GameThread: Washington Nationals at New York Mets - Game 15 of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 6:39 PM EDT
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Scott Olsen vs Johan Santana...
Washington Nationals' left-hander Scott Olsen is (1-5) with a 4.74 ERA in 13 starts and 76.0 IP against the New York Mets. NY lefty Johan Santana's (4-1) with a 2.50 ERA in 5 starts and 36.0 IP against the Washington/Montreal Nationals/Expos. Olsen's (0-2) in 3 '09 starts in which he's allowed 20 hits, 16 runs, 15 ER, 3 HR and 7 walks in 15.0 IP, with 10 K's, a 9.00 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and .308 BAA. Santana's allowed only 3 runs, 1 earned in 19.2 '09 innings pitched over which he's K'd 27, walked 5 and put up a 0.46 ERA and a 0.81 WHIP while holding opponents to a .157 AVG.
Scott Olsen vs The Mets...
Carlos Beltran - 13 for 30, (What?), .433 AVG, 3 2B, 4 HR, 11 RBI's, 5 BB, 1 SB.
Ryan Church - 3 for 11, .273 AVG, 2 2B, 3 RBI's.
Carlos Delgado - 7 for 29, .241 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI's.
Jose Reyes - 14 for 35, .400 AVG, 4 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI's, 4 SB.
David Wright - 9 for 32, .281 AVG, 4 2B, 3 HR's, 6 RBI's.
Johan Santana vs The Nationals...
Ronnie Belliard - 4 for 23, .174 AVG, 2 RBI's.
Adam Dunn - 1 for 1, 1.000 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Jesus Flores - 3 for 6, .500 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
Anderson Hernandez - 1 for 4, .250 AVG, 1 2B.
Austin Kearns - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 1 2B.
Josh Willingham - 2 for 8, .250 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Ryan Zimmerman - 4 for 13, .308 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI's.
The Washington Nationals Top Forbes' List...
According to an article entitled, "Baseball's Most Valuable Teams" published at Forbes.com, which was co-written by Michael K. Ozanian and Kurt Badenhausen, the Washington Nationals suffered the biggest loss in team value over the last year, losing 12% of the total value in spite of opening a new ballpark in 2008. The DC ownership group led by Theodore "Ted" Lerner purchased the franchise from Major League Baseball for a reported $450 million dollars in the summer of 2006, and have since seen the value drop to $406 million according to the Forbes' report.
STRASBURG FILES...
San Diego State University starter and consensus No. 1 prospect for the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft, Stephen Strasburg, starts tonight in Tony Gwynn Stadium in San Diego, California against the same TCU Horned Frogs he beat back on March 27, 2009, in a game in which Strasburg struck out 14, walked 1 and allowed 2 ER on 3 hits in 8.0 IP on the way to earning his fifth win of the season. Tonight's start will be Strasburg's 10th of '09, and so far in his Draft year, the 20-year-old right-handed fast-baller is (8-0) with a 1.28 ERA and 121 K's in 63.1 IP.
*** A LIVE video feed of Tonight's Strasburg start against TCU is a available through the SDSU Official Athletic Site....STRASBURG vs TCU @ 9:00 pm EST.
ESPN.com's Buster Olney had another feature on Strasburg yesterday entitled, (with emphasis added by Mr. Olney), "Nats and Boras under pressure with Strasburg", where Mr. Olney argues that while Scott Boras understands:
"...the Washington ownership will be under incredible pressure to draft and sign Strasburg, and he will know the casual fan will view this -- fairly or not -- as a referendum on the Lerner family's commitment to fielding a competitive baseball team..."
...Mr. Boras also has to know, in Mr. Olney's opinion:
"....that if he holds out for tens of millions on behalf of Straburg, he not only runs the risk of not finishing a deal for a player whose leverage could not be any higher, but he also could damage Strasburg's image..."
In an article out of The Daily Free Press, the Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University, written by Matt Whitrock which is entitled, "WHITROCK: The Stephen Strasburg Experience", the Daily Free Press writer examines Strasburg's options, should he not sign with whichever team selects him this June:
"Per draft rules, the team that selects Strasburg must sign him by Aug. 15 or surrender his rights. If Strasburg goes unsigned, he can return to the Aztecs for his senior season and wait to be drafted next year. Furthermore, if a team fails to sign Strasburg this year after picking him, that team is unable to draft him, let alone sign him the following year, unless Strasburg consents."
Now imagine if things continue going the way they are going for the 3-11 Nationals and here's your nightmare scenario...Washington drafts Stephen Strasburg, fails to sign him, and once again finishes with the worst record in baseball at which point they miss out on Strasburg twice...
Mr. Olney's guess...Strasburg signs for 6-years/$20 million.
Mr. Whitrock's guess:
"Generally speaking, even the top players selected in the First-Year Player Draft sign for contracts worth no more than $10 million total. Strasburg’s billing as a once-in-a-generation caliber prospect may allow him to stretch that limit, but injury risk acts as a salary constraint."
Required Reading...
• Yahoo! Sports.com's Jeff Passan has an article about tonight's Mets' starter Johan Santana entitled, "Santana does a whole lot of shakin'", which documents Mr. Santana's quest to develop, in elaborate hand shake form, "...baseball's answer to LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal's before-the-game-antics"...oh these Mets sound like they have a lot of fun...(ed. note - "What's worse, this whole act, or Elijah Dukes' Figueroa-frustrating dugout cheers?")
• New York Daily News writer Adam Rubin's, "Series Preview: Nats vs Mets".
• The SBN's New York Mets Blog: Amazin' Avenue.
It's The Nationals at the Mets. Live From Citi Field.
Who's Watching The Nationals?
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HILARIOUS!!! Plus it would drive NY fans nuts...
“Howcanwe loose ta deese bums?” (insulting NY accent)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Beat da Metsies!....... Go Go Softball Girls a Go-Go!!!
[gotta two-show Lisa Lampanelli gig tonight, so ya’ll are on ya’ll’s own….]
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
"Let's just move back to Montreal and forget the last 5 years ever
happened"............- e chigliak
by cat daddy3000 on Apr 24, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially this NY Mets fan!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Will you be at the game Mr. Ed?
Maybe you can go to the game with Runner and Big Daddy. Runner can wear his Mets hat and Mets shirt and you can wear your Malkin Pens jersey.
Runner's got a baby on the way and a house and Big Daddy's 7-game ticket plan got eliminated so he's boycotting...
…all my Mets’ fan friends have stopped going to $iti Field…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
P.S. How are things over there in Ikea-Land, Mr. Loob?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg overdone
I learned in the stock & options markets that you don’t chase the train out of the station waving your money like a madman to jump aboard. The Nats can’t get caught up in an internal bidding frenzy. Maybe he will pitch 20 years without missing any serious time, maybe he will burn out his arm in his second season and fall out of view. Overpaying is unwise.
Plus, TINSTAAPP. YMMV.
The is one case where teh cheeeeep = teh smrt.
Not my money, pay the kid!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
What would be your ceiling? $20M? $10M?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
The post's NJ is saying the Lerner's profits were $40+ mil
Pay the kid his money!!!! $20 mil max though…if he wants more, buy him a condo in one your properties, buy him a Rolex and a nice car from Eastern Motors or Car Max…
Maybe one of Nationals Park's oil company sponsors can give Strasburg free gas?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Olsen vs Santana
The Nats are done. Can they just forfeit the game to the Mets now and save some wear and tear on the team tonight?
The Nats have to strike in the 6th or 7th, after Santana and before Putz and K-Rod...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey...he's just a left handed pitcher...this favors Zimm and Dukes and Kearns and Flores. No problem.
We’re on a roll.
LET’S GO NATS GO!!!
On any given day any team can beat any other team.
(Anybody buying this positive mumbo jumbo?)
I think the last time DC faced Johan my title for the Game Review was...
“So That’s What An Ace Looks Like…”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Just completed a quick phone interview with SNY (NY Mets' tv) for an online Series Preview...I'll be posting it as soon as they do so check back!!
…also did a print interview that’s set to go up at 3:00…I have officially entered the NY Media Matrix!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
We discussed that before the live taping, he'd been to Montreal too so he understood my love for that city...
…and no, I don’t have thick skin, but I’m determined to get the good news about the Nationals out there…and Yes there is some good news…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Stop holding out and tell us. ha ha...
But seriously…let’s compare the Nats to a team with a .500 record or better. Just pick one or two from last year and let’s see what decent teams have in common. Solid middle infield? Base stealers? Offense from 1B and 3B? Low unearned runs? Middle relief? Closer? Starters?
And…do we have those missing pieces in our farm system yet?
I may be home by the second half of the game…or not. GO NATS
Go Nats.
That's a very small window of opportunity my friend!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Blowin up in here!
Let’s go Mets!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
The only thing that's gonna blow up is your bullpen...your staff? Can't wait figure out how to mock the Mets this year...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Here...let me help
Introducing the Ace:
Santana: 2-1, ERA 0.46, SO: 27, BB: 5
The Scrubbs:
Pelfrey:…………1-0, ERA 8.10, SO: 5, BB: 6
Perez:…………..1-1, ERA 7.80, SO: 15, BB: 12
Maine:…………..0-2, ERA 7.47, SO: 11, BB: 9
Hernandez:…….1-1, ERA 7.31, SO: 7, BB: 4
Enough ammunition for you? Please, let the mocking commense.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I.E. F'n pathetic!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
They just said the Metsies are on a 4-game losing streak?
You can’t win one of every five…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That should make you feel good about the Nats
Your losing streak is smaller than ours.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Olsen stand a chance? Those #'s are ugly...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
Nearly comparable to:
(See above)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
A-Hands! Get on kid!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Hey all
Just in time to see hernandez ground out…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Strikes out instead...Santana with the brutal change...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Mow 'em down Santana!!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
Ultimately, we've decided to repeat the mistakes of our cross town rivals.
The Skankees!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
How could you?
and look what buying Sabathia and Burnett has done for them!
(although probably too early)
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
heh heh
And if I have to hear one more story about how the wind blows in New Yankee Stadium, I’m gonna puke!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't mean NY teams won't try...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The Mighty Two-Spot 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 Apr 24, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Lineups...
—-Nationals: 1)‘Dezzi’ Hernandez 2B 2)NickyJ 1B 3)Zimm 3B 4)‘Franken’Dunn LF 5)SuperDukes CF 6)A.K. RF 7)WWJDFlores C 8)‘The General’ Gonzalez SS 9)Olsen P.
Metsies: 1)Reyes SS 2)Castillo 2B 3)Beltran CF 4)Delgado 1B 5)Wright 3B 6)Sheff RF 7)Tatis LF 8)Castro C 9)Johan P.
The Two Minutes Hate Begins......NOW !!!
Sniff, sniff
I knew I smelled something. Hi Winston!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoo-whee!
Johan “Hot Knife Through Butter” Santana.
Hey Olsen: You might want to take notes!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
Olsen is up to pitch the game of his life...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
He's gonna have to
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh, "Let's Go Olsen"!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess he didn't take notes.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
No t.v., no radio
This really sucks.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
How are you keeping up w/the game
Government computer won’t let me access MLB gameday, so I’m stuck with Yahoo stat tracker
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
gameday - im at home
Its of course, saturday here.
Anzac day for all those interested…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Details (Anzac)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Where we celebrate getting smashed by the Turks in WW1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_Day
Although probably more significantly is its the first thing (pretty much) Australia did as a nation.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Wow! I'll be damned. Pretty interesting.
Now I’m learnt!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Jose Reyes doubles by Dunn, Dukes holds him at 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 Apr 24, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhh....Castillo
Par for the course.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
Olsen gets Beltran to line out to the General, Delgado down 0-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
OK - lets walk Beltran and turn the DP on Delgado..
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
or he could line out, leaving a man in scoring position
WHAT THE METS CONSTANTLY F’N DO!!!!!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Or he could K chasing a change into the dirt...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a slider...upon further review...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
#$%%^^**^%$#@$%
JEEBUS!!!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
Touche'
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder at what point in the season a player can start showing his disgust.
I’ve noticed that there is little to any emotion from baseball players either after a bad or good play. No high fives or anything like that, except on a home run or some kind of walk off win. Supposedly it’s due to the 162 game season. People don’t want to burn themselves out with exerting emotion everyday.
There’s just no way I could act like that. If I got on with a double as the first batter and the next 3 guys in the line up can only move me over one base and fail to bring me home…Well, I’m cussing up a storm.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
I can understand that
but…How else do you fire up a team? The Mets are the most listless bunch of ballplayers I’ve seen in a long time. All of that pep rally talk in the locker room isn’t working. So what do you do?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
AK works the count full against the Johan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Theeeennnnnnn
he strikes out swinging.
Get ’em Johan! NO MERCY!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
AK, uh, K's...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 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Mezza
Maybe Johan’s performance can get the fires lit under these guys a$$es
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Why doesn't he work on his pitching so he can do it all himself...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Work on his hitting, his hitting, the iPhone ruined my joke...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you at the game?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
No, watching it with Met-fan friend...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
God bless Mets fans!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No, watching it with Met-fan friend...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Lord!
Quite Strasburg-esque
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry just got back
Do u think they need passion?
It is only April…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Ahem
When you lose the chance at a playoff game by one game. Yeah! You bet your britches they need passion! Even in April!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Are they a close nit team?
I always thought the Mets were a little business like … not really a team but guys just showing up for work. They have to want to put it all on the line and play for each other…
that’s my psychoanalysis.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
That attitude should have been dispensed with when Willie Randolph was shown the door.
But you’ve pegged them right. They look like a bunch of check collectors. Not one fire brand in the bunch.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
that's why I kinda like the guys the Nats have...
I once remember a commentator saying “you sometimes have team spirit OR heaps of talent”. Some teams can have both – but its such a feature of teams like the Yankees that pack stars and they become aloof and not care.
I think guys like Zim and Dunn want to win and are likely to play for each other… NJ too strikes me like that. Young also.
It’s been a long time since I heard of the Nats clubhouse being an issue or that they dont care. Zim said as much when they went 1-10.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Looks like someone lit a fire under the Marlins butt
3-0 against the Phils in the 1st.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Nats get no respect
ON the SNY post game show yesterday Studio anaylist had this to say about the NAts
" You are coming into a home series against the worst team in the league."
" You expect a sweep"
Lets show em NATS!!!!
I'd expect a sweep, too...
…but I’ll settle for beating the Mets 2 out of 3…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Based on our 2-5 pitchers
Your odds are pretty good
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
At least we're making Johann work...
…34 pitches through 2. (As Olsen backwards-Ks Wright on 3 pitches… NICE!)
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Thanks for showing up to work today.
…Mr. Wright
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
D. Wright in the five spot
Let’s see if this gets him turned around.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
aaaaand that's a "no"
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Sheff's bat waggle'd slowed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
...or maybe not, shouldn't taunt Sheff...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He's 40+...what'd you expect? :-)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
So bizzarre
Leadoff and lower rung batters getting the hits. The meat of the order is “meatless”
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
Tatis never did that for the Expos...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
Acta's thinking DP...Throw home boys!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, should have said throw home and then back to first, boys!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
My kingdom for a grand slam by The Johan
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do I see DP in our future?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
@#$%^*(&%!@#$%^&*
not again!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, my, what a tightrope walk that was!
Good to see the Nats aren’t the only team that leaves ’em loaded.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
4 LOB, 3 of which were in scoring position = WHY METS SUCK
!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#
!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#
!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#!#$%^&*((*&^%$##$%^&(&^%$#
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
Lou broke the internets...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Damned govt. computers.
Sorry about that.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Olsen Ks... but at least he want 5 pitches...
…now Hernandez with a chance to show me for being unable to distinguish Nats’ middle infielders from one another.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
And Hernandez breaks Johann's K-streak!
Er, by popping out to the catcher…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Pelfrey...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
...vs The Project...Daniel Cabrera...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon A-Hands, make 'em sorry...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
Elvis grounds out to Johann...
..but only 1 K this inning! He’s weakening! We should be ready strike in about the 23rd inning.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
It's more like Gump doing the Elvis dance...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That was bad...he'll have to homer to make up for 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 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Who said Dukes was great...ugh!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Dukes misses a line drive...Triple for Beltran...Castillo scores...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, who said Wright was great?
Olsen seems to be his kryptonite, as he Ks a second time…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
That-a-way boys!
Score only when someone screws up!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
So...It's easy to state that:
Olsen has Wright’s number. Wright looks absolutely pathetic going down twice on strikes. Pull your head out of your a$$ David! Grow a pair of onions or sit the hell down.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
Wow turning on the Golden Boy...
Zimmerman!! Zimmerman!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Just call 'em like I see 'em
He’s not playing up to his capability…
And I don’t know why.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't seen the Mets at all, only read about 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 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for you.
You’re not missing anything. Nothing but frustration.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
What's your Mets buddy have to say about D. Wright?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Says, of course..."He's still better than Zim!" (right when Zim singles, haha!!)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
This buddy.
Does he blog on AA?
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Olsen is keeping his s*** together.
Didn’t get rattled on the unearned run and Beltran on 3rd with no outs… He stayed in there and retired with the side no further outs. Well done. Now GET SOME HITS. Somehow.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
He should hate the Mets the way they've hit him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I think all the starters must have had a chat
Because they all look 100% better than in the first week…. all of em to a man look like they can win games this year.
It’s not as bleak as I first feared.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
The vets should be out to match the kids...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Charlie and Dave tell a story about Zimmy's HR against Johann from 2 years ago...
…when LEVALE EFFIN’ SPEIGNER (remember him?) managed to get the win over Santana. It was a 3-run shot, for those of you scoring along at home, and the Nats won the game 3-1.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Who could forget Speigner...i've tried...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's see now...That's 5 LOB
“That’s Five?”
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Wasn't there a story recently put out about human cloning about to become a reality?
The Wilpon’s need to be the first in line with a swab sample from Johan’s mouth!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
Leadoff walk in the NY 4th...C'mon Olsen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
D'oh!
Olsen bobbles Johann’s sac bunt and falls down. Um, setting up a double play, maybe?
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Reyes pops out on the first pitch!
Whew, Olsen almost out of it… if he can get past Castillo…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Don't let Castillo beat you...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
chance is
minute at best
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And he does...
Lines in a run, but Johann gets thrown out after overrunning second. At least it’s unearned, Scott!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Nothing's easy. Especially with Castillo
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid "minute" chances...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Every dog has his day.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Reyes pops out unproductively...almost Olsen...almost...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe David Wright has this swine flu that's started in Mexico.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Wright's been digging on swine?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the perfect spot for a gif.
But I’ve met my gif quota for the day. And…
I don’t want your iPhone to bog down with gifs that aren’t kosher.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
OVER / UNDER time kiddies!
Topic: MLOB for the Mets
Setting the number at: 12
I’m taking the over!
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Don't try that reverse psychology voodoo around here...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's either that or my dried chicken bones.
Let’s see…I know they’re around here somewhere (looking feverishly through backpack)
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Only Wright stopped them from doing so there...
Wright with a Zim-like grab(and 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 24, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa! Look at "E" slinging the compliments to our lowly 3rd baseman
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
details please
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The General almost hits Flores with a line drive to right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Olsen with the bunt wooo-hoooo!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yahoo can't keep up with teh internets
I’m out kids.
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
A-Hands has nothing, nothing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
My problem is...
Why have him here – they sent Lastro down…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
yea... but he has to bat...and at lead off...
He’s killing us…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
NJ/Dunn for 1-2...
This is becoming less of a joke for me…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
you know... i think Dukes at lead off probably woulnt kill us
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
No other middle IFrs are ready...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially 2nd baseman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
hence the NJ trade
sorry… i had to bring it up.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Any gamedayers have a pitch count for Olsen?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
As he fans Delgado...
..you show me, Olsen! I don’t know nothin’!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Uh...wake up next series, Wright...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
if he keeps it 2-0 after 6 ill be happy
He’s given us a chance to win… cant ask for too much more than that again S.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Thank you.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
For the pitch count that was...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon "Two-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 Apr 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
TWO-SPOT goes yard!!! HR for Nick Johnson just clears the wall in left!!! 2-1 NY...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I voted for Johnson!!! Now Johan walks 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 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim needs to get on here to put pressure on...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Dunn-K singles over second...Super 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 24, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes pops out to the catche-- Castro drops 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 24, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
SHAKE N BAKE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Just don't K...Doh!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd chance for 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 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes K's again...AK looking like 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 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ron Darling broke it down...
Dukes’ uppercut kills himon high cheese…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
FFS lay off the high stuff...out of the zone.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Charlie and Dave on $itiField:
“Tear it down, start all over…” (Obstructed views from the pressbox of the left field corner and bullpens.)
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Obstructed views in 2009? (giggles at Mets)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That'll make the post game list of Missed Opps if they lose...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Kearnsie, you didn't have a shot!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Holds him to a single if he let's it drop...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Olsen's battling, Murphy flies to right, Kearns dives and...misses, Tatis scores, 3-1 NY.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Olsen stays in it...
Yet another QS for the Nats (I think this is Olsen’s first).
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Don't even think of running on 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 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Blocking A LOT of pitches...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn wouldn't have come close to either...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Next inning is the BIG one, before Putz and K-Rod...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Think it's 7-8-PH for DC 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 24, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitching change - Santana out... let the good times roll.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Thank G-d he's done...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He's got a bat...The General's battling Bobby Parnell...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
GG to the general
Nice work…10 pitch AB and gets the hit…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
General takes second on a passed ball...(Watch Flores more, Castro!!!)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
A-Hands K's...Feliciano vs "Two-Spot"...Lefty vs Lefty, 1 on 2 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 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzalez singles to right!! Rally caps for the HAMMER!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The Hammer hits the thumb, swinging 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 Apr 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Elvis K's, it's up to "Two-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 Apr 24, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
3 pitch K for A-Hands
This is crazy.
I could be up there and put up his kind of numbers…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Great minds...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Not soon enough...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
did u watch the game the other day?
Thats pretty much what they did…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I have a picture of him after that walk...
…it was honestly too sad to publish…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
this is seriously not fit for under 18 viewing...
any kids who see this should be in bed… I dont want them to watch pitching atrocities.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Oh, my gosh... it's walk #3 to load the bases...
Not good at all.
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The BergMANN!!! with socks 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 24, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That is how you can tell!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnson grounds back to the mound, Dang!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
One-out walk from Rutgers' finest...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Aaaand now a second one...
What’s happened to the bullpen? Well, Wright will probably K…
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Kearns keeps the Nationals alive with an over the shoulder grab!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Walks Delgado 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 24, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wright gives it a wride, but Kearns tracks it down for the second out.
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Bergmann walks the bases loaded and he's done...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
Acta goes to the Wells...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
And he gets a weak grounder out of Tatis to end the inning...
…“making it interesting”… it’s not just for closers…
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Charlie and Dave are goofing on the fact that no one can see the bullpen...
“He seems to be signaling for the taller one… but which one? Mock is pretty tall. Is it Wells?”
It’s the Kip Wells Experience in to clean up Bergie’s mess.
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I know, heart of the order--if it were other than Putz, I'd be semi-hopeful at this point.
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Zim K's on a hanger from this Putz...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn down 0-2, pops out to short...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes? 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 Apr 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes flies to 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 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't like Wells wearing Cordero'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 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Wells 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 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh...I USED to like watching him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Chutch!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Church rips a line drive to 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 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
0H???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He thought they'd batted out of order.
Apparently there was some confusion on what the order was after the replacements for the Mets.
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Boy, I don't know who to root against here...
…I think I’m going to buck tradition and say, “Filet those fish!”
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Thinking the same...Phils haven't won 6 already against DC...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, I say something
Does Gary & Keith think Dukes is too deeep ? Are they chanting Jose, Jose, Jose, Jose……… Jose, Nats stink !?? Did NJ get hurt on that play ? Jose play like A-Rod? Was Acta making a “Phantom switch”? Should they walk Castillo to get to Beltran?
No you can't say something...Why ask if you're just gonna say it, gosh?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, he didn't ask..
He posted, ‘I say something,’ like the typical cave-dwelling Mets fan, who is frightened and confused by internet fora—they’re only cave men!
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
He's no Wright....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
We scored one! No donuts for you!
Let’s see if Wells walks one in…
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Uh, Mr. Wells? Don't walk in a run, 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 Apr 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
NOW you say it.
See, you should have reminded him a pitch or two ago.
“The intentional walk strategy.. does not work,” understates Charlie…
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Good heavens, Charlie did NOT just say, "Four career slams for Wright..."
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Oh that Zim can pick it...Gold Glove coming to DC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomorrow's Headline: Wells and Bergmann sent to Syracuse...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Rizzo's going to run out of room in AAA...
..he’ll be sending ’em down to Hagerstown pretty soon.
"We’re all neighbors in NatsTown™!" --NNN
Phew, if it was a no-no I was going to rush home...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go, AK! This guy's got nuttin'!
Except the blazingly fast stuff with crazy movement…
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KEARNS GROUNDS ONE UP THE MIDDLE FOR A LEADOFF SINGLE!
IT’S RALLY TIME, AND CAPS LOCK IS BROKEN!
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Kearns singles!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
JESUS SAVES!
TWO-RUN SHOT! THE CAPS LOCKS IS NEVER COMING OFF!
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3-2, ugh!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
While I was initially watching it, I didn't think he did either
But after watching the replay, his bat was completely through the zone. He definitely swung at it, but did so with his body following through more than his wrists.
by bluelineswinger on Apr 24, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
WWJD???? HR to left GONE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
It's up to A-Hands...who flies out...
…phone dead, post game up soon…
Punchin’ out…thanks to all for making getting dominated fun!
Except you Ottoman!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Cintron, A-Hands, Johnson???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Apr 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Second straight game where a bases loaded walk has provided the final margin
I think I’m gonna be sick!
by bluelineswinger on Apr 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
Time for the remedial strike zone instruction...
…control problems? Our bullpen?
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Wish you hadn't pointed that out...(laughs) (sort of laughs?)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Fortunately, the Mets rotation is Santana, then a bunch of #5 guys...
I still expect us to take 2 out of 3.
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If K-Rod was toying with us
We’re still responsible for letting him off the hook. The 3-2 pitch Gonzalez fouled off was ball four. The check swing that Cintron couldn’t hold up on was also definitely ball four. Belliard isn’t hitting either, but he definitely needs to be in the lineup over Hernandez. It’s becoming increasingly obvious that they should know what to target in trading from the surplus, and I can’t imagine they couldn’t get a halfway decent reliever for a Willingham type of bat.
Here’s to hoping the boys can give Cabrera some support, but if we’re worried about the relievers throwing strikes, how the hell can we expect Cabrera to?
On the positive side, quality fundamentals and a solid closer would probably have this team at 8-7 or 9-6. On the negative side, the team hasn’t shown much in either of those areas.
by bluelineswinger on Apr 24, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
Cabrera had a pretty solid outing last time around.
I have higher hopes for Nationals offense against Pelfrey. And I agree that not enough players on this team can take a pitch like Dunn or NJ. I’ve seen the General and Cintron hack a few times at ball 4 on a 3-2 count. But first, the bullpen’s got to stop giving the bases away…
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To be honest
I think the at bat in the ninth was the first time I’ve seen Cintron work the count beyond the second or third pitch all year. On the positive side, all reports I’m hearing are that Guzman should be ready to go as soon as his time on the DL is over. At this point, I could see them sending any number of our middle infielders down.
Examining:
- I know Belliard’s been kind of D2D for much of the season, but I can’t believe that Manny’s not giving him more of a shot at taking the second base duties over from the struggling Hernandez. He’s the one guy who absolutely wouldn’t be sent down of the group, but he’s also the one guy that Manny seems to refuse to try and find a regular role for.
- I actually like Gonzalez a lot, and think he’s the best bat of the bunch outside of Belliard. He doesn’t bring the power that Cintron’s career numbers (note, he played most of that time in Arizona (good power park) and the South Side of Chicago (best homer park in baseball about five years running)) imply Alex could bring to the mix. He’s a solid (unspectacular, but solid) average-hitter who’s generally kept a strong contact rate (about 1 K per 9 AB), though he’s never been real patient. His glove (or, more particularly, his arm) has been a problem during his stay in the starting lineup, but he’s basically been a good fielder throughout his minor league career (.973 Fielding %, 4.42 RF… not great, but good). When Guzman returns, I could see him fitting in as the primary utility infielder (with Belliard starting), and I also think that he could steal a decent amount of time from Belliard at second. While he’s primarily been a SS in the minors, his arm is weak for the position, and I think a move to second would benefit both him and the team long-term.
- Cintron was once considered a guy who could develop some power, and showed it with 13 homers in his first full season with Arizona. He’s hit 20 homers in five years (as a part-time player) since then. He hits for average, but has a career OBP of .314 because… well… he’s never met a pitch he didn’t like. Cintron’s career high in walks was 31 in 2005…. in 613 plate appearances. Mind you, Manny had him batting leadoff (?) the other day. His .276 lifetime average and his decent play in the field makes him a somewhat attractive option to keep up, but only because the other options aren’t all that great.
- I was stunned when Manny was supporting Hernandez as his probable starter at second prior to the season, and I’m less than stunned at how he’s hitting. Despite his (small sample size) quality play late last season, Hernandez is a lifetime .264/.304/.354 hitter in the minors and .228/.286/.279 hitter in the majors. Yes… if your slugging percentage is lower than your OBP (which is well below the OBP Mendoza line itself), that just flat out sucks. There’s a reason Hernandez never really got a serious look as a big league regular in the past. If your career OBP (in nearly 4,000 Plate Appearances) in the minors is just north of .300, you’re simply not a good enough hitter to play in the majors. We’re seeing that right now, and I don’t know how anyone’s surprised by it.
I’d say Hernandez should definitely be sent down, while the team should probably make a choice between Gonzalez and Cintron when Guzman is back (and, hopefully, Belliard is healthy). There’s no reason to be carrying four middle infielders on the roster, particularly if three of them are sub-standard hitters.
Perhaps the worst part about the whole experiment is that Acta seems to feel that he’s confined to batting one of those sub-standard hitters (usually Hernandez… he’s tried Cintron there… the funny thing is that the guy I consider the best of the bunch has been limited to the eighth spot) as his leadoff man. Simple math tells you that batting a guy who has shown (again, let’s look at the sample size that isn’t small…. his .304 career OBP in about 4,000 minor league ABs) that he’s probably going to reach base less than 30% of the time to set the table for your best hitters makes no sense.
I remember coming on here prior to the season when there were some lineup guesses (which involved Milledge leading off, for the most part) and saying that Dukes (a patient hitter with speed and power) should be given a shot at leading off. I still stand behind that, even though he’d ideally be back in the order as a run-producer. The fact of the matter is that if you don’t have anyone to set the run-producers up, you might as well take a run-producer that’s best suited to set up the other guys and put him in that spot. I could live with Nick Johnson leading off, as his skill set fits the role perfectly with the exception of the fact that he doesn’t run.
The sad truth is, when Guzman comes back, he’ll be placed there. I love Guzman. He’s a great, high average hitter. He has really good speed. He has a fantastic contact rate. He also drew 23 walks in 612 plate appearances last year (while he’s batting .515 this season, he’s yet to draw a walk), which (despite the fact that he hit .316) left him short of the .350 OBP the Nats should be looking for from their leadoff hitter. He’s perfect in the two hole, but he’ll have to hit .320 or better to hit that .350 OBP.
Best leadoff candidates currently on the roster in my opinion:
Dukes
Johnson
by bluelineswinger on Apr 24, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good, thoughtful comments, bluelineswinger.
Why don’t you paste them into a FanPost for the folks who may not follow the whole game thread?
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