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Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals, May 21, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth, right, tries to avoid the tag by Washington Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Washington. McLouth was called out at first base.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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6 months ago: Pittsburgh Pirates' Nate McLouth, right, tries to avoid the tag by Washington Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Washington. McLouth was called out at first base. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


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Pittsburgh Pirates
@ Washington Nationals

Thursday, May 21, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Ian Snell vs Craig Stammen

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:

Stammen pitching tomorrow, Danny Boy gone?
Bases Loaded Wild Pitch Leads To Washington's 7th Straight Loss, Pirates 2 Nationals 1.
Wed Nats Stats: Nats pwn U!

Complete Coverage >


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DC Starting Lineup...(courtesy of MLB.com's Bill Ladson)...

  1. The Guzzzzz - SS
  2. Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
  3. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! - 3B
  4. The Big E - RF
  5. HAMMER - LF
  6. Willie "TAWH" Harris - CF
  7. The Bard - C
  8. Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez - 2B
  9. 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:


Ian Snell

#45 / Pitcher / Pittsburgh Pirates

5-11

200

R

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Oct 30, 1981


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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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

by Doghouse on May 21, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang it. Back to the non-jinx world.

Stammen…if you make the raccoons cry, you’re going back to Syracuse.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 21, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Nick Nick

Two bagger for two spot

by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 21, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

-$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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 21, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by cat daddy3000 on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And....now it's over. Bullpen time for 8 outs.

two four game sweeps at home in a row. Horrible.

by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on May 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's Johnny

Is he the red or black label tonight?

by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s Bullpen time!

And away we gooooo!

Good try Stammen. Hope to see you again soon.

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Det needs to gain some weight, and hit the weight room.

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I go with the Det. I rather have these rookies learn on the job.
Olsen was finished at the Marlins that ‘s why they let him go!
He can’t break a pain of glass with his fastball which means his change up is
a big can of corn!

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I said this before, but note that even the Pirate prospects for pitchers throw 90 plus.
They must all be on ..roids.

Then again maybe the Nats scouts, if they have any, are all infielders, or maybe thier scouting radar gun is reading higher than the real thing.

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trivia Time

hopefully it brings good luck

by ryzim22 on May 21, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, my God!!!

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAH ZIM

MY NAMESAKE WITH THE RBI

by ryzim22 on May 21, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

+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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK here’s an example of what I was talking about regarding the Pirates.
Here’s Chavez throwing 95 plus!

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAMEDAY SO FOOLISH

90% CHANCE TO WIN
WE HAD A 99% VS FLORIDA……3 TIMES

by ryzim22 on May 21, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Hanny

They did show him warming up

by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-2...

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

by Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

0-2

How can you hang a slider there???

by bluelineswinger on May 21, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-2!!!!

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

by Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

E, YOUR TRIVIA LEAD IS SLIPPING

GOOD WIN NATS FANS
LETS GET THE O’S

by ryzim22 on May 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Hanaran is golden as a closer for another week!

by wxguy on May 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you

zim(n) needs a good first innning

by ryzim22 on May 21, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 Ed Chigliak on May 21, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by MissB on May 21, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Doghouse on May 21, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mezza on May 22, 2009 5:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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