GameThread: Pittsburgh Pirates At Washington Nationals- Game 37 or 38 of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 6:26 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals, May 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Washington Nationals
Monday, May 18, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Ross Ohlendorf vs Ross Detwiler
Clear. Game time temperature around.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• I Sat Alone Amongst Philly Fans All Weekend, Please Tell Me You're At Least Going To See Detwiler's Debut?
• Any Chance Detwiler Hangs Around?
• Did You Hear? The Nationals Were Spotted Taking Infield Practice This Afternoon...
LINKS:
WEEKEND UPDATE: Philadelphia Phillies Sweep Four-Game Series With The Washington Nationals In Nationals Park.
The Philadelphia Philies combined for 49 hits and 33 runs in four wins this weekend in Nationals Park, while Washington put up 22 runs on 34 hits as they were swept in the own home for the sixth loss in their last seven games. The Nationals committed three errors in the four game series with the Phillies, the last one on Sunday, the worst of the lot, and Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez should consider himself lucky that he didn't catch Jesus Colome's throw to first in the jaw, cause it would've broken it...(ed. note - "Insert some joke about how it was the only strike Colome threw all day...and laugh.")
The Wave...
In a 1/22/09 article entitled, "Market for Perez remains hard to figure", FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal looked at possible destinations for free agent pitcher Oliver Perez, (who had yet to resign with NY at that point) and reasoned that Perez might be a good fit for the Washington Nationals as a veteran presence on a team that, "...believe(s) they are on the verge of developing a wave of young pitchers." The first two members of Washington's' "wave of young pitchers", Shairon Martis and Jordan Zimmermann, were named to the Nationals' starting rotation when Spring Training ended, (though Zimmermann started the season in Triple-A Syracuse due to the odd schedule in the first two weeks of April), and now tonight, another member of the "wave", '07 1st Round pick, Ross Detwiler, makes his first major league start at home in DC's Nationals Park against the visiting Pittsburgh Peng...sorry, Pittsburgh Pirates, again sorry...
"Acting" DC GM Mike Rizzo told MLB.com's Bill Ladson yesterday, as quoted in an article entitled, "Detwiler set for first career start Monday", that the 23-year-old left-hander was chosen for tonight's start based not only on his performance this season, which Mr. Ladson writes, is so far, "...the best of his career," but also because he was scheduled to start tonight, or as Mr. Rizzo says:
"'We didn't want anyone on short rest. We didn't want anyone out with too long of rest. Detwiler's calendar fits right in. He has pitched well in Double-A and is throwing many more strikes. He has shown vast improvement over the course of time.'"
What To Look For...
In an MLB.com article by Bill Ladson from early October entitled, "St. Claire visits AFL prospects", Mr. Ladson quoted the Nationals' Pitching Coach Randy St. Claire describing what Detwiler had been asked to work on as he progressed through the fall and into Spring Training:
"He has been working very hard on keeping his lines to where he can [throw the ball on] both sides of the plate," said St. Claire. "Ross commanded the ball pretty decently. It was really nice to see him make that adjustment. I know he is working hard at it. That is something it takes a little while to correct. He was a little inconsistent with the curveball. He did throw some good ones, however."
In '07 Detwiler found himself ranked 2nd overall in the Nationals' organization on the list compiled by Baseball America's Aaron Fitt, which included 3 other pitchers from the '07 Draft Class, Josh Smoker, Jordan Zimmermann and Jack McGeary. In 2009, Detwiler remained the #2 prospect on Baseball America's list, while Zimmermann had leaped ahead of the pack to become the top prospect in the DC system, and now less than a month after Zimmermann's major league debut it's Detwiler's turn...
• For more info on Detwiler, including a pretty complete background, check out this excellent FANPOST by bluelineswinger entitled, "Another Piece of the (Future) Puzzle)?" (ed. note - "Which is linked above, but deserves another link in case you missed it the first time...")
DC Starting Lineup...
Dave from Nats News Network's post today entitled, "Washington Nationals recall Ross Detwiler; Lineups for Tonight's Game", has your starting lineups and a report from an ESPNZone event featuring Jordan Zimmermann.
These Guys Don't Quite Have The Staring Thing Down Yet...
Making His First MLB Start...
Ross Ohlendorf vs The Nationals...
Adam Dunn - 0 for 1...(Uh, that's it...)
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I'll be at the game, and this time I have my camera.
You can all see Ross’ debut from the cheap seats with me. Let’s go nats go!
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on May 18, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent, Mr. Doghouse...I'll be staring at my computer without a distraction in the world for the next 3 hours...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we please win a game since we're out of the NL East? Maybe we can put the Pirates in the East and we can move to the Central.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we're at it, why not just go to the AL...Dunn could be a DH...
The AL East has a natural rival in Baltimore, the Yankees and Red Sox are close by, and the history of the franchise in Canada could be honored by the team’s wearing the old Expos uniforms every time they visited Toronto…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking today that one of the throwback games, we should wear Expos uniforms. Who do we lobby for that?
That’s lots of history to ignore. We need to keep it alive.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if they'll ever pull those back out...
They would be stylin’ in those powder blues with the pinwheel caps too…I always thought DC should’ve just flipped the Expos’ logo for the new Nationals’ W…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Chico-the reporter. Also says this is the first time ever that two pitchers named Ross will face each other.
Guzman – 6
Johnson – 3
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – 9
Willingham – 7
Harris – 8
Hernandez – 4
Bard – 2
Detwiler – 1
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Detwiler!!! Let's Go Detwiler!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fired up
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K'S YOUNG!
Welcome to the first AB of the game son.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That change is tricky...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swinging K from Delwyn Young!!! Detwiler's fired up 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is NOT what u want to do to give ur rookie pitcher a confience boost.
He’s going to have to K the side.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can actually hear the individual people talking. That place is empty.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell them to quiet down...ur watching the game.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the love of GOD!!!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detwiler sweats as much as Dukes...and it's in the 50s out there.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RRrrrrrrr... of course the cable goes out in the first inning...
COMCAST!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict a Guzman walk tonight. It feels right.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THE GUZZZZZZZZZZ...is doing the DY point to the dugout from second base after hammering the first pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask Doghouse if Guzman walks???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there's a double switch where the pitcher bats second and the Pirates want the pitcher out of the game and there's a runner on second with 2 outs, Guzman could walk.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't get any of the intentionals close to the zone...and then yes...maybe...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Avoid the DP, Zim, it's your only bad stat so far...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it might qualify, but I really was going for the opposite approach...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we lose tonight, we should do an ALL-JINX game.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it...
The DC Faithful vs 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 May 18, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O...K...C'mon 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 May 18, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson's Discerning Eye draws a walk in front on Zimmer...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pregame show...Kearns is ok to pinch hit.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT's a relief...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2 to Dunn is low...3-2?
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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Big Walky strikes again!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did all but follow through on that swing...for ball 4.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upon X-Mo Review...
STRIKE THREE!!! Take your base…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big walky!
Would have preferred the shake and bake.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need to learn the Way of the Walky:
Rule #1 – Why swing and have to run when you can walk to first.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any clue how the Pirate bullpen's been pitching? We're good at driving up pitch counts lately.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is my first look at the Pirates, haven't read much on them 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detwiler really brings it across his body.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
91-93 mph fastball.
Throws lots of strikes too.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fastball, sinking fastball, change, what else have you seen?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A pitcher who takes the "Trust Your Stuff" maxim seriously...so rare...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mate, he's 500% better than Cabrera...
What’s he doing in AA?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After today, he allegedly goes to Syracuse if he does ok.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can drive down with Bard and Cintr-O-n!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read somewhere that he had worked to lessen that, so it must have been really exaggerated then...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The quick part of the lineup is due up, then Bard...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Penguins scoreless at home affter two minutes.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't stand watching Carolina...I wish Boston had won 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 May 18, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Error Count: 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 May 18, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That infield practice really helped.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be going berzonkers if I was Manny
Nothing drives me more insane than errors.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of them were tough plays at all 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little too inside from Detwiler to McLouth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep him honest.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's only a matter of time till we implode. This could be the start of it.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JINX!!! JINX!!! JINX!!! You're on the list, pal!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Roscoe.......
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a terrible Jinx...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it woulda been a jinx if I said...we'll get out of this jam. But if you guys wanna blame me, I'll take it.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smells jinxy...and I'm anxious to shake my #1 Jinxer ranking...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever makes you feel better.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to take one for the team there, Mr. R.......
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doghouse says we're all jinxers.......
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is it gonna take?
Neither of Guzman’s two in the first looked like he even had to hurry the play at all or anything. He just looked like he wanted to act all non-chalant. At this level, can it really be that hard to have learned how to catch the ball?
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infield practice used up all of Guz's good mojo......
Manny can’t get anything right….
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PICKOFF!
This kid has it all.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, that ball's carrying
Looked like a lazy fly to mid-deep center that just kept going
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way I thought HR off the bat...just wouldn't come down...
I suspect angels in the outfield…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still very impressed with what I've seen from Detwiler so far
Really only one mistake, and it was crazy that thing left the yard.
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's all part of the learning process
Im really impressed, he’s kept batters off balance.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna have to check the pitch/strike #'s between innings, not a lot of balls, which is refreshing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked in there to me
Close, but looked like he had it
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
61 pitches, 44 strikes
Through three. As for the high pitch count, he’s really done enough to retire twelve hitters but for the pathetic defensive play
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two more batters than he should have faced, on he'd be on a good pace...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see if Detwiler can swing 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 May 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Guzzzzzzz singles over 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 May 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson flies out, still no support for 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three curveballs to the pitcher for the K....... ummmm....
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, time to tee off on this other Ross......
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ZimDunnHammer....... pick up the new kid, guys....
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim grounds out.....
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn's a lot more fun when he's hitting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta put him back in LF.... His splits are probably still bad when playing RF...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer and the Ump can't agree on the strike zone, Hammer 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd think they'd be pumped to help Rotwiler 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 May 18, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a completely unsubstantiated rumor,(aka made up)...but I heard Daniel Cabrera is packing a bag as we speak...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibble says if they send him down, he'll drive down and pick him up every 5th day
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ross or Daniel?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ross.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TAWH flies to right, and D. Young can't hold it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy tries the same and fails....
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bard? Double? Seriously? I'll take it!!! 3-1 Pirates.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detwiler out...BOOOOOOOOO! Cintr-O-n on to hit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONLY 84 PITCHES!!! Dang, I pretty much missed him...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess Manny was serious about only wanting 5.0 IP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone called it...... 5 innings and done, even if he was throwing great
and, probably back down, as well….
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was me.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad, you get the Prophetic +1!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shoulda remembered, as you were the only one posting
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I predict a Guzman walk tonight. It feels right." - Roscoe
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was hardly a couragous pick
Manny hooks starters quicker than any manager ive ever seen.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could Dibble offer to drive Cintron somewhere?
Anywhere?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just to the end of a pier....
Fishies gotta eat, same as buzzards…
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman walks...
(cue the Pretenders) OH MY GOD!! GUZMAN WALKED!! ROSCOE SEES THE FUTURE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is it with Manny?
I havent seen a starter go longer than 6 innings all bloody season.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly from Elvis, and the Bard's got to come through, please?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BARD comes through with a double!!!
Just as I was about to pick on him…
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our New Fed BB Overlord!!! All Hail Roscoe!!!
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Wilson throws out Zimmerman from left 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 May 18, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be a highlight...... Gameday already has, "Wilson's great play" on the pay video....
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was incredible...going back and to the right into left field and he got enough pepper on the throw to nail Zimm.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And our Guz clanks two easy ones......... sigh...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz thinks he's a batting champ now, can't be bothered with fielding...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND TWO-SPOT MAKES THE PIRATES PAY!!! TWO-RUN BLAST! 4-3 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 May 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THREE-RUN BLAST!!!!
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICK NICK. Holey crap. Another game for the bullpen to.......
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ROSCOE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The discerning eye!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't even try the reverse voodoo....
Ed’s reverse voodoo did NOT work yesterday.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone hide that video from opposing Scouts...
“Sorry, you’re all right, Nick Johnson still stinks…”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade him
But make sure you get a LOT back in return.
Dont beat me
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DO NOT TRA...Ahh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem...
Ed is the one with the man crush on Nick…
Me? I want chain saw pitchers — just cut right trough the entire team.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
We could get a whole new bullpen for him.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was really happy to read Gammons' article indicating Rizzo was
at the UNC/ BC games to check out a few of the really good Carolina pitchers and major dude Dustin Ackley.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4171726&name=gammons_peter
by MissB on May 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had my eye on Ackley as long as on Strasburg, but I doubt he'll sneak to #10...
Oh wait? Is he considering them for #1?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, but with #10, he might get lucky and get
Moran who’s a great relief pitcher — 2-3 scoreless innings each outing.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody ever offers enough because of the risk with his history, someone like Boston, NY will have to be really desparate to get a good return...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! AND HR'S ARE CONTAGIOUS!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DOGHOUSE!!!!
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh, Mock mocks us and walks the first batter....
Buckle up folks.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball Five!
What
The
Hell
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen = heartburn.
The Nats should be sponsored by an antacid company
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Diaz hit by pitch.
LaRoche to second on wild pitch.
LaRoche walked.
Garrett Mock relieved Ross Detwiler.
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh for the love of God...
wild pitch, hit batter
This is a major mockery.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOO! Hiss!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why was Mock still in there????
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny got Mock'd.......again.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now he brings in Colome........
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll calm things down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he will....... He's our Hero...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double human rain delay
Or was Ohlendorff just pulled. Guy had absolutely NO pace on the hill.
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double, run scored, 6-5 Pirates...huh, the word IRATE is in the middle of Pirates...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny?
There were others he could have called out to pitch, but he still loves him some Mock.
Ditto for Daniel Cabrera. Read somewhere manny is STILL NOT ready to give up on DC.
WHAT???
by MissB on May 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im with u B.
This is apalling… how about trading some of the 5 outfielders we have for some pitchers…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What you'd get, you wouldn't want either....
And Colome gives up a double…BOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kearnsie might fetch a few beers at least...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with a hurt hand...
… and a badly shrunken batting average.
However, his arm in RF is way better than Dunn’s and Dunn’s bat is way better when he plays LF.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me dream...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know we all want to be dreamers...
maybe as the various pennant races heat up, someone will be willing to part with a decent pitcher or pitchers for a discerning eye and competent fielding 1st baseman.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once we go behind, I will record the rest of this latest debacle and watch the LOST finale on the dvr.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanging slider, two-run double, Roscoe 1 run away from LOST finale...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+ OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+BOOOOOOOO
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am glad to hear the crowd finally booing this horrible team. Win and lose as a team.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they deserve it, give it to them
Unfortunately, I live too far away to be part of that booing
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooohhhhh
Time for lost, Ed. I may switch over and start the 24 season finale from the beginning myself. This is pathetic
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I already watched it unfortunately, it's Roscoe who probably just slammed his compute shut...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect to lose games like this so I'm not even that mad. It's our M.O.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Roscoe, maybe this will cheer you...
…your FSU baseball team is # in the ACC.
Playoffs start on Wed – Sunday.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least our Rotwiler gets a no-D. He deserves it.
I’ll be the one booing tomorrow night in the empty stadium.
Catch you guys during the day tomorrow.
7-5 and I am out.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll send you a ping if they make a dramatic comeback...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all know there will be one
Only for the bullpen to collapse AGAIN
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still not good at accepting the inevitable...should be by 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 May 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep seeing the corner being turned......... and then, no...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brick wall around corner...back up please...try again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All streets are deadends in NatsTown...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh hell... can't say it enough. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And to think, we were all eager for Colome's return...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, especially compared to the guys we don't even remember being in the bullpen
Thought we’d have a guy who could pitch an inning or two……
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate McLouth bounces one off the wall in right, Young scores, 8-5...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Andy hands makes another stupid play
4 errors tonight.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is awful
Yet I’ll still be there Thursday night. I like my pain with a side of…pain. This would be funny if it wasn’t so sad.
by natsFTW on May 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This one's for both the bullpen and for the crappy throw
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is incredible
I step out of the office nats up 5-3, come back 8-5. WTF?? How many pitches did detwiler have? no way we should be going to the bullpen in inning 6 with a strong pitcher on the mound
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mid-80's...no walks, Garrett Mock walks the first batter and it's all downhill from 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 May 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is insane. does acta have a clue?
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just hasn't realized that the BULLPEN CANNOT THROW STRIKES!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey it’s not Acta’s fault. He can’t pitch for these bozos.
by wxguy on May 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Acta has no one in the pen he can trust to put in there, but you can't expect Martis-like efforts every night...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But leaving Mock in after what he was throwing........
8-man Bullpen, here we come
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, there have been several times, when a pitcher has walked two and then been left in to face multiple batters...
Frank Robinson would never let that happen.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but when u pull your starter after 5 and your bullpen stinks, you're asking for trouble.
We’ve got some good starters…im not advocating blowing out arms – but 82 pitches is hardly a blowout.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bullpen should be saved for losses
only beimel and tavarez have a clue, and if there is any left handers coming up, I wouldn’t put tavarez anywhere close to the mound!
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detwiler threw 83 pitches
61 Strikes.
APPLAUSE
As for the rest of the pitching and everyone in the infield tonight with the exception of Zimm…………………………..
Well, read the rest of my posts
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Manny wanted Detwiler to go out on a positive note, so he pinch hit for him with...Alex f*cking Cintron
by natsFTW on May 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CINTR-O-N!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good evening? everyone.
What comes to mind when watching the Nats pitching? Dental pain?
Dick Chaney?
I wonder if anybody is available on the Potomac Nats? They can’t possibly due any worse!
by wxguy on May 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the potomac nats bullpen is our bullpen now, they already tried that!
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're currently going over the GCL Nationals' roster looking for a gem...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sig worthy........
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To hell with it... this is painful on Gameday
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You and the entire population of Washington, DC must think the same...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how many people are at the game tonight? 15000. Tomorrow it will be 10000, and then you’ll hear Lerner complain that DC is supporting his team.
by wxguy on May 18, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we talking tickets sold, or in the park?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he welcomes the Phillies so he was probably
pretty happy over the weekend.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't remind me, I should've put cotton in my ears all weekend...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know. I was feeling especially sorry for you ALL weekend.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was basically the DC bloggers and all Philly fans...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds as painful for you...
… as it would be for me to have to sit amidst all Duke fans for 4 games.
Blech.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on the Heels I assume?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah. Serious Heels love here.
I bleed Tar Heel Blue
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard he was forming a travel club for the nation. He will sell travel packages to come to DC to see the Amazing Nats. It’s really a shame since the team hitting has never looked better.
by wxguy on May 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd in the league in hitting, dead last in pitching...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did I just hear belliard is in the game??? whyyyyyyyyyyyy
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Anderson Hernandez is being punished...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He needs a bit of time in the time out box...
… to think about some of those bonehead plays he’s been making.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, Kip needs to go more than one inning and the pitcher's spot is up next...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's true, what happened to gonzalez? can he play 2nd?
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez stunk his way back to Triple-A, after a nice error-filled stretch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another four pitch walk
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the one-out walk from Wells, who doesn't want to make his bullpen mates look bad...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Impressive what they can do with no pressure...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone think we get Ron Dibble to come out from the TV booth to pitch in relief?
by wxguy on May 18, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they should be forced to listen to his commentary when he tells the truth about the pitching...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What else can he say watching this night after night?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he lasts all season -- and more.
i find him refreshign — and funny — especially after the awfulness of Sutton who couldn’t be bothered to talk to Carpenter.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ? is will he run for it like Sutton did after another 100 losses? Cause that's how it's looking...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sutton didn't like Carpenter and thought he could chase Carpenter away
Sutton thought he’d get his way with Kasten since they were together in Atlanta.
Seems the fans liked Carpenter a lot more than Sutton.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Sutton's analysis of the pitchers, but I don't miss him much...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stopped watching TV baseball due to the announcers, and Sutton with the Braves was one of them
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sutton couldn't fit his ego in the broadcast booth.
He made Joe Morgan seem humble. Not an easy feat.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As well as the droning voice...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he kept referring to "we were taught at broadcast school..."
like that gave him something special.
ugh, couldn’t stand that guy.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've mentioned this before was he pre-show throat clearings...
MLB.tv sometimes comes back on before the broadcasts, and he’d do a loud…“HAAAAAAACH!!!!” throat clearing that was awful in my headphones…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, "What I hated 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like he didn't get any better after leaving TBS...
The Astros announcers are even worse…. And do not turn on a White Sox game…
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm the world's biggest rob dibble fan
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That seems to be the consensus, I told him so this weekend.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta run, good night all
keep the faith!!
by VA SLIM on May 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Slim.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim doubles Nick to 3rd.....2 outs and DONKEY!!!
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Donkey!! Please???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y-Dunn-K-Y????
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ks............. swinging.......... sliders.........even at one in the dirt.......
Useless as a RFer……
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells back out for more...stick with him until someone else...Uh, Jack Wilson hits a leadoff triple...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirty Joe Beimel warming in the pen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells should only go one inning......... Show of hands?
And that’s Lyin’ Joe……
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently that should be the "Wells Rule"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And can't insult the vet by bringing him in in the 6th, when he was needed...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that draws attention away from the leadoff walks being bad news.....
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delwyn Young singles Wilson in, 9-5 Nationals...(crickets...crickets...)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was happy for Doghouse to be there for the homers...... Wow, what a great story that would have been...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should all do "The Acta" and get out early so we can leave on a high note...
If I turned it off when Detwiler was done, I’d be thrilled with how the evening transpired…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The kid isnt far off from this level
Im thinking he hasnt got far to go to progress.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd have to see what he does when it's a routine and he's not running on debut energy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 innings or 5 runs........ whichever comes first.....
I’ve been dreaming of an alternative universe, where the stupid plays don’t happen, and the W-L record is much, much better……..
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the link
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sign him or lose the DC Faithful forever...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that right before the game by didn't read yey, maybe I need 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"by didn't read yey"? I'm as sloppy as the Nationals...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont care how much he costs now...
Just sign someone good – and move on with it. Maybe a few bullpen canidates.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+$50 Million...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't expect him to be the total savior this year....
it would be unfair to Strasburg and a good way to burn up his arm too early.
But a few quality starts— a good thing.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, it's always next year for us.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey just you wait. It’s been 3 years and we have this powerful minor league system.
by wxguy on May 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this sadly crummy collection of players that Bowden said
were all sure things.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Lastings Milledge is the starting center fielder of the future."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm waiting for hte multiple name guy form the Dominican to show up
He must be something for the future.
Heh.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the 21 year old who is 17.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smiley Gon......... Errrr... Carlos Alvarez Daniel Lugo, I think
May have mixed up the middle two
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually asked another blogger, who I'll not name since it was just talk...
but he said forget “Smiley”…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on... Detwiler looks ok.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked better than OK, especially with the 6/0 K/BB...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the rotation is quiet positive
We get rid of Olsen and DC, bring up Detwiler and/or Stammen – Stras next season as a 5th starter… looks quite good to me.
The Bullpen is a crime against baseball, man and god.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine official line is, if the kids keep winning, bring up more kids!!!
Tired of these veterans being allowed to fail.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My official line...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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cant we resign Ramon Ortiz?
Where’s Micah Bowie when you need him?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not mention Odalis P...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was thinking of Astacio
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Astacio!!! The Myster-ee...!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring back some of that caper.
They had a rotation ERA of 5 that year…(2006?)
Oh the memories.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tired of these veterans who are too old to
learn the fundamentals of fielding and patience at the plate.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twisting the knife........
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RALLY CAPS??? 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Li'l Joshie, Willie, and........... Nieves?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer singled....... TAWH?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forceout......... Kearns?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...not 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 May 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Struck out swinging.... Bard?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The BARD doubles TAWH in from first, 9-6 Pirates.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bard breaks Mendoza line........... and threw out the other catcher tring to steal...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBI Double for Bard
Another loss where they plate six on the way
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belliard walked......tying run to the plate....... GUZ???
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grounds out to end the rally.......
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBI double for Bard........ whouda thunk........
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about brown paper bags over the head.
by wxguy on May 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guy Fawkes masks? Sorry, That's always my suggestion...what if the DC Faithful all start showing up in 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 Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then we wouldnt know who the originial Ed is
and that would be disappointing tbh
by Fear_Redskins on May 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer the anonymity, thus the mask...
(sorry couldn’t remember V’s quote about that, but it’s funny, trust me…)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it's Hanny for the 9th....
deep breath all…
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Han-Ra-Han!! Han-Ra-Han!!! Han-Ra-Han!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"MONROE!!!" - Ted Knight
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And of course the one-out 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 May 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and the wild pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...now some sort of run-scoring hit?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we score three in the bottom of the 9th, to go down by one run......
“If only…..”
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy LaRoche singles through third, on a hop over Zim's glove, 10-6...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like clockwork.........Hey, Wilson's only a homer away from the Cycle.........
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was about to say throw him a fastball to be sporting and give him a shot, but go ahead, walk him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"We're going back to Joel....... Joel is our closer."
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we please go back to Chad...even in the low 80's he was better than these chumps...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Chad still rehabbing -- or did he sign with someone?
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He signed somewhere? Arizona?? Can't remember...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last I checked, he was in Seattle's system somewhere
Not sure if he’s pitching in their minor league system yet.
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joel was rated much higher than Chad in 2004........
- vs #45….
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
#15
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vazquez doubled to right, LaRoche and Wilson scored.
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like clockwork.......
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My walk anthem again
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best part about when our bullpen walks hitters
It seems like there’s a 50% chance of a wild pitch within the next three pitches
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See 4 comments 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 May 18, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Carpenter's trying to make it worse...
sez he hasn’t homered in a long time…
Hanny’s gonna fake him out though and walk him.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Sad thing is, I’d almost rather have seen Wilson hit for the cycle. There’s something special about being able to see someone batting .254/.289/.310 (yes…. slugging .310) have a shot at the cycle. That would be a whole new level of embracing the suck
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we pull Mel Rojas off the trash heap?
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The bullpen isnt major leage material.
Cut em… all of em except Colome. Maybe Beimel. That’s it… all GO.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Villone
he’s done pretty well and would have done more if Manny were willing to eat an AB with the pitcher rather than put Cintron up for the pinch hit.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Rocky Biddle? Where's he throwing these days...?
Sorry to DC fans who might not know him…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And barring a six run ninth, they deserve it one more time
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson + Discerning Eye = Leadoff 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 May 18, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim flies out...now Dunn will hit one...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Ed, just saw the crawl -- your Penguins won tonight.
Not all is lost for you.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was watching out of the corner of my eye all night...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detwiler – 5 IP, 84 PC (61 Strikes), 4 H, 0 BB, 3 R, 2 ER, 6 K, 1 HB
Bullpen – 4 IP, 101 PC (55 Strikes), 8 H, 4 BB, 9 R, 9 ER, 4 K, 1 HB, 2 WP
Kid making his first big league start – 72.6 % of his pitches were strikes
The old pathetic bullpen – 54.5 % of their pitches were strikes
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0 BB, 4 BB!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just horrific.
How can they still get paid??? If I perform that badly at work – even on permenant tenure id still be in trouble.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Manny wanted him to go out on a positive note
and wanted to give yet another team that’s been struggling to score to go out on a positive note too.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now Willie Harris fouls one off his shin...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Pirates averaging 4.37 runs per game….. heading into tonight, at least
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And averaging 4.58 runs per game
After this one
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just imagine... every team wants to play the Nats now...
big boost for their scoring, wins, saves, whatever.
it’s like major league rehab for everybody.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburg........... hammered by Pittsburg........
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least DC boosts other team's egos...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still not real deep into the season
But if you’re allowing a team to boost it’s run scored by .2 runs in one game………
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...at least Martis starts tomorrow...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 18, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SMARTY!!!!
Smarty, Smarty, he’s our man
if he can’t do it, nobody can.
(throwback to old cheerleader days)
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give me an "S"!!! Give me an "M"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-Inning Baseball!!! Best 5-inning baseball team in the league!!!
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, even DC does ok for 5 innings...
… if you don’t count a few WPs here, a few walks there
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There must be a huge difference between Starter ERA and the Bullpens...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Entering play tonight
Starter ERA was 5.46 (not good)
Bullpen ERA was 6.24 (atrocious)
Somehow, the bullpen ERA was second worst in the league (the Angels bullpen has been pretty horrific as well, which is odd considering how good they’ve been the past few years….. Fuentes instead of K-Rod shouldn’t be making that much of a difference). The starters ERA was 25th in the league.
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need to start a fans campaign...a petition.
We want a better Bullpen.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Federal Baseball.com An Unofficial Washington Nationals Support Group.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Unca Ed for providing this nurturing support group
We need it — and appreciate it.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring out the leather lounge...
…Doc, it all started…when Manny pulled out Detwiler in the 5th.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on May 18, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a dream today where I schooled Dunn on how to hit a beer league homer....
I’ll take the blame for jinxing that, too.
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought my new raccoon avatar would help the bullpen. I was in error. Sorry, group....
Just like the relief corps, all they’re waiting for is to come in and steal your food…
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+3 on the avatar, one for each raccoon!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you tell which one's Colome and which one's Beimel?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beimel's the one on the left (?)
What do I win?
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You, uh, win the raccoon....... Makes a great pet!!!
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punchin' out, back tomorrow for more disappointment...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nooooooo more disappointment tomorrow.
It’s Smarty!
Punching out and dreaming of a big fat curly W for Smarty — tomorrow.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on the curly-W...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, Manny is just blabbering idiocy now...
when asked why he pulled Detwiler in the 5th, he hemmed and hawed and came up with the following:
if you have to go with a double AA guy instead of the bullpen, that’s really scary.
Another Teflon performance by Manny.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Since I’m out of market and Extra Innings cuts out at the first commercial after the end of the game, I never get to hear these pearls of wisdom.
That sounds like he showed no confidence in Detwiler and no confidence in the bullpen. I thought he’s sticking around because of his positive outlook????
Four more errors and another bullpen blowup = They need a manager who’s going to start tearing them new ___holes a little more often.
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And for the record
He’s not that guy
by bluelineswinger on May 18, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just great.. Thanks, Manny. People had only just stopped sharpening their knives...
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny never takes the blame for any problem or bad decision.
It’s always someone else’s fault.
I really think he’s in waaaay above his level of incompetence.
by MissB on May 18, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has to keep thinking positive about himself......
Who else will?
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Post game...Manny, bullpen will be changed. Will meet with Rizzo about Detwiler.
something like “pretty sad that I have to worry about pulling a AA kid for a major league bullpen.”
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes it sound a little different from Miss B's quote, but still not accepting any responsibility for his decisions...
Leaving Mock in while having a quick hook the other night……. It’s like he has no game plan
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he said Hanny will be the closer. Manny then asked the reporter who else he should pick. Pretty funny.
I think the fielding is an issue of motivation. I think we may be in the final weeks of the Acta experiment. Like it or not, this team is a massive failure. The people who are scoring 5 or 6 runs a game are making over an error per game and allowing unearned runs. Fair or not, it comes down to the manager. This team should not be a defensive disaster.
“This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains.”
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They say some of the errors are due lack of concentration, say when Cabrera pitches.
Doesn’t explain Guz tonight, though, but bad pitching and fielding seem to feed on each other.
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 18, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, boy. Mrs Doghouse was FED. UP.
She actually demanded we leave the game after Hanny’s blowup. We lingered in the CF plaza to watch NJ walk, but left after Z-man flew out. She grumbled obscenities almost the entire walk home, many directed (without my prompting, I would add) at Alex Cintron. CINTRON!!! Why did Manny pull Rottwiler? WHY? I’m sure he can at least as well as Cintron, and he sure as heck had one more inning left. We saw a kid in the stands with a sign saying, “IMPACT-A TEAM / FIRE MANNY!” When we walked past the MASN booth in CF where they do the pre- and post-game show, another guy was yelling “FIRE MANNY” (Mrs. D. thinks he was with the kid with the sign though…). As you noticed, people were actually booing the misadventures on the field and on the mound tonight, and I’m not ashamed to say I joined in. People were mad (what few of them were there, that is). Poor Ross deserved a win—he deserved to go 100 pitches.
Okay, bright side, bright side…
GUZMAN CAN BE WALKED!!! This may be a sign of the Apocalypse. I have a picture of him on first afterward, and he has the biggest grin!
BACK TO BACK! I got another shot of NJ just as he jacks it into the bullpen. I was stoked to post it tonight until innings 6-9 sucked out all my enthusiasm for the Nats and baseball in general.
ROSSWEILER!! Threw a lot of pitches, but only 2ER with 6 Ks and no BBs. What does it mean when you have to put a guy from AA in for another inning instead of your bullpen? It means your bullpen sucks and you should let the AA guy pitch another inning!! He can hit just as well as effin’ Cintron!
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on May 18, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let the kids pitch!!! Don't tell me Pirates' fans outnumbered the Faithful?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I'm with the Mrs.:
CINTR-O-N!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 May 18, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it was about even...
…okay, that’s a slight exaggeration. There was a noticeable amount of Pittsburghers, but it was few enough that you wouldn’t notice at all if there were anything close to a normal amount of Nats fans in the stands. It was a chilly evening, but attendance was sparse.
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on May 19, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thought about what a great game you were getting to see, and then the bullpen happened......
I support Mrs. Doghouse…..
"We can’t get any worse." ...-Lyin' Joe Beimel
"What's in the flask, Egg......magic potion?"
by cat daddy3000 on May 19, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a great five innings...
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on May 19, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They said 14,000 at the game tonight
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 18, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Paid, maybe. At the game? No more than half that.
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on May 19, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Another night of getting the crowd we deserve.
There will be at least 10k there tonight for t-shirt Tuesday.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 19, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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