ERA) and it would appear this competition is all but over.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/chatter/2009/Mar/20/balester-struggles/
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
...and from Bill Ladson
Key information…DY took batting practice and probably won’t be on the 25 man roster.
A scout told Ladson that the Nats are actively trying to trade Kearns and Johnson but nobody’s biting.
Manny is happy to have Beimel since Colome has sucked for so long.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Anybody got a link to the SDSU live box score??? I googled for a few minutes to no avail.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
Strasburg pitched 7 scoreless with 15 strikeouts.
Then the bullpen came in and gave up 3 runs in the 8th. SDSU is down 3-2 in the top of the ninth.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." George Carlin.
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