GameThread: St. Louis Cardinals At Washington Nationals- Game 23 of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 9:00 AM EDT
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St. Louis Cardinals
@ Washington Nationals
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 1:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Joel Pineiro vs Shairon Martis
Mostly cloudy,rain. Game time temperature around 70.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• 21? Anyone? Can Mr. 20 Do It Again?
• If Zimmermann Didn't Win, Martis Has To, That's A Rule Or Law, Right?
• When is The Real Cristian Guzman Coming Back?
• What Happened To Strasburg Last Night?
LINKS:
I Think Mr. Acta Means He Misses '05-'07-Cordero And '07-'08-Rauch...
MLB.com's Bill Ladson had a post on his blog yesterday entitled, "Acta: Nats Miss Cordero, Rauch", in which Mr. Ladson quotes the Nationals' Manager Manny Acta stating that he misses his old 8th and 9th-inning options, The Tallest Pitcher In MLB History Jon Rauch and the one-time Nationals' stopper, the Flat-Brimmed Closer Chad Cordero. In Mr. Acta's own words as quoted by Mr. Ladson:
"'I'm finding out right now how tough life is without them,' Acta said. 'That was our strength the last three years. We worried about getting enough starting pitching and putting together some middle innings.'"
Down In Potomac, Future Nationals' Closer Joe Beime...Wait? What Happened?
In his first work since injuring his hip fielding a bunt and making a diving play on a rain-soaked Nationals Park infield on April 20th against Atlanta, DC lefty Joe Beimel started for the Potomac Nationals Friday at home in Pfitzner Stadium...and, uh, Beimel got lit up by the visiting Frederick Keys (BAL), who collected 7 hits and 5 ER off the Nationals' left-hander in just one inning on the mound. Beimel faced the whole Keys' lineup before retiring the ninth batter for the final out of a long inning that began with some wise-guy Orioles' prospect trying to bunt his way on against the rehabbing Beimel, and then saw the Keys hit 3 doubles and 4 singles off the pitcher many are looking to as the next closer in line for an audition with the Washington Nationals...
How About The Washington Nationals' Future Ace?
STRASBURG FILES...
In Stephen Schott Stadium in Santa Clara, California last night, San Diego State University right-hander Stephen Strasburg started the 11th game of his draft year and improved to (10-0) with an 8.0 inning, 3-hit shutout on the road against the overmatched Santa Clara University Broncos. Strasburg gets 6 flyouts, 5 groundouts, strikes out 12 and walks 2, allowing just 3 singles, and Strasburg's Aztec teammates put up 5 runs for a 5-0 win to improve SDSU's record to 29-17 on the season.
Before Strasburg's start Friday night, the SDSU starter's name came up in an article by SI.com writer Jon Heyman entitled, "A-Rod allegations damning...", in which Mr. Heyman writes about the future of the Washington Nationals' starting rotation, asking:
"Anyone notice that Shairon Martis and Jordan Zimmermann the Nats' No. 4 and 5 starters, are both 2-0. (?) They aren't bad (Zimmermann especially). If the Nats can somehow sign all-time amateur prospect Stephen Strasburg, the San Diego State phenom who throws 100 and combines it with a "legit hammer'' (the words of a Nats person regarding his breaking ball), they might actually have something there."
(ed. note - "That's objective praise there from a writer in no way affiliated with the Washington Nationals, any Washington-based newspapers or blogs...Just go back and read it and enjoy that for a minute...")
Unfortunately, Mr. Heyman continues to talk about Strasburg and the Nationals, bringing up the "Daisuke Matsuzaka-like" contract demands of Strasburg's agent Scott "Maximum" Boras, (my nickname, not Mr. Heyman's), before mentioning that the Nationals' fielders who would be playing behind Strasburg if he were to be drafted and signed, are struggling defensively this season, or in Mr. Heyman's words, "...are surely going to set a record for dropped flies (if records were kept for such things.)"
The Nationals vs Joel Piniero...
Joel Piniero, the St. Louis Cardinals' 30-year-old right-hander, has 4 starts against the Expos/Nationals in his 10-year MLB career, with a (1-2) record, a 3.08 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP and a .260 BAA the DC Franchise in 26.1 IP in which he's allowed 25 H, 10 R, 9 ER, 2 HR and 6 walks while striking out 14 DC/MQC batters. So far in '09, Piniero's (4-0) in 4 starts and 26.1 IP...
Piniero vs...
Ronnie Belliard - 3 for 15, .200 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
Adam Dunn - 4 for 13, .308 AVG, 1 2B, 2 HR, 2 RBI's, 2 BB, 6 K's.
Cristian Guzman - 8 for 20, .400 AVG, 3 2B, 1 RBI.
Nick Johnson - 3 for 11, .273 AVG, 1 RBI.
Ryan Zimmerman - 1 for 3, .333 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
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Check the NatCast if you're heading to Nationals Park...
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BEIMEL! NOOOOOOOO!
The grass took his mojo! [deep breaths, deep breaths…] Okay, clearly what we have going on here in a Jesus Flores-type situation. He’s teh suxx0rz in the minors, but teh r0xx0rz in the majors. I believe, I believe… I BELIEVE!!
¡VIVA LOS NACIONALES!*
*(Today is Hispanic Heritage Day at Nats Park.)
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
VIVA LOS NACIONALES VIVA!!!
Going to the game?
Still trying to think of a reason that Beimel might have blown up…an allergic reaction to Minor league action might have to do…
C’mon P-Nats, hey maybe it’s their pitching coach? Can we can him for letting this happen? Wish the minor league box had pitch counts…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep, I figure it's time to PRESS MY LUCK.
I’m wearing a white home jersey, and I’m going to seek out the messiest latin entree I can. Cleaning bills be damned! It’s WIN TIME! (Okay, and Mrs. Doghouse is throwing a baby shower for a friend, so I’m going to be kicked out of the house any moment now. Wish me luck getting tix!)
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
PRESS YOUR LUCK? NO WHAMMY! NO WHAMMY! NO WHAMMY....STOP!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
BIG BUCKS!
Actually, I’m crossing my fingers for a taco truck somewhere near the park.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Strategery, Mr. Doghouse.
By furthering the illusion of talentlessness, the organization has hypothosized that we can win exactly one game by making Beimel look mortal in his rehab appearances. Therefore the opposing MLB team in Beimel’s first appearance will be overconfident, and Beimel will shut them down.
Warfare tactics, Mr. Doghouse…by turning into the torpedo…
If fooling people with the illusion of talentlessness is the goal...
Consider this season a success thus far…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
ROCK THE RED and GET YOUR RED ON today
I’ll hopefully be online by the 5th inning/third period today. GO NATS/CAPS.
Sorry, sir, when it comes to the ice sports, it's BLACK AND GOLD!! GO PENS GO!!!
• Crosby’s not a whiner, he’s just better than your players.
• Malkin? Zhenia Is God!!! – Google it Caps Fans!!!
• Fleury makes Varlamov look like Theodore!!!!
• Gonchar owns Green…
• Alright, Alex Semen is my favorite player in the NHL…no jokes, please, he’s your player and this is a PG-rated site…don’t make me delete you…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions
Trying to influence my friend that Young Zimm was part of the Nats future
…was a little tough after last night’s outing.
I was so impressed with Zimmermann’s first two outs in the top of the 1st, then came Albert “I will crush you” Pujols. I told my friend that she was witnessing one of the league’s (if not THE league’s) premier hitter. It was obvious in the first three pitches that Young Zimm wanted nothing to do with Albert. I was screaming for Zimm to challenge him. Well, when you’re 3-0 in the count, that is not the time to challenge Albert.
Prior to the next pitch another buddy of mine said: “At this point, I’d just walk him.” I thought to myself, no manager in MLB is going to walk a guy (not even Albert) in the first inning just because he is down 3-0 in the count. Next pitch? BANG-ZOOM.
From the aspect I had, the ball, at one point in its trajectory was OVER the height of the foul pole. I don’t want to be melodramatic about it, but that ball seemed to be arching in an upward fashion even after it cleared the HEIGHT of the foul pole somewhere between the 3rd base and foul pole. The hit was majestic. At one point I think the ball literally said: “O.K., there is no oxygen at this altitude, I need to get back to earth.” It died immediately and fell into the outfield seats.
Poor Young Zimm. Either challenge Pujols by coming inside on him and/or try to throw one down the middle on the first pitch to catch him off guard. Do not throw away from him during the first three pitches. If you do, he’ll know you’re scared.
Last night was a pretty good night for a ballgame. Just not a good night for the Nats.
P.S. Cardinals fans are down right classy.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 2, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions
Edit:
It was a 3-1 count to Albert.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 2, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
That was one impressive moon shot...I thought Pujols would kill that 3-0 pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Lineups...
—-Cards: 1)Schumaker 2B 2)Rasmus LF 3)Ludwick RF 4)Duncan 1B 5)Ankiel CF 6)Molina C 7)Thurston 3B 8)Barden SS 9)Piniero P.
Nationals: 1)Guzman SS 2)Johnson 1B 3)Zimmerman 3B 4)Dunn LF 5)Kearns RF 6)Harris CF 7)Hernandez 2B 8)Nieves C 9)Martis P.
The Two Minutes Hate Begins......NOW !!!
Any reason given for Dukes sitting today?
It looked like he tweaked his quad running the bases yesterday. Or is this a rest day just because Acta hates him?
No word, that I've heard, will update...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
All of the above?
A few light drizzles earlier, but the sub is starting to peek through the clouds. We should have a great day for baseball. Wifi’s up in the red loft and I don’t have to pretend to be paying attention to Mrs D, so I’ll post until my battery dies. It’s Hispanic heritage day so Alex Cintron is enjoying about the most recognition he’s going to get outside of Syracuse all season… Whybis he on the 25-man again? Does anyone seriOusly beliv he wouldn’t clear waivers?
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Cintron fills an important role...
The late-game PH-K, he really excels in the role…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's too good...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, Mr. Smith...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Belliard scratched...please don't be hurt again...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions
A-Hands with a diving play to start the day!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions
Smarty with a quick 1-2-3...
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 Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
CROSBY !!!...
—- 1-0 Pens On Crosby’s Wrister From The Slot…
"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz
acta
sacrificing another win to prove a point? this team will suck this bad as long as he’s at the helm.
THE KIDS CALL HIM MR. 21!!! Zimmerman doubles, Nick on third for Dunn-K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim extended hit streak to 21 games...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
got it...
thought it was a shot at acta. It’s still early in PST, so I’m easily confused. What do the kids call acta? Mr. Dumbass?
by OKD on May 2, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Headlines: Nats Seen as SS Minnow
…beached on a sandy shore, hole in bow
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooops...
I Think E. Will Only Allow Comments About One Show That Involves Being Stranded On An Island…And Its Not Survivor Or Gilligan’s Island…
"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz
Does it involve Phoebe Cates?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
The Big Walky K's...oh no it's Angel Hernandez behind the catcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn underwhelms yet again..... Why, Donkey, why????
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 ........sadly
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Kearns strands two, Angel Hernandez 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 Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Kearns is now a career 0-7 against Pinero with 5 strikeouts......
He earned this start, how?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
Martis has dinner plans, quick 1-2-3 2nd...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions
At least he swung and Put the Ball In Play.....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Let The Natinals jokes begin for the No-O Nationals...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Second time through, they get to Pineiro....
This is not a joke…
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I waited all night for that to happen against Wellemeyer...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I would have thought there was no way he pitches that well.....
And Pineiro strikes out the side……
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Obligatory and irrelevant post (of the day).
Hey gang. Sorry to miss today’s festivities. Gotta find a new apartment. Tired of living in Noise-ville. I’ll be checkin the thread later today.
God help the Nats!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 2, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
Good luck Apt-hunting, Lou...find out where Alberto Gonzalez was living...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Boooo Caps! Yeah Martis, 1-2-3 3rd...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick 1st Period...
Lot of End-To-End Action. Great Skating. 2-1 Caps, Pens Start The 2nd On The PowerPlay…
"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz
Go Pens Go!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nationals and Cards complete three quick scoreless...as I wait with a sense of dread for PH Pujols...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
And whose psyche he destroys....... something to look ahead for.....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Is...
TonyLa Resting Poo-Jols…? Overconfident…? As Long As PhatAlbert Ain’t Hurt…
"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz
Ladies and Germs, TAWH!!!
Willie Harris twists in the wind but makes a diving catch in center…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
Smarty's rolling!! 4- scoreless...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions
No score thru 4...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions
Nieves with the leadoff single....... It's time.....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
Martis, FC, sac bunt unsuccessful.......
Guz?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
In play(no out).............. Guz singles and Martis takes 3rd.........!!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnson?.......... as Gameday slows down..... In play(runs)
Sac Fly, run scores on a ball put in play……….
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like he hit it to the wall in center for Ankiel
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Two-Spot with the RBI sac fly, 1-0 Nationals!!!
Ankiel robs Nick of extras with a spectacular (sounding) catch…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just glad that's not all they got. 4-0 and some brething room for Martis
Only at 70 pitches in the 6th with one down.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim with a second chance on the dropped foul by their 1B........
And he singles……… 1st and 2nd for………. oh…
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
Dunn takes two called strikes, then.......... hanging slider?......... and 3-RUN HOMER!!!!
Okay, make me look bad with my negative vibes……..
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
SHAKE N BAKE!!! SHAKE N BAKE!!! 3-run blast for Dunn, 4-0 Nationals!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions
Pineiro bats for himself....... Thanks, Tony!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
6 scoreless for Martis, 4-0 DC...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
Will Martis be back for the 7th? Of course!! 4-0 DC!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
Colby Rasmus hits his first MLB HR. 4-1 DC...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
Martis into the 8th........ PH Greene lines into a DP, runner doubled off second
And we go to the bottom of the 8th….. Martis at 96 pitches…… Does he start the 9th?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
4-1 middle of eight...Who's gonna close? Where are the DC Faithful?
Why won’t my iPhone keep its signal…i
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
Zim grounds out......... Dunn? walks, of course..... -Dukes- Kearns?
Dukes comes in to run for Dunn….
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Martis is coming back for the 9th...CG? Really??? Can Martis do it?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
ed...
has nobody ever told you to NOT talk about the thing during/before it actually happens?
by OKD on May 2, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be Doghouse, and he's not here........ chaos reins........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, I was on iPhone, and none of these comments were showing up...
…So i thought I was tempting fate all on my own…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Eaton...
Scores ???(Didn’t Know They Let Him Shoot…). 2-2 3rd Starting…
"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz
Duked on as pinch runner, guess his leg's alright...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
Tony's worried.... pick-off moves and a pitchout.......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Kearns triples in Dukes..... buys him another couple of weeks of playing time.....
Stupid Bluegrass…..
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Dr...
Fleischman. 3-2 Caps, Not Two Minutes Into The 3rd…
"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz
AK!! AK!!! RBI triple scores Dukes!! 5-1 DC!!! Is #6 coming???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
Yay!!!! Kearns a hero......... yay...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Winter Ball comes through as The Amazin' wasn't....... RBI single...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Elvis drives AK in, 6-1 Nationals!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
And Nieves ends it so as not to force Manny's hand....... Martis, please go back out!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Martis!!(clapclap)!! Martis!!(clapcap)!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
Martis strikes out Schumaker!!!
ONE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Rasmus singles to left...
BOOOOOO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Ludwick pops up to Wil Nieves!!
TWO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Duncan flies to right, AK catches it...
BANG ZOOM GO THE FIREWORKS!!!!
Theeeeeee NATIONALS WIN!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nationals now 6-17.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitching, hitting, defense!!!!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And on the 110th pitch........ Duncan flies out.... Complete game win for Shairon!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Ludwick pops out to catcher....... 2 DOWN!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Rasmus singles on a 1-2 pitch.......... ????
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
K's Shoemaker......... 102 pitches......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Shairon Martis goes for complete game...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
W: S. Martis (3-0).......
…………………………..IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Shairon Martis (W,3-0) 9.. 5..1 ..1 …0 ..6 ..1.. 4.60
2B – R Zimmerman (9)
3B – A Kearns (2)
HR – A Dunn (7)
RBI – N Johnson (6); A Dunn 3 (18); A Kearns (12); A Hernandez (6)
SF – N Johnson (1)
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 2, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Caps 3-2...
When’s The Last Time The Caps And Nationals Won On The Same Day…
…Likely a Sign Of The Impending Apocalypse…
"...Popeye's never happened." --Luke Montz
Hey we found a winning formula.
Never let the bullpen pitch! I noticed a few years back that most complete games result in a win. We should try it all season!!!!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Martis should've hit a HR too so he could be sure...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I wore my 2007 Opening Day hat to the game...
…since that’s the last time the duck pond was actually a bullpen. Then Shairon shows me by going the full nine… way to go, Smarty!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
See... it's possible to get offense, pitching and defense
…all in the same game …. and make the other team pay.
And to think just last night you said my dreams were too big.
Of course, Albert Pujols was sitting today, but still…. a curly W is a curly W.
And that Adam Dunn homer was a thing of beauty.
Can you please dream of the Nationals winning again tomorrow?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 2, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
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