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Washington Nationals at Florida Marlins, Apr 8, 2009 12:10 PM EDT


Florida Marlins' Jorge Cantu (3) is congratulated by teammate Hanley Ramirez (2) after both scored on a double by Dan Uggla during the fifth inning of a baseball gamea gainst the Washington Nationals in Miami, Wednesday, April 8, 2009. John Baker  also scored on the double. The Marlins won 6-4.  (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

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10 months ago: Florida Marlins' Jorge Cantu (3) is congratulated by teammate Hanley Ramirez (2) after both scored on a double by Dan Uggla during the fifth inning of a baseball gamea gainst the Washington Nationals in Miami, Wednesday, April 8, 2009. John Baker also scored on the double. The Marlins won 6-4. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Who's Watching/Listening/Following The Nationals? 

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DC's Own DC Daniel Cabrera At High Noon vs the Marlins...

Having spent the entirety of his 5-year major league career in the American League East with the Baltimore Orioles before today's regular season debut in a Washington Nationals' uniform, DC's 27-year-old, 6'9'', right-handed starter Daniel Cabrera has faced the Nationals' NL East rivals, the Florida Marlins, only once, losing back on June 20, 2006, but striking out 9 in 5.2 IP in which he allowed 8 hits, 6 runs, 3 HR's...

• Dan Uggla, Matt Treanor and Alfredo "The Amazing" Amezaga all took Cabrera deep, with Hanley Ramirez 1 for 5 with a run scored in the leadoff spot, and Cody Ross and Jeremy Hermida, 2 for 3 and 1 for 3, respectively. 

Florida goes for the season opening sweep with Florida-native, 6'8'', 22-year-old right-hander Chris Volstad on the mound. Volstad avoided the Nationals last season in the 15 starts he made after debuting on July 6, 2008. Drafted in the 1st Round of the '05 Draft, Volstad was (31-26) in 81 starts and 1 relief appearance in 4 years in the Marlins' system before joining the rotation...in his 15 Major League starts last year...Volstad was (6-4) with 2.88 ERA and 52 K's in 84.1 IP. 

Cabrera vs Volstad at high noon in Florida...

DC Manager Manny Acta Is A Blogger...

Manny Acta's first post is up at his MASNsports.com blog welcoming Washington Nationals fans and asking for people to send questions...Acta talks about the Opening Day loss to the Marlins on Monday and the difference Adam Dunn makes in the Nationals' lineup...and apparently Mr. Acta's aware that some fans are already focused on a big event on the calendar this June...as Mr. Acta writes that there are several ways a team can acquire a No. 1 starter:

"You can always get a #1 in the free agent market or find him in the draft...LOL! I know what some of you guys are already thinking...Let's wait until we get closer to June to talk about it."

Manny Acta does know what I'm thinking...

The finale of the first series of the '09 season gets underway at 12:10 pm EST.

Who's Watching/Listening/Following The Nationals? 

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Are The Nationals Going To Get Swept?
No. Daniel Cabrera Will Settle Things Down.
10 votes
Yes, DC Gets Swept. These Marlins, They're Unstoppable.
39 votes

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MLB in second life?

St. Pete is a catcher. St. Christopher is the Centerfielder. St. Andrew is at first base. St. John is at 2nd. 3rd bse goes to St. Ignasius, why because he’s got a cool name. St. Francis (my fav) is at right field. He’s got a flock of sheep hanging out for the kids. In Left field is the power hitting St. Paul and da Jesus is the pitcher. Don’t miss with da Jesus…

by Berndaddy on Apr 8, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineup for today...

Thank you Manny for letting Dukes and the Hammer play.

Guzman – 6
Dukes – 8
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – 3
Willingham – 7
Kearns – 9
Harris – 4
Nieves – 2
Cabrera – 1

by RoscoeNats on Apr 8, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"I've got a list of demands..."

No tv for me, stuck on the radio…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammer, Dukes and Kearns...aaw, lookout!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Manny reads our comments...

I believe we asked for Harris, Dukes and Hammer last night.

by RoscoeNats on Apr 8, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to see if "The Saint" has made a breakthrough...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Javy Vazquez goes for ATL today...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going on vacation when the Nats play the Yankee's

Who knows maybe the arms start smoking bats by then…

by Berndaddy on Apr 8, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff Guzzzzz is gonna get DC started...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Afternoon

Hello Again, I am joining from Tokyo, 1 am.
I expect big hitting games for today.

by estoppel on Apr 8, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Correction

not “games”, “game”

by estoppel on Apr 8, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Dukes, Zim, Dunn, Willingham and AK in the lineup, let's hope so...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Guzzzzzzz, singles on 1st pitch...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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1 pitch coming to Dukes...Full count after foul...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dukes uses his Discerning Eye to draw a walk...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB for Dukes!!

He looks like not too pulling the ball.

by estoppel on Apr 8, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zim lines out...and the throw to first sails into the dugout...The Guzzzzzz scores! 1-0 DC!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C. Ross tried to double up Dukes after catching Zim's liner...at 1st...no one was 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow the CBS gamecenter box is great y'all.

Then again I’m about to go to lunch and listen to the game in my car. I can’t get AM station in this building…That’s why I need y’all…keep it up I’ll see ya after lunch…

by Berndaddy on Apr 8, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No sacs from Dunn...he only knocks himself in...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to be looking in the Nats dugout today to see how Lasto looks...

…I assume Manny told him long ago that day games after night games are when the other people get their turns…but he still won’t like it.

by RoscoeNats on Apr 8, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cody Ross playing center like Lasto...AK lines to center, Dukes scores...2-0 DC!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anniversary of 1st Expos' game!! 4/8/1969!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Se bon! Viva le Expos!!!

I speak spanish not french I hope I was close…

by Berndaddy on Apr 8, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now let's see if Cabrera can hold a lead??

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And Cabrera walks 1st batter...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And then Cabrera gets 3-pitch K? You figure it out?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harris to Guzman to Dunn!!! Scoreless frame for D. 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A DP no way..the Nats are playing today...

Is this the team we signed up for????

by Berndaddy on Apr 8, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera now 0 for 15 career after K'ing...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 K's and a GO for Volstad in 2nd...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-2 to Cantu...fouled into Nieves' glove!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera's throwing inside!! Oh...not on purpose, just wild...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im starting to like Dibble

He seems like a fiesty guy who doesnt really care about being politically correct, and he seems to not pull any punches. Any thoughts?

by Fear_Redskins on Apr 8, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's his M.O., I like that he's been pointing out where Nationals aren't getting it done...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk, then Hermida single, Cody Ross can make up for E...

WP by Cabrera…ugh…2nd and 3rd…1 out…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zim!!! Throws home on grounder to cut Uggla down!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gload flies out to Dukes!!!

2, count’em, 2.0 scoreless!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How 'bout deez Nats?

And Cabrera. Good to see them being competitive today. Good to see that Dukes had no problem with that shot to center. Good day to everyone here!

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey "E"...I like the complete coverage link. Is that new?

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 12:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Relatively new...think they had for other sports this winter...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK. Thanks

Did I call Dukes to CF today or what? Good to see Willinghammer get some time

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dukes seems fine to me, so why are we sticking with Milledge?

i mean i know its only been 2 games but even at his best Milledge has less upside than Dukes

by Fear_Redskins on Apr 8, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunn has a good eye at least...waits for his pitch...not afraid to walk...if only he didn't have to play the 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just stepped away...Dunn does nothing in 3rd...2-0 DC.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sam Elliot

Perhaps the coolest voice in the world.

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

Dibble looks like the terminator

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't be too jealous.

Half to turn it off in a bit to do some homework

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang! Just can't keep Bonifacio off the basepaths...cue steal off 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jinxed again

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh! Throw to 2nd sails into CF...Boni steals 2nd takes third...single by Baker, 2-1 ballgame.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dibble is right. He's got to keep him at first

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera can't hold runners...well documented...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

U know what, I have an ingenious idea for 'Nats regarding their prospects

Try to trade for the best Marlin, and then the players the Marlins want in return should be promoted immediately to the major leagues, and in half a year you have a team that should be winning for at least another 2 seasons. Game over right?

by Fear_Redskins on Apr 8, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play by Kearns'y'

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought this winter that Kearns might win RF job on strength of his defense alone...

…if he hits too?? Poor 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm onboard

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i had my annual eye exam today and my pupils are dilated...

but i swear the game tracker says the Nats have a lead?!? that can’t be right?

Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com

by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im sure the eye exam caused the dilation...

but its true! the trick is the maintain that till the 9th’s over

by Fear_Redskins on Apr 8, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Believe your eyes!!!

I tried to drive home after getting dialating drops…bad idea!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i’m sitting four inches away from my monitor.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, now they're just messing with me...

the stat line looks like Cabrera’s being efficient. i KNOW that’s not right.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uggla flies out on 1st pitch of Marlins' 4th...Thanks for helping, Uggla!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dukes catches Hermida's fly out...

Milledge thinks Dukes. “Showing off now…”

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry! I'm late to the Lasto pile-on too...still take that trade today!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone notice this?

Dukes seems so much more comfortable in CF than Milledge. He just doesnt seem to be thinking about where he is going, but rather flowing to the ball

by Fear_Redskins on Apr 8, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JEEBUS!

What happened to the TV feed? C’MON!

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yup

Cabrera doing…I don’t want to jinx it.

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 for Cabrera!! Randy St. Claire is a genius!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh geez "E" :-)

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't help but tempt fate...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Evil bastard you are

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great fit for the Nats

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

for you guys watching on tv...

what’s Cabrera velocity? are they showing you pitch speed? thanks.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haven't seen anything on t.v. yet.

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good to hear
off to lunch--check back l;ater.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dukes nailed stealing second...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon now Zim! Season started already!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN IT

dukes thrown out trying to steal 2nd

by Fear_Redskins on Apr 8, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wasting runners = bad idea

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He tagged him? I didn't see the tag. Am I blind?

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No. Dave's the one working the blind gimmick....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even the regular players don't bunt so well...

…something big needs to change in that department. Manny obviously doesn’t take that fundamental seriously.

I almost guarantee that when they actually practice, it’s against batting practice speed straight pitches. They need live pitching with real curving balls and fastballs.

by RoscoeNats on Apr 8, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff single, sac bunt, groundout...2 outs man on third...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Baker ties it at 2-2 with grounder off 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera hits Cantu...I was totally kidding about doing that...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera hits Cantu...I was totally kidding about doing that...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uggla clears bases with 3-run double...5-2 Florida...Cabrera imploded with 2 down...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the 'falling apart' begins

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BLAME EDWARD!

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera's got a long history of this...totally not my fault...:)

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keepin it real Dibble

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pull 'im

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Homework time...

Good luck. Pray.

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But remember that HR from the first game? Wow!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 on 1 out for Kearnsie...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kearns walks to load them for Belli-Yard?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did Belli do? Stepped away...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why bring Cabrera back out?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera with a1-2-3 6th...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Avoid the Sweep! Avoid the Sweep!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leadoff Lasto starts 7th...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

...with a backwards 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, finally made it

and only a 3 run lead! Best game of the year, clearly

by aguay on Apr 8, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DC down in order in 7th...Not 0-3, not 0-3!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn unstoppable Marlins!

I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 8, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Manny Acta's reading your reports!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really? lol

I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 8, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hinck!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Boni run on Hinck?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need to steal...WP from Hinck moves Boni up...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm back

good to see everything back in it’s proper place.

byt he way, how long does the Josh Bard experiment last? i’m already sick of it.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The real Cabrera appeared for one inning today...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'll all be better next week...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bard's a pretty good hitter

Weak arm though.

I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 8, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bard was a good hitter two years ago for SD

not so much since.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Decent catcher...just not for Wakefield...(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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hinckley no longer perfect...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Dunn-K!! Useless HR?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet walk 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cant score if you're not on base

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

taken/given :-)

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great, now Dunn scores and I have to apologize to Dunn...6-3 Fish...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's wrong with the ex-Marlins on this team?

Are they afraid of getting jumped in South Beach tonight?

by aguay on Apr 8, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bard's stats

2007: .285/.364/.404/5/51 in 389 ABs
2008: .202/.279/.270/1/19 in 178 ABs
lifetime: .265/.333/.395/28/168 in seven seasons

lifetime CS% = 19%.

he was 19.4 runs below average in 2007 and “only” 11.5 runs bleow average in hlf the time.

Bard stinks.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey easy on Bardo

I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 8, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry Aztec

i will not go easy on Bard. he has no place on this team.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GONZO!!!

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

Save situation for Lindstrom now. Only 3 more to tie!

I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 8, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i repeat: Bard stinks

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phone dying...thanks to all for stopping in before I cut out..

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How cool is the new gameday?

I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Philip Rivers fan.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 8, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey--we finally found a guy that can get Bonifacio out!

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 outs to get 3 runs off Lindstrom...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

his first appearance, right?

maybe his sore shoulder helps us out.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YAY, another walk!

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Apr 8, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2games- 0 walks, today - 9??

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rally caps!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DUKES!!!!! 1st and 2nd for 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uggla error loads bases for The BIG DONKEY!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paper hat! Paper hat!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only 10% battery left...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good AB...uch! I'm cheering for 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunn walks in a run...Hurt'em Hammer!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow! What patience!

 C’mon Willinghammer

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Single ties it!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hammer K's...AK can be 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 Ed Chigliak on Apr 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost!

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta' applaud the patience from the Nats hitters

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Golly! Are you kiddin?

Man, it was so close

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My ipod with the gameday audio died...

The stupid mlb site takes so long to update.

by NotASenator on Apr 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Amazing catch.

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kearns hit a perfect shot, but due to the fact that the LF was playing short to keep the runner on 2nd from scoring he was in a good position to make the catch.

The ball tailed downwards but the LFer ran towards it and 1/2 dived with his glove in the down position to catch it right before it hit the ground. Would have been a great RBI!

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the braves are next.

Ugh…

" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 8, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

UGH!!! I thought from the sound of the bat and the announcer's panicked voice that Kearns had tied it...

…phone dead, post game and Travel Day Musings up later tonight…let’s see if I can find a quick pic for a final score 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."

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