GameThread: Pittsburgh Pirates At Washington Nationals- Game 40 or 41 of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 4:09 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Washington Nationals
Thursday, May 21, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Clear. Game time temperature around 75.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• How Long Before Cabrera's Used Out Of The Duck Pond?
• Would You Rather Be Seeing Daniel Cabrera Pitch Tonight?(laughs)
• Any Relievers Down There In Syracuse Who Can Close?
LINKS:
DC Starting Lineup...(courtesy of MLB.com's Bill Ladson)...
- The Guzzzzz - SS
- Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! - 3B
- The Big E - RF
- HAMMER - LF
- Willie "TAWH" Harris - CF
- The Bard - C
- Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez - 2B
- And Making His Major League Debut...
Craig Stammen To Make MLB Debut...
The story of Craig Stammen's impending MLB debut actually broke in Stammen's hometown paper, the Dayton (OH) Daily News, in an article by Chick Ludwig entitled, "Former UD, Versailles baseball star to make major league debut", several hours before the Washington Nationals made the official announcement.
Stammen, a right-hander who was a 12th Round pick by the Nationals in 2005, who turned 25 in March, made several stops at A-ball in the Nationals' system before jumping from Class-A Potomac to Triple-A Columbus in 2007, and he pitched at every level of the organization but the majors last season, struggling only at Columbus, where he was (1-4) with a 7.33 ERA in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance as a Clipper.
Stammen replaces Daniel Caberera (0-5, 5.95 ERA) in the DC starting rotation, and you'll be forgiven if his name wasn't instantly recognizable to you when it was announced yesterday since, according to "Acting" DC GM Mike Rizzo, as quoted in MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "Nationals move Cabrera to bullpen":
"'He's a little bit of a late bloomer," Rizzo said. 'He was a different pitcher last year. He was a power pitcher with a four-seam fastball that was pretty straight.'"
Stammen In Syracuse - (4-2), 1.80 ERA, 7 GS, 40.0 IP, 33 H, 10 R, 8 ER, 4 HR, 8 BB, 14 K's, .223 BAA.
Stammen's Syracuse Splits:
vs Left - 2.37 ERA, 19.0 IP, 13 H, 5 ER, 3 HR, 2 BB, 7 K's, .188 BAA.
vs Right - 1.29 ERA, 21.0 IP, 20 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 HR, 6 BB, 7 K's, .253 BAA.
Night Games - (2-1) 4 GS, 23.0 IP, 20 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 4 HR, 4 BB, 9 K's, .227 BAA
May - (1-1, 1.06 ERA), 3 GS.
Tonight's Pirates' Starter Is Looking For A Sweep, And He'll Try To Intimidate You Now:
Nationals vs Snell...
Ronnie Belliard - 3 for 13, .231 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
Adam Dunn - 3 for 23, .130 AVG, 1 2B, 2 HR's, 4 RBI's.
Cristian Guzman - 3 for 10, .300 AVG.
Willie Harris - 4 for 9, .444 AVG, 3 2B, 1 RBI.
Nick Johnson - 2 for 5, .400 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
Austin Kearns - 3 for 12, .250 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
Josh Willingham - 0 for 7, .000 AVG.
Ryan Zimmerman - 2 for 8, .250 AVG, 2 2B.
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Check the NatCast if you're heading to Nationals Park...
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Going to a Mandatory Fun Social Event with Mrs. Doghouse tonight (friend’s kid’s 1st birthday… mercifully, they’re waiting until after the kid falls asleep and having a dinner party…) but we’re going to see if we can sneak off and watch the game on the tv in the kitchen with another Nats fan we know who’ll be there. If only Mobile Commenting worked! Represent, Nats fan! Stop the sweep!
STAM-MEN! STAM-MEN! STAM-MEN!!
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
The Big E...... heh...... 0-7 Hammer........ and Bard.
Nats Baseball!!! Catch the Excitement!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
Dang it. Back to the non-jinx world.
Stammen…if you make the raccoons cry, you’re going back to Syracuse.
Being all jinxy was hard work...... And yes, we will have no cryin' raccoons..
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen with a called strike on his 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 Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions
Stammen a UD kid
Nice…. spent a couple of years there blowing my money and changing my major.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
91mph fastball for a strike for Stammen's first pitch
And, a lineout…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
Not expecting to see a lot of what just happened
At least based on his numbers in Syracuse. 14 strikeouts in 40 innings, and he just fanned a pretty good contact guy in Sanchez.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
I discussed that with a fellow blogger last weekend who thought a lot more of those hit balls would be hits in the majors...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
You would think that will be the case
Then again, there are more than a handful of big leaguers who have thrived despite not having big strikeout numbers. As Roscoe says below, he’s going to have to keep the ball down. IIRC he has a pretty nice groundball rate.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The ground ball rate is why Rizzo likes guys, and why Bergmann is one of the last to be strapped to the prow of the boat...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
First K comes on a 92 mph fastball inside to Freddy Sanchez!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
Kid is excited, dialing it up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
2-2 to McClouth........ in play (outs)....... F-8......... Way to go kid....... 15 pitches...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Peavy's officially nixed that deal by the way
Anyone think the 12 runs the White Sox bullpen today may have helped him make that decision?
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
The package the Braves were prepared to give was ridiculous...3-4 top prospects...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Was going to work the walk, and changed his mind...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Trademark double from "Two-Spot"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions
I'd give $10m for that player....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Sign him, bring up Marrero next year or two and let him learn how to play at the foot of "Two-Spot"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
DEAL!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
They really need to find a way
To get that one guy sitting in the seats behind home plate off the screen. Hard to say it’d look better empty, but it just looks silly having one person in the area.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
There is no one in the first three rows behind home plate...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
Sorry, four rows...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they should put the beer garden there......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
No food, just beer and water.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
There we go
Though the new people already look kind of disinterested :P
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
Signature three true outcome moment from Donkey
Maybe we’ll see one of the other two at some point tonight……….
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
Sliders confuse Donkeys...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Another pitcher Dunn can't hit...... <.130 BA and now 10 Ks
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Good catch, then?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Understood.... Please don't hit any to RF......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
JODWC...
Just.One.Dunn.Wouldn’t.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 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I thoyghtvthw so......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Dern, should've deleted it before you got the spelling down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
You didn't thiygktvthw that would work, did you?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Dern raccoons...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Andy LaRoche was helpless...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH has a runner at first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions
Harris doubled hard to right, Willingham to third.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the umps realize we need a little help
Can’t seem to have much go right lately.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball four was totally outside...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Paying an awful lot of attention to Willingham
For someone who doesn’t run much
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
They must have been stealing signs as he's off and running...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
And oddly enough
Willingham was actually going on the pitch…………… and it worked
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
Change your signs, Manny...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure he's creative enough to do that
OK…. that’s all the Manny bashing I have for tonight.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
A genu-ine lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
Bard puts the ball in play...... Thank you, Josh...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
4 more to come...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a great shot of Elvis getting down...Willie Harris tags and scores on Elvis' fly out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Coming through in these situations is unusual..... Scored both runners without a hit...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Could throw a .......... what are those things called? No, not that..... a complete game?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Even if he just goes 8, Cabrera the Closer should be available...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Fantastic!!!
Just go 8 kid, we have a surprise for the fans…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Then it'll be DANIEL TIME....... what's his new entrance music?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm hoping for Scary Gothic Cathedral Organ music.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Strikes, pitches inside, strikes, this is fun to watch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
34 pitches through a hitless 3...... Are they allowed to do this?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
They'll certainly have a talk with him about acting all stuck up with his 1st pitch strikes...Kid's a little too eager...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
If you do that, they'll expect it every game, kid...... Throw some in the dirt...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
"gilooly"...heh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen right back to the mound...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Another groundout from Morgan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
That sinker spiked...Sanchez K's, and another grounder for four 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 21, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't do that if he keeps throwing them inside that imaginary square box thingy...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
What is that thing called?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It has a name....... Other teams use it...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the Strike Box!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You know there's a bullpen game the pitchers bet peanuts on...
Make Nieves Dance….. whoever makes him move the most gets the sack of nuts…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Second time through the order......... GO and his 3rd K!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Can I offer a nickname?
Not sure how it works, but………….. seeing as how the movie comes out tonight, and it kind of works:
How about The Stammenator!
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
Might have to have a nickname poll...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought Lannan was, but saw that too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
1st pitch swinging?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH has a job to do...Bring the Hammer home, Willie!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Or K, your choice...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Bard sneaks one through the infield and it's 3-0 Good Guys...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I wrote that before Dibble said 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 21, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammers a double...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
BARD???? Another RBI???
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Bard singing a sweet little tune
Base hit up the middle…. 3-0. Who kidnapped our Nats?
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Who is this Bard impersonator?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
LaRoche ruins Stammens shot at history...double through first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
Ordinarily, I'm fine with trading an out for a run with a three run lead
But I realize we’re gonna see the bullpen at some point
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
One hitter through five, 54 pitches, he could go 1 or 2 more...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Only 54 pitches through 5........ Maybe not...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The other LaRoche scores LaRoche, and it's 3-1 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 21, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw this on NJ
Catcher Jesus Flores, on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder contusion, will take the first step toward his return at the end of the weekend, when he heads down to Washington’s spring training facility in Viera, Fla. Flores, who has not played since May 9, could resume swinging by Monday.
Now Anderson Hernandez is out, Belliard in, who's next up in the infield? (if necessary?)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
What happened to AH?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't said yet...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Hurt running out a grounder...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Just great....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Gee, I forgot what a real major league pitcher was like. Good movin’ 90mph fast ball.
Great slider! Throws strikes! Gets ahead in the count.
Now let’s see how he does the second time around the Pirates order. This will give a real clue as to if he is the real deal!
1-hitter through five...the kid is alright...I mean the oldest member of the staff...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibbs feeling a little punny himself
Stammena
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Punny stuff, Dibb.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Nick, get the run back, how about a homer?
I’m not going to pay $12m for that first baseman…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
Time stamp says tie, but you beat me to the punch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
-$500,000
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Johnson called out looking? Sorry Ump, if Nick didn't swing, it wasn't a strike...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammer bends a curve in for another first pitch strike to Jackie Wilson..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Looked outside the Strike Box on Gameday...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Dropped over at the knees, strike with anyone but Angel Hernandez behind the plate...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Things turned a bit interesting in Crow’s final inning when he hit Carlos Arroyo with a pitch. Arroyo didn’t take the plunking sportingly and threw a bat toward Crow. Cats catcher Kelley Gulledge immediately stepped in front of Arroyo as both teams wound up on the field. No punches were thrown.
Can you imagine, I wish the kid all the best, but that's the risk of going this route...some jobber could end your career...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Manny's little closed door meeting helped
Whole team looking energized.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
Just think of the starts wasted for Cabrera to try to find the plate while this kid was in Syracuse...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Truth be told, this is just one start
He’s obviously been red hot in Syracuse all year, though. Won’t lie and say I’m not loving this start. Certainly think that he’s earning himself an opportunity to stick around, but six innings are six innings. Reminds me a bit of a right-handed Lannan who pounds the zone just a bit more so far.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
And yes..... I'd much rather see him than Cabrera
That’s not saying a lot. It’ll be interesting to see how both he and Detwiler are pitching when Olsen’s back healthy. I’d assume that they send Detwiler back to the minors for more seasoning unless he’s pitching lights out.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I just mean that I bet all five Chiefs' starter are better than Cabrera...and wouldn't be surprised if Cabrera could be turned into a competent reliever...12 to 15 pitches at a time might be more like it for him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It's always possible
I know there are some who disagree with me, but I just don’t think Cabrera is ever going to be a useful big league pitcher again. The dropoff in velocity is alarming, and it was really the only serious strength he’s ever had. I know the season’s only 7 weeks in, but Cabrera has been nearly this bad for each of the past two years. Seven starts is a small sample size. Two years isn’t.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't stop thinking about it......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Keep rolling Stammenator
19 up, 18 down
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
C'mon now, Zim!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, the Big Walkie is NOT helping...
…see E, even I recognize that
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
And no circus music yet...
…this is fun to watch.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
I'll cross that "yet" out!!!! Hello, Miss B.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey...
Well we were going for a circus theme for tonight since All Jinx, All the Time didn’t work last night.
But the circus hasn’t rolled into town….(must control urge to write yet/today)
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
I'm just glad a themethread actually entertained as while Lannan was let down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
as = us...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I thoyghtvthw so......
Heh
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
Ahhhh! You're all in cahoots!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday says Anderson hurt his hand or wrist..... weird...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
Surprisingly the Nationals are...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 Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice Guz!
Thought that was a leadoff single the second it got past Zimm!
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
Wow.... Dunn didn't even turn around
Though you could tell off the bat that he didn’t have to
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
That was literally three-four rows from out of Nationals 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 Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
85...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Sad thing is that watching Dunn refuse to move
I hoped for a quarter of a second that maybe it was one of those balls that looked like a moonshot off the bat but he got under it too much or something.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
and I was wondering why the two way outside pitches to this guy...
Great…….. now no pitcher will be allowed into the 7th……. Manny points to head…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam LaRoche just hit a Dunn-Shot to the second deck in right...3-3 game.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Uh oh...
…crank up the calliope….
sigh….
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
oh dammit...
…Manny keeps Stammen one batter too long
pirates up 4-3
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
DC's gonna pick up the kid tonight, Snell's in trouble next time 'round...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Jinx Night was last night...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
At least he got the standing o he deserved
I’d say Manny kept him in two batters too long. Definitely looked rattled after the homer.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
But with that stellar bullpen behind him
You’ve got to try and let your starters work out of their own jams.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen is done...6.1 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 3 K's, 1 HR.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Here's Johnny
Is he the red or black label tonight?
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
SCOTCH GOGGLE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Here we go again
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
4-pitch walk...nice. This is how it always starts...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Off label
lead off walk…
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
Errr... since we wear red and they're wearing black
I’m going with the black label to start. Four pitch walk makes it look like you’re just trying to help the other team
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Tavarez gets the Nationals out down by just 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 21, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Solely based on age and professional experience, I'm inclined to agree
Think Detwiler has a much higher ceiling, though. And I think that if he’s pitching well enough to stay in the big leagues, he’ll stay.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Did everyone catch the Wall Street Journal issue on Weds., 20 May, entitled, “The World’s Most Excruciating baseball Team” to root for.
Based upon the following criteria: Winning percentage; Average Length of Game; Relievers per game; Pitches per PA; and Years since last title. OK, if you didn’t see it , here’s the top five winners, or is it the bottom five losers?
5. Cubs 4. Mets 3. Colorado; 2. Cleveland. And the winner is….. or the loser is…
Guess what? The Washington Nationals win in a landside. I mention this just in case you were feeling kinda guilty when writing at this thread.
I assume pitcher per plate appearance is for pitchers only, that's the one I wondered about...
It’s sort of positive for batters, no?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, who thinks Bard can drive in another run this inning?
pre-game, who thought he would drive in 2
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
Ok, I'll change it back....
Hey, your Seminoles won again. Good work.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"Hmmppt, I'll go with the easier doubt." - MissB, 5/21/09
That's the way it's supposed to be....
If it happens that way, naturally I’ll hope the Tar Heels get the W. :-)
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
The No "O" Natinals trail by one after seven...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Hmmmm.... I think I can even give the exact amount of hits, though I may be wrong
Roberto Clemente, exactly 3,000
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
After checking Baseball Reference's page
It is exactly 3,000…. shame he went before his time
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Andy Van Slyke...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Sid Bream?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Ralph Kiner?
Wait… this isn’t home runs
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
Just figured I’d join in with the odd names to throw out there :P
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, did give you the answer and the hit total
But took long enough to type it so that Roscoe beat me to the answer
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm... He was actually Johnnie Red tonight
After the four pitch walk, set down five in a row.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, he did a pretty good job -- worthy of the signature Red label
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
Have to give him a week off between appearances all the time...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Thing of beauty, huh?
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
Alright... top of the order
Let’s get it going Guz!
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
The Guzzzzzzzzzz singles to center!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Discerning Eye/Two-Spot
…send Guzman home.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
Two-Spot...Trademark single 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 Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Zim...
… bring ’em home…
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
Hanrahan's warming...
Seriously?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Biting tongue
I promised that I’d used my Manny bashing up for the night
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You can contradict yourself at will if he actually brings Hanny right back tonight...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The Kid's gonna do it!!! C'mon Zim!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
ZIMMER-MAN!!!! TIES IT at 4-4 with a single through second!!! ZIMM!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOYA!!!!!!
WAY TO GO ZIM!!!!
GAME TIED.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
DO YOUR JOB!!! DO YOUR JOB!!! I'M TALKING TO YOU DUNN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
There it is Zimm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now make #$$#!$ contact Donkey!
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
THANK YOU DONKEY!!!!!!
NATS UP 5-4!!!!
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
DONKEY!!! A HIT THAT ISN'T A HOMER!!! That's my Dunn!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
5-4 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 21, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammenator off the hook
Heck of an outing. Just looked like he got rattled a bit in his last inning.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
That LaRoche shot would rattle a HOF'r...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
There it is
Not one of his three true outcomes, but I’ll take it!
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
+1!!!! VILL0.00NEE!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Stop! Hammer Time!
Don’t feel comfortable handing off a one run lead for anyone in that ’pen.
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Hard not to considering it appears he's gonna bring Hanny in
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
As Doghouse would say:
HANRAHAN IS TEH CLOS3R!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Forgot all about Wilton Guerrero
But I think that’s just because I wanted to
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
I had to force myself to forget about the other Guerrero, it was much harder...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH K's...
Joker: "AND HEEEEEEEERRREEE WEEEEE GOOOOOO!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Both LaRoches this time through...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Who comes out for the 9th?
place yer bets now
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
It's Hanny
They did show him warming up
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want the commercials to end...I'm scared/scarred?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
OK. Here we go. What's it called when you do the same thing over and over but expect a different result?
Manny. Manic. I can’t remember
Slider's not working?
Throw more sliders!
Yeah, that’s the ticket.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
Bard's calling fastballs....... Not a Blocker...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
OMB!!! it's Hanrahan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
Preparing my usual bullpen chorus... hoping I don't have to use it
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
3-1 pitch to LaRoche...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you TAWH
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
2-0........2-1.......3-1......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
LaRoche flies out to TAWH!!!
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 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
No chance, but hit hard...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
An 0-2 slider ffs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Whew
Not quite Hammer’s shot to the wall last night, but that scared me for a sec
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
Who's warming in the pen?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate it with two outs and a runner on...if he goes 0-2.........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
NO ONE ON BASE!!! BURY ITTTTTT!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It's hanny, remember?
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
HIGH HEAT TO GET VAZQUEZ LOOKING!!!
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 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
STRIKE THREE SWINGING!!!!
1,2,3 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 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Friendly call, but I'll take it
That’s two!
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
DELWYN YOUNG...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
There it is
Feels like it’s been forever…. a nice curly W
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
When you have that fastball, why play around with slider?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
What I've always thought
But he gets away from it too much to throw that slider he can’t locate
by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know how to feel either....... Happy?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Relieved?
Wondering if it’s merely a dream?
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
If it is we'll punch out quietly so as not to wake 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 21, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I was so preparing myself for extra innings...
…this is MUCH BETTER.
What a concept: WIN a game in 9 innings.
Let’s have more of that, please.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
OMG!!!!!!!!
NAT’S WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
HANNY SAVES ONE!!!!
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
HANNY SAVES!!! MANNY IS A GENIUS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll hold on like Hanny!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Kept up the DC Closer Tradition of Making It Interesting, and then closed it out, well done HANNY!!!
(virtual pat on back)!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim(n) vs R. Hill...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Just glad I finally look forward to each start...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 21, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Punchin' out, going to enjoy writing post game for a change!!!
See y’all tomorrow/later, Beat the O’s!!!!
Let’s Go Nats Go!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on May 21, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
I think it was the work of the Jinx night last night...
…we managed to rework karma, maybe a night late, but tonight it was magic.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
Thanks.
Good night — and yes, it was a good night.
Stammenator was just terrific.
"...and remember, hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier." -M. Acta, 5/20/09 Manny mantra
"and also remember, when you point at someone (Manny), 3 fingers are pointing back at you." - MissB, always
Great game, Nats fans!
Only caught a plays from my friend’s kitchen—Zimmy chasing down the fly ball in the stands, Elvis’ sac fly, Stammenation getting a few outs… Mrs. D had a whole string of curses ready for Hanrahan by the time we got to the car to listen to the game recap on the radio, when—WTH? We WON? LET’S GO NATS GO!
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
Fed Baseball Gold
GG!
Stammenator cracked me up – that’s champagne blogging. I have a bold prediction – our season starts to turn around here. You’ve heard it first from the resident FB positive thinker.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
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