GameThread: Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves - Game 4 of 162.
Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves, Apr 10, 2009 7:35 PM EDT
Headline: Barack Obama Says No To The Washington Nationals.
According to a cleverly-titled Washington Times' article published this morning by Times' writers Mark Zuckerman and Christina Bellantoni entitled, "Obama's out at home", the first pitch of the 2009 season in Nationals Park will not be thrown out by the sitting President, Barack Obama, who will be, "brushing back a presidential tradition that dates to 1910." (ed. note - "Nice.")
President Obama is hardly the first President to decline to do so. As the Times' writers reference, the first Presidential First Pitch was thrown by William Howard Taft in 1910, on April 14th, with the Washington Senators facing off against the Philadelphia Athletics in old National Park (which burned to the ground in 1911) in a game the Senators won 3-0. Taft threw out the first pitch in 1911 as well, but in 1912 he sent Vice President James S. Sherman, because Taft had lost a personal friend when the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, just four days before the DC Home Opener, which was again against the Philadelphia Athletics.
Woodrow Wilson passed the honor on to his Vice President Thomas Marshall in 1917 since the world was three years into World War I. Calvin Coolidge threw out four Presidential First pitches, but not in 1926 when he was mourning the death of his father. In 1939 Franklin Roosevelt chose to attend a "family gathering instead of attending the game" according to Wikipedia's Presidential First Pitches page. Dwight Eisenhower skipped the 1953 Opener to play golf.
So if President Obama's not going to throw out the first pitch who will? Vice President Joe Biden looked a little too cozy with the Orioles for my taste, and if the Washington Post writers can't even mention the O's on Nationals Journal without drawing criticism, I can't imagine the DC Faithful are going to want to see Biden throw out a second first pitch in DC? How about Frank Robinson? Or Frank Howard?
STRASBURG FILES...
In case you missed Stephen Strasburg's 7th win of 2009, (SDSU 15 UNLV 4), check out the GameThread sdsuaztec4 put up last night so that we could all follow along and scout the prospective #1 pick in the '09 MLB Draft. Strasburg's line:
Strasburg - (W, 7-0), 1.49 ERA, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 13 K's, 2 WP, 1 FO, 1 GO, 25 BF.
In an article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal entitled by Ed Graney entitled, "Aztecs' Strasburg lives up to billing", Mr. Graney quotes an anonymous "American League scout" (one of many at the game), who gave this assessment of the 20-year-old SDSU flame-thrower:
"He (Strasburg) has the best curveball I've ever seen from an amateur. You get 98 (mph) on the fastball, and then you get that damn curve coming at your knees -- late, sharp and big at 84 (mph) -- and you buckle. Nobody in the big leagues throws a curve that hard. He could pitch in the big leagues today."
And the UNLV Coach offered this inspiring speech to his team before the game, according to Mr. Graney:
"'I told our players to embrace it,' UNLV coach Buddy Gouldsmith said. 'As a player, you should look at it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be on the field with someone who is as dominant a pitcher as college has seen.'"
Go out there and enjoy it, kids. You're never going to beat him...Nice.
Washington vs Atlanta...Game 4 of 162. Shairon Martis vs Derek Lowe.
Derek Lowe, huh? The same Derek Lowe I watched dominate the Phillies on MLB's Opening Night last Sunday, throwing 8.0 scoreless in which he allowed just 2 hits. The same Derek Lowe who is (5-1) with 3 saves in 6 starts and 6 relief appearances against Washington/Montreal in his 13 year MLB career. The same Derek Lowe who held the Nationals to a .130 AVG in 16.0 IP against DC last season.
Derek Lowe makes his 257th career start, DC righty Shairon Martis makes start No. 5 of his MLB career. The 21-year-old native of Willemstad, Curacao debuted last September in a loss to these same Braves, allowing 4 hits, 5 walks and 2 runs in 5.0 IP. In just 3 appearances on the road so far, Martis is (0-2)...
Martis' '08 Splits...
Home - 2 G, 2 GS, (1-1), 8.1 IP, 10 H, 9 ER, 4 HR, 4 BB, 9 K's, 9.72 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, .294 BAA.
Away - 3 G, 2 GS, (0-2) , 12.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 HR, 8 BB, 14 K's, 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, .178 BAA.
Derek Lowe vs The Nationals...
Josh Bard - 3 for 21, .143 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Adam Dunn - 1 for 12, .083 AVG, 1 BB, 4 K's.
Cristian Guzman - 8 for 25, .320 AVG, 1 2B, 5 RBI's, 2 SB.
Nick Johnson - 5 for 20, .250 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Austin Kearns - 2 for 17, .118 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Lastings Milledge - 1 for 8, .125 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Josh Willingham - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 2 HR's, 5 RBI's.
Ryan Zimmerman - 3 for 18, .167 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 7 K's.
DC Starting Lineup...
- Leadoff Lasto - CF
- The Guzzzzz - SS
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- Big Wilkie - LF
- Nick Nick Johnson Johnson - 1B
- Elijah "Super" Dukes - RF (Yeah!!!!)
- WWJD? - C
- TAWH - 2B
- Shairon Martis on the mound...
For A Braves Fans' Perspective, Check out the SBN's Atlanta Braves blog:
(ed. note - "In case you didn't see anything about this, I heard Nationals' team President Stan Kasten talking about this recently during an in-game interview on MASN, and MLB.com's Bill Ladson has a post about it on his blog entitled, "Nats launch unprecedented program", about the work the Nationals are going to be doing around DC with their DC Public High School Initiative...You might not agree with the Front Office's baseball decisions, but they're doing the right thing for the DC Faithful here.")
Game Time 7:35 pm EST in Atlanta, GA's Turner Field. Washington at Atlanta. A threat of rain in the forecast. Shairon Martis' '09 debut. The first game of the year against the Braves...
Who's Watching The Nationals?
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President's pitch
I am truly surprised by this. Sure, perhaps there’s never been a president with this much on his plate; economy, terrorism, two wars, piracy off the horn of africa etc., but c’mon. How much time does it take to throw out the first pitch. I’m sure the logistics for security and everything else is time consuming and a tad difficult, but…
…I don’t know. That’s just a bit of a slap in the face to the Nationals. Here’s an idea to get everyone riled up for the game. How about Ben Bernanke throwing out the first pitch? LOL!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
considering he's taking time out of his busy schedule to host the Philleis the next day?
you’re damn right it’s a slap in the face.
take my poll on who you think might be Obama’s fill-in
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Go Nats! get that first curly W in the books!
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Pat Sajak! LOL!
I had to vote for Ovechkin. He’s the most respectable representative in this town when it comes to performing in sports in D.C. recentlyl. So, he gets the nod from me. I wonder though. How many baseball fans would be familiar with him?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
HA.
Sajak is a huge local sports fan. I bet he’d love to do it.
I want Gary Carter to come down here and do it. 1. He was an Expo. 2. The Phillies should hate him because he was on the Mets.
Lowe is pitching
I’m expecting a 2 hour ballgame (Martis works pretty fast too, right?) that doesn’t go our way. Lots of Ks, lots of ground outs, not a lot of hits. I’d like to see Dukes in the lineup to run up Lowe’s pitch count a little higher than with Milledge in there and get to the Braves bullpen, but unfortunately I don’t think that’s going to happen.
Oh man.
I forgot all about D. Lowe (Get Lowe, Get Lowe, Get Lowe – Mantra for the Mets now after Perez’s debut). How is it that he’s already due up in the rotation after a three game series with Philly? Days off?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Line-ups tonight
Posted at 5:18 PM ET, 04/10/2009
Lineups From Turner Field
Washington
Milledge — 8
Guzman — 6
Zimmerman — 5
Dunn — 7
Johnson — 3
Dukes — 9
Flores — 2
Harris — 4
Martis — 1
Atlanta
Johnson — 4
Escobar — 6
C. Jones — 5
McCann — 2
Kotchman — 3
Francoeur — 9
Diaz — 7
Schafer — 8
Lowe — 1
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 10, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
surprised at no kearns
he is better than stupid milledge
by Fear_Redskins on Apr 10, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I don't think they are going to give up on him.
I’d prefer to see Willinghammer, but I understand that they’re trying to support Milledge. Hopefull, he’ll get out of his funk.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I should've been specific...WE WANT DUKES!! (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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Going down to DC Sunday morning and can't get into Hotel until 3:00...anyone know somewhere good to watch the game Sunday afternoon...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
you could come over. i’m not getting off my couch Sunday. Nats, Masters, my birthday. not doing nuthin.
short of that, where are you staying? icould probably give you some options.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 10, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Might take you up on that...
Staying at a Red Roof Inn on H Street…I just liked it when I stayed before didn’t know anywhere else so I lazily just went 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 Apr 10, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey "E"
Go to National Harbor. It’s just south of the Woodrow Wilson bridge. Walk into the Gaylord Convention Center and go downstairs to National Pastime. Phenomenal sports bar! Big and somewhat chic (not pretentious). Park in one of the parking garages. Reasonable rates.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Edit
Park in the parking garage across the street from the convention center. DO…NOT…PARK…IN…GAYLORD…PARKING. (Expensive).
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
On the hyperlink I provided - look to the right of listed dining areas and click on National Pastime Bar and Grill
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
That place looks fantastic actually...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I frequent there quite often
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Any chance they have wifi?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Based on the fact that it's a convention center (largest one on the eastern sea board) I'm willing to venture a guess to say:
Yup
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's Watching The NATIONALS???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
MLB Extra Innings just cost me two outs...
The game is on MLB.tv not Extra Innings…odd…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Martis throws a scoreless first gettin' Chipper to ground out to end the 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
Martis worked just as quick as Lowe in the 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
McCann bounces a double off the wall 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
McCann's a beast
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Milledge catches a liner from Diaz with Dukes running over from right, and Martis is through 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
Milledge just got hit on the hand...
I might want him out of center, but never want anyone hurt…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
At least he stayed in...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Would've been better if he stayed in and scored...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Two on for Zim...Frenchy misplays a fly ball...
…off the wall, Martis scores! 1-0 Nationals!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
hahaha
walking Dunn to get to NJ…This should be interesting
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
"K"
never mind
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Lowe gets Nick and Dukes swinging to end the threat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Foiled again
Lowe is quite the competitor. Where as Oliver Perez is…(this is where everyone else gets to fill in their own answer).
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Jordan Schafer might be ROY if Tommy Hanson doesn't come 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Yunel Escobar...He's a crafty one
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
I think he was looking fastball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yunel Escobar just smoked a 2-0 fastball to left center and GONE!!! 3-run HR, 3-1 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
The way it's raining the Braves might get a cheap win...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
More info on National Harbor / Gaylord for you "E"
With Wifi / Internet in Rooms
You will find all the National Harbor places to stay on this page offer rooms with either a WiFi or other LAN based internet service in rooms for your convenience. Some National Harbor listings will levy a small extra charge for this service – please check with the individual accommodation.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
RAIN DELAY...8:38 pm EST...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
From what they said they expect it to pass...they went right to the Delay like they were waiting on it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm wondering
Should you stand back up?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I had no plans for three hours...now what...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
10:00...Martis will be done...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed, especially a kid, who probably has no real routine for waiting out a storm...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Severe thunder storm/tornado warning in Fulton County...people are taking shelter from hail acc. to weather channel...
“Everything but a tornado…” from reporter on the scene in Atlanta…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Armageddon
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
A little wild and one really bad pitch to Yunel Escobar last 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems like he was solid the first couple of innings
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I'm switched to Rays at Orioles till Nats time starts back...
We need to get Martis a No-D. And maybe beer goggles can get a W.
Who's going to 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
30 rows back in right? (aka Dunn Territory)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Later. I'll be watching to see when/if it's back 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 Apr 10, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
None of the reports out of Atlanta are promising...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
late dinner...and I've got mlb.tv up in case they come 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 Apr 10, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
well fuck that then
i got work at 5:45 in the morning…i guess ill be hearing about this game tomorrow. Hopefully nats win this one
Stupid Delays
Looks like you guys at least managed some offense against Lowe.
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 10, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Shawn Hill
About to take the mound for the Padres…If you want something to watch during your delay.
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 10, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
We're 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 Apr 10, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Bard singles...Leadoff Lasto's up against Buddy Carlyle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Lasto loads the bases with a single to right...Guzzzzzzz with the bases juiccccceed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
If he'd heard the announcers running him down he would've showed them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Wil Ledezma's on for Martis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
I agree with what they said about Beimel too...
DC will have Beimel, NJ, Kearns, Hammer and next year Dunn to deal in the next two years, that’s enough for a complete rebuild…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
"Super" Dukes tore the cover off that 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Great swing by Dukes. He's clearly out of his spring training funk.
Will he steal so a base hit scores him????
WWJD?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
That was the nicest swing Dukes has taken...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you hear what they said about Rizzo/Bonifacio?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
Said, Rizzo offered no comment when asked if he'd have made deal with Florida...
said, “Remember, I wasn’t GM then.” to paraphrase…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. That's pretty telling.
I’m sure Hammer and Olsen are thrilled. We’d be way better off with Bonifacio.
Is this season the season of sillyness
Toronto, Texas and Florida leading their divisions. Florida just stumped the METS (arrgghhh!!) and Toronto is up 13-7 on the Indians.
Color me flummoxed.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Oh...And don't forget Baltimore.
Truly…WTF is up?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
something like that. this years rays.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 10, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Here comes Beer Goggles...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh... Braves pick up another run on a passed ball + sac fly...
Ledezma out, Tavarez in.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Let's hope it's the same Tavarez as last time out...
…the one with all the movement…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And those hips don't lie!
Or at least they get some Ks. Our favorite metaphorical clubgoer gets us out the inning with no further damage. Now it’s RALLY TIME!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Arrive in camp one day...public apology the next, nice...
…was a nice slider though.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Arrive in camp one day...public apology the next, nice...
…was a nice slider though.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Carpenter just said it was the 7th. TV graphic says it's the 5th. Which is it? I've been in and out.
5th...sorry my phone doesn't like the reply button these days...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Get it started TAWH!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Patient Willie gives Hammer a runner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Lo Duca's #, Hammer? Poor choice...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, worked a full count from 0-2, so that's already better than PLoD.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Hammer did his job, good thing Willie was running...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Knock in a run, dang it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Guz, it's Buddy Carlyle!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
GUUUUUUZ!!!
Battles 10 pitches and finally singles in TAWH! 4-2 Braves, and Moylan is chased.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Patient AB, finally straightens one out! The Guzzzzzzzzz, 4-2. Carlyle! 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Moylan v 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, NOW Moylan on to face the Z-man.
C’mon, Zimm! Do it again!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
What do the kids call him?
Zimm doubles off the wall, bringing in teh Guuuuz! 4-3 Braves.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! (and iPhones need capslock)!!! 4-3 ATL.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
In spite of the 0-3 start, I do agree.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
DUNN WITH A BAD HOP SINGLE!
Kochman loses his hat, and Zimm crosses to tie it!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Shawn Hill
5 IP 1 ER 3 Ks 1 BB so far…….And as I type this he is getting into trouble in the 6th, however it is freaking pouring and the umpires should call the game but Nooooooooo let’s let the Giants get a bunch of rain-assisted bloops first.
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 10, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
5 Groundouts 7 Flyouts
He was doing great until the rain started.
Final Line: 5+ IP 7 H 2 ER 3 Ks 1 BB and he is in line for the Win.
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 10, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
GET 'R DUNN! Beanball at Kotchman
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
That's not going to get old, is it?
I’m not even sure if I’m being sarcastic.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
It takes me a long time to get tired of stuff...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
4 hours, 15 minutes later Martis avoids the loss...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That was just 3 two-out RBI, right?
Doesn’t exactly cancel out the one-out, bases-loaded, no-score situations from earlier, but it’s a start.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
I believe that's referred to as "clutch hitting"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm loving the clutch hitting...but we have left 10 on base. Just a couple
Know what the difference between hitting .250 and .300 is? It’s 25 hits. 25 hits in 500 at bats is 50 points, okay? There’s 6 months in a season, that’s about 25 weeks. That means if you get just one extra flare a week – just one – a gorp… you get a groundball, you get a groundball with eyes… you get a dying quail, just one more dying quail a week… and you’re in Yankee Stadium.
— Crash Davis
Leadoff walk, but gets a popup bunt for out #1!
Now the Braves’ “Ace Pinch Hitter” Norton up…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
And he pops it up to bring back Kelly Johnson.
Can Shell escape the leadoff walk? Manny out to consult…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Leadoff walk Shell? We pi$$ed Bergmann for this?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I look forward to the day...
When I don’t think Milledge will drop everything…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 10, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of that, Adam Dunn caught a fly ball!!
We have to celebrate the little things.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Aaaah man my Baseball package is no longer showing me the game
guess I’ll stay on here and gamecast at the same time.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I live in Memphis while I finish my PhD
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
MLB Extra Innings never came on for 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 10, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Tarp is out at Petco Park
How many rain delays in MLB today? Like 6?
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 11, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
Dukes!!! Leadoff single!! Super Dukes likes starting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
I like him starting
As does Rob Neyer on ESPN
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Shawn Hill pitched real well for SD tonight
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
WWJD? Shows the pitchers how you're SUPPOSED to sac bunt...
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Shake it off, Willie! That got all meat! HBP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Charlie and Dave are speculating about the Nats' bullpen...
…not many left… Hanny, Beimel, uh… Saool? Now AK in to PH after TAWH takes one for the team.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
C'mon Bluegrass! Can we just keep all these guys? Real players off the bench is nice!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Kearns takes a pitch inside, lifts his arms over it...
…and it’s called a Ball!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Please Lasto please!!! show some patience
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Oh, 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Darn he just couldn't take that one could he!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Well at least he should have swung. I feel a bit better
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
From a guy who can't find the plate too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Sa-ool!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Shut 'em down, Sa-oool!
Ground out to start it, thanks to NJ’s sticky glove on a low throw…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Not to beat a dead horse...BUT...Dunn does not catch that throw...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
McCann kills a low inside pitch...double 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Sa-oool is throwing alot of balls
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
...at least the last four were on purpose, to get to Frenchy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Frenchy singles McCann in...5-4 Bravos...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Francour is an easy out. Throw him crap just off the plate and he will swing
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Last inning...luck's fickle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Dammit! Now the Braves get a 2-out RBI to take the lead back...
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Braves' announce team has been spilling secrets too...
(see Rizzo quote above about trading Bonifacio)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Again?? If they get the lead, maybe Beimel and Hanny can actually hold it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Guzzz, ZImmm, and then were Dunnn
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Soriano blows Zim away up high...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions
Durn dramatic shift...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Waited 5 hours to see this...c'mon, three outs to get a run if they can hold'em...
Nick, Dukes and Flores…(are they all somehow still in?)…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Somebodoy kick me in the go nats
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
You're too young to complain, Jordan Schafer, go sit down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Kelly Johnson takes second on Dunn's arm...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Still not used to Garret Anderson under a different "A"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Talk about hip-swivelers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Dukes will be the hero today!! I feel it in my bones
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Ladies and gentlemen, Elijah Dukes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Dukes had'em by three steps...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Man I sure wanted to see that. Damn gamecast
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Come on Nick... give us the eye... get the walk
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Gonzalez vs Nick Johnson...
Good luck, Nick…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions
NICK!!! Doubles to left, when Diaz just plain misses 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't tell when his delivery actually starts...must be brutal on runners...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
SUPER DUKES!! Line drive single 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone other than slow-footed Johnson scores there...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't taunt 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
WWJD?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Should've asked for it deep too...Flores flies to short right unproductively...
But Alberto Gonzalez will get a shot to avoid DP and be a hero…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Instead of speed we have 5 lumbering OFers on the bench...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait, the General up to PH for TAWH?
What’s Manny playing at?
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
RALLY CAPS!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
C'mon General...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions
LET'S GO NATS GO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Full count...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Ball four!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Can DC actually score with bases loaded 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
yup!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Have to at least tie it...C'mon SNOWY!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
"Let's have faith in 'Pretty' Wil"
sez Mrs. D, just back inside from a night out with the gals…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
LOAD EM UP!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
I'd walk him to pitch to Lasto!!!! PH Manny!!!! please!!!!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I'd love to see Lasto prove us all wrong (or just me in particular)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd give a sandwich for it.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Milledge on deck?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions
hahahaha
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Uh, good eye Wil...
It’s all up to 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
struck out?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
...swinging at ball four...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Lasto down 0-2...(quickly)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Lastings
Be the bat!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
LASTO!!!!! LASTO!!! LASTOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
This should be over by 2:00...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
WHOOT!!!!
Wow!! This will lift him from the doldrums!! Welcome back! What grit!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:56 AM EDT reply actions
Ya gotta love when Lou brings the Rally Cap!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions
Hold that lead!! Hold that lead!! Han-Ra-HAN!!! Han-Ra-HAN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry it's late...Hold that line?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Wha...what happened?
I’m relying on gamecast, so what happened w/ Thrilledge?
Sharp grounder off (pitcher) Gonzalez's glove and into foul territory off first...Johnson scores to tie it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
LAAAARRRYYY!!!!!!!! I hate you Chipper...so damn good...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Larry takes second on Dunn's arm...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
He was pretty far away from the base.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
McCann is scary good
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 12:59 AM EDT reply actions
Nice toss by Dunn though
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions
Almost...it was on line 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
After watching the replay
I was less impressed. Watching Chipper run is like watching molasses in winter
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
In all of these years, nothings changed.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Mrs. D launched into an amusing profanity-laden rant the last time it started...
..the gist of it was, “you really need to stop that.”
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
A) You just copied it from someone B)...Hmm, sort of offensive...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
A & B
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
what does one do in KC?
The pine tar dance?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
The hemorrhoid hustle
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
how do you feel about Farnsworth?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, he really blew that game for Gil Meche.
I was pretty pissed
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I watched part of the KC game this afternoon and the stadium looked very nice. Still has the fountains
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
fountains are still there
i think the main changes were a huge new scoreboard/screen in HD and more food and mallpark stuff
Charlie and Dave are commented that Lasto playing too deep...
“Can’t throw out Chipper from there… unless he uses Dukes’ arm…”
Dukes in CF!!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Kotchman takes one in the ribs...
Hit it to Dukes, Frenchy!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
notice how his hands are right over the plate?
reminds me of soriano
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Beimel's tough!! He's got tattoos...non-scary ones, of course...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
mom
disney
things of that nature
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
nice to see that zip on the ball from milledge in center
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:06 AM EDT reply actions
LASTO's full o' confidence 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
And Lasto manages to make two plays! We're on to extras...
“At 1:05, we should think about going to IHOP,” plugs Dave seamlessly…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
If you change that to Denny's
I’m buying Grand Slam’s for everyone
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Lasto seems to have a little pep in his step
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 11, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions
Campillo's got "Goat" written all over him...
JUST SAY NO TO 0-4!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:09 AM EDT reply actions
Good thing tomorrow's not a day game, they might make the players stay...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Worry not my gut says Dukes gets the game winning RBI
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
GET 'R DUNN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:11 AM EDT reply actions
Dunn sure can take a pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Three true outcomes...
Now let’s see the REAL Discerning Eye!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Wow, Nick Johnson chases filth off the plate...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Nick...it's getting late...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Dunn moves to second...Dukes? Hero?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Dukes grounds out...
Back to Beimel?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Just Beimel and Hanny left, 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Beimel v Schafer...Lefty vs Lefty...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Schafer wins...A 12-year-old just got a hit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Nationals signed lefty Ron Villone to a minor league deal. Villone is fourth on the depth chart in terms of southpaw relievers; he’ll report to Triple A. He wasn’t able to stick with the Mets earlier this spring.
Ladson adds that the Nats are in on free agent Chad Gaudin, but only for a minor league deal.
Ugh to both...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
If Frank Robinson was managing he'd make him bunt 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I dare you to hit it to Dukes...Kelly...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I better erase this 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Annoucer said Dukes hurt on throw in...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Gamecast gave the Braves a 74% chance to win after the hit
Dropped after the sacrifice to 70%. I never understands Sacs with anyone but the pitcher
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
They just said everyone else was in but Dukes too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Long tough loss...Nationals now 0-4...Will they go back to DC 0-7? Will anyone show up if they do?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll have two waiting in the Red Lounge as soon as the gates open on Monday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
And it's so late, there will be no word on Dukes for a while...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions
Thanks for staying up late...now I've gotta keep my eyes open long enough to write a post...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions
Baby steps, Roscoe...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Shawn Hill got the Win
I mean, that’s kind of close too…
I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 11, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Apparently every broadcast people were tuned into here said he looked like he got hurt on the throw in/wet gras...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
gras = grass, not French for big...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Lannan will get it right 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 Patrick Reddington on Apr 11, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Ugh...it's lining up for Cabrera on Monday isn't it...just realized that...
Lannan tomorrow, Olsen, Sunday, then Cabrera vs Philly…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Quoth Mrs. D: "Skip his s*** and put in Zimmermann!"
“I’m really going to have to drink before this game… it’s bad enough it’s against Philly, does it have to be a ******* slaughter?!”
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
+1 on Skippin' his 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 Apr 11, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Well we have the depth, but Dukes is our best guy. I am crossing my fingers
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
good night everyone. Wish I could go to Dennys
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
lastly Hill looks ike a winner for the Padres
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Good for Hill!! Wish him all the best...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Punching out...
Good to hear from you again, Royals Review…
And everyone else…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 Apr 11, 2009 1:36 AM EDT reply actions

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