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GameThread: Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers- Game 26 or 27 of 162. The Big Story Out Of LA Is...?
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers, May 7, 2009 10:10 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals
@ Los Angeles Dodgers
Thursday, May 7, 2009, 10:10 PM EDT
Dodger Stadium
Jordan Zimmermann vs Randy Wolf
Clear. Game time temperature around 80.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Have You Ever Wondered If Anyone Has Seen "The List" And How It May Have Impacted Last Winter's Player Movements?
• The Nationals Can't Lose 11-Straight In Dodger Stadium Can They?
• THE KIDS CALL IT THE STREAK? Will It Continue?
• Nothing Better Than A Zimmermann Start Right Now Is There?
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THE BIG STORY OUT OF LOS ANGELES...
Jordan Zimmermann debuts in Dodger Stadium. The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers are only playing two this time, then it's on to Arizona for DC...But before they end their abbreviated stay in LA, their 23-year-old, 95 mph fastballer gets a chance to challenge the Dodgers' roster...with one notable exception...
Zimmermann attempts to recover from his first major league loss. The St. Louis Cardinals sent three out of Nationals Park and the Cards put up 5 runs on 8 hits during Zimmermann's 5.2 IP last Friday. Zimmermann's K'd 14 total in 3 starts, and walked just three in his first 17 innings pitching above Double-A ball.
The Nationals' rookie right hander told Washington Post writer Chico Harlan, as quoted in a Nationals Journal post entitled, "Cards 6 Nats 2: A Few Post-Game Notes", that after the first of three home runs he gave up last Friday, on a long fly ball to left off the bat of Albert Pujols, "I just went back to the mound and went after the next guy", with, Mr. Harlan notes, a "a 96 mph fastball, (for) a called strike." In the start before that, Zimmermann beat the NY Mets in front of 40,000 strong in Citi Field. There's no shaking Zim(n)
The native of Auburndale, Wisconsin was the Nationals' 4th pick in the first two rounds of the 2007 draft, selected after pitchers Ross Detwiler and Josh Smoker and outfielder Michael Burgess, and Zimmermann's the second '07 pick to make his Major League debut, behind Detwiler, who made his in September 2007, and pitched 5.0 scoreless for the Double-A Harrisburg Senators last night. Smoker's on the mend after surgery this winter to remove a bone spur in his shoulder. Michael Burgess just hit his 4th double and 6th HR last night in a 5-3 Potomac Nationals' win. Jordan Zimmermann makes his debut in Dodger Stadium at 10:10 pm EST.
Zimmermann vs Wolf.
Zimmermann's fourth major league start pits him against the LA Dodgers' 11-year veteran Randy Wolf, a 2nd Round pick by the Phillies way back in 1997, who makes the 248th start of his career, and the 20th against the Expos/Nationals, against whom he's (9-4) with a 4.58 ERA in 116.0 IP. Wolf's just (1-1) in 6 starts this season, receiving no decision in his last four. The Dodgers are 3-3 in Wolf's '09 outings. Last time out against the Padres, in a 2-1 Dodgers' win, Wolf allowed just 1 run on a HR and 2 hits overall in 5.0 IP.
The Nationals vs Wolf...
Ronnie Belliard - 1 for 20 (What?), .050 (ouch!).
Adam Dunn - 8 for 29, .276 AVG, 2 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 2 BB, 10 K's.
Cristian Guzman - 2 for 8, .250 AVG, 2 2B.
Nick Johnson - 0 for 8, .000 AVG, 6 K's.
Austin Kearns - 2 for 13, .154 AVG, 1 RBI.
Josh Willingham - 3 for 6, .500 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Ryan Zimmerman - 2 for 6, .33 AVG.
DC Starting Lineup...
- The Guzzzzzzz - SS
- Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Walkay - RF
- Elijah "Super" Dukes - CF
- The HAMMER - RF
- WWJD? - C
- Elvis - 2B
- The Kid They Call Zim(n)!! - SP
What? You Want To Talk More About Manny? No Thanks.
THE KIDS CALL IT THE STREAK...
24 games and counting. Ryan Zimmerman's hit streak continued last night. So did the Dodgers' 13-game home win streak to start the season, which, of course set a modern day record. The modern day record for consecutive games with a hit is too far away to even talk about now, but Zimmerman's chance at #25 is only about 30 minutes away...
Check Out The SBN's Extremely Busy Los Angeles Dodgers blog:
Randy Wolf's Gonna Stare At You Now...(ed. note - "Sorry, No Zim(n) pic yet...")
Who's Watching The Nationals?
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The staring is starting to creep me out. These are not baseball card photos...
Hammer breaks it out tonight or we leave him on the West Coast…
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And good to have the defensive RF in...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The large donkey's defense is offensive.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He plays what he can get to what’s hit to him…….. Donkey-style!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta showcase the Hammer!! The Dodgers are a man short for 50...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh........ Pierre..... LaTorre is a funny man...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back shortly, break the streak...no, no, the Dodgers' streak...the Dodgers' streak...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just saw the weirdest thing...
The orange team from up the street had a lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning. Some guy came in and got three outs before the other team could score any runs. I was unaware that was an option. Interesting.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's Watching The Nationals?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that not shorten the game and end the fans' diversions for the evening? Strange...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're missing out on nail-biting downer endings...they, uh, build, uh...character...I'm told...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and Roscoe go in the Jinx FAQ........
DOGHOUSE!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't I get any leniency for telling folks to stick with the Nationals even when they were down by 6?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Searching....... why yes, you do....
"Burn those #‘s…and never mention them again…we’re gonna turn this thing around… " -e chigliak
I’ll take the blame on the “shorten the game” comment, which obviously led to Beimel’s wanting to pitch all night in DodgerTown…..
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're welcome.......
"Burn those #‘s…and never mention them again…we’re gonna turn this thing around… " -e chigliak, May 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever had Acta in the pool loses...
Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin will be dismissed before Friday’s home game against the Washington Nationals, a source with the team has told the Tribune.
Melvin, who was the 2007 National League Manager of the Year and a bench coach on the D-Backs’ 2001 World Series champion, is being let go with one year left on his contract.
The D-Backs have struggled offensively since May of last year and have stumbled out of the gate this season with a disappointing 12-17 record — 8 1/2 games behind the first-place Dodgers heading into Thursday’s games.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What have you done for us lately, Melvin?
Melvin!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 wins...that's awful...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't hit it to right...please don't hit it to right, please don't hit it to right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't Willingham look great in left...in LA...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donnie Baseball in Dodger Blue...not right...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Single 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 7, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO ZIMM PICTURE? You have teh internets at your disposal good sir!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roscoe. I'm surprised at you. No "OVER/UNDER" yet?
O.K. Here we go.
Number of times Manny has his name mentioned by the broadcasters tonight.
Setting the number at 19.
I’m taking the over.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over - 33...uh, you're going to count right...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
little late getting to the game
did they say his name yet?
after the first pitch that is.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-3 times...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
then it’s definitely over.
won’t be here much longer homey. i’m beat. finished final exam and celebrated with a mets win tonight.
i’m spent.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is he starting at me...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not.
he’s staring at you
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll ban 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 7, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be very non-democratic sir.
Especially since you just recently granted me dual citizenship.
*See my name.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
25!!! 25 !!!! 25 !!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I ban the Met-half?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if you get me tickets behind home plate when the Mets come to CRUSH the nats
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get it over with...I don't want to worry at midnight...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no more worrying
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There it is, liner to center, 25 and counting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y-Dunn-K-Y???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey! is that new?
nice!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't claim credit for it, but it's my new favorite failure-chant!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
he was really late on that swing.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...Who wants to talk about Brett Favre?
LOL! Sorry. Couldn’t help it.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw Favre, it's about another Wisconsin kid 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 7, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russell Martin
Biggest disappointment at catcher so far this years
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carpenter just jinxed Loney and Martin into HRs tonight. Book it for at least one of them.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CAR-PENTER!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have a seat Furcal...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
92-94mph on the fastballs from DCMR
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good evening cat daddy
thanks for the info
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good evening to you too.......94-95 now...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
95 on the outside edge for strike 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 7, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES! Willinghammer!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DC People...we're now on MASN-HD. Much better.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank goodness
non-HD hurts my eyes and gives me constipation
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
i thought we were family
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
next wednesday
today was an off day, but i did a little cramming and finished final exam. no school till august. austin (going to see a rangers game in arlington) then san diego (cubs / padres game).
then back to work for two weeks and then two weeks of vacation back in cali.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1K, 1 BB...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Start with strikes Zim(n)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon zimm
let’s do this thing. settle down and get it done.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do not walk the bases full.......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
are those empty seats because the nats are in town or because ‘someone’ isn’t playing?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The big ticket will be back in 50...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
big ticket.
that’s pretty good.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was empty yesterday and filled up during the game. Normal apparently.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh. i forgot.
those cali fans.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The replays from last night showed a lot of empty seats. I thought they always filled Chavez Ravine...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know in Shea/Citi, the Nationals tickets are the cheapest games of the year cause no one goes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
33,000+ for tuesday's game against arizona
31,000+ yesterday against nats
Not too much difference
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hudson seems as if he's in pain when he's running
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0 to Russell Martin and Zimmermann walks'em loaded...the St.'s coming out to talk...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's tradition now....... I can't wait for the 6th inning.....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no.
I’ll be back. I’ve got to drop Zimm from my fantasy team(s).
Uup…
Manny count: 4
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who needs Manny, huh...when you've got Kemp...GRAND SLAM...5-0 LA...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK. Worried now.
Mark Lerner…“Hey, the Arizona team fired their manager during the season. I didn’t know I could do that.”
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not you Zimmermann...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Et tu, NN?
Couple of walks in the inning………….. and here come the keystone cops in the outfield
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You must be kidding me...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dukes and Dunn almost collide, both pull up short and let it drop...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the play-by-play.......... sigh...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both announcers blame Dukes for two bonehead plays that inning.
Letting the Hammer field that one ball heading away from the play and the missed popup…
UNLEASH THE SUCK!
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That (UNLEASH THE SUCK) should be the headline tomorrow morning.
o.k. kiddies. punchin out. i’m exhausted.
good luck God help us!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
worst play of the entire year.
what on earth was that?
WTF WAS THAT?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap man. At least I don't have to stay up till 1:30 tonight.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
time for bed anyway.
jesus – elijah can throw
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by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a quote from Flores? Dukes uncorked that one...almost...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're on top of your game tonight "E" (unlike the nats)
i bet he was thinking it
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They head to AZ tomorrow..........
The ax is apparently ready to fall on Bob Melvin…. how much longer can Acta hang on?
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great throw by Dukes
Vin Scully’s raving about it. Unfortunately, just a little too high
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. That inning was as painful as a root canal
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least it's only the first...(desperately trying to be optimistic)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i couldn’t take 9 root canal’s
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watched 102 losses last year...I'm ready for this, I've prepared...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burn those #'s...and never mention them again...we're gonna turn this thing around...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't want such a nec & neck race for first pick next June. Strategery.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feel an ulcer coming on every time I get to watch a game
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
careful
you’re liable to end up like Ichiro
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on May 7, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow "suck" doesn't quite describe it, but thanks for staying PG...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being optimistic
Even if it’s not about this game………….
Arizona has the worst batting average in the majors so far. Of course, that may just make them more likely to keep the bat on the shoulders and take those free passes……
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird.... the other team made a fundamental mistake
Loney’s usually really strong defensively, too
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take advantage of 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 7, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elvis walks...Zimmermann with the bat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
100% chance of K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't swing at strikes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the one thing I've seen Elvis do well consistently
And it’s actually one of the things that I seem to preach about offensively the most…. his ability to work the count and draw some walks
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course.... there's a reason for that
He wasn’t doing it nearly as often when he was batting leadoff as he has been lately. Could have something to do with his spot in the order (8th)
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With two outs, you have to be more aggressive as the 8th hitter
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re-watching the AB
Pitch 1 – Low/Away – Strike on the corner (pass)
Pitch 2 – In the dirt – Ball (pass)
Pitch 3 – Pretty much same location as pitch 1… changeup down and away, fouled off
Pitch 4 – Middle away, just missed the corner – Check Swing/Ball (probably best pitch he saw to hit)
Pitch 5 – Up and away, check swing/ball
Pitch 6 – Took a hack and got one middle in… fouled down first base line
Pitch 7 – At the shins, Ball Four
I saw two, maybe three pitches that looked good to offer at. He offered at two of them… wasn’t a complete lack of agression
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the detail. If he has a good eye to lay off the obviously burned pitches...... that's good enough for me.
Plus, he is making contact…….
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where was that in the leadoff tryout...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errr.. like I caught my previous statement with
He didn’t have a bunch of pitchers who were going to be careful because there was just a pitcher coming up if they lost him
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still good to have an eye with less than two outs.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moral victory?
Zimmermann may have struck out, but he made Wolf work for it. 7 pitches
by natsFTW on May 7, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, this time through the lineup has to go quickly or he's out before the 4th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ZDoubleN had dead eyes now.
This is going to be a long, painful night I fear.
I was really hoping the Nats would shove a ton of runs down the Dodgers’ throats – and make them really miss Manny Peanuts
by MissB on May 7, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was afraid of the Dodgers pulling it together to compensate...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann totally has Furcal's #!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can always count on Zimm
To make it look like someone on this team isn’t awful defensively…. can usually count on Guzman, too, but after those two errors last night………
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a stand-in Guzman...they do that all the time out here in LA...
…if you watch the final cut he makes all the throws…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errrrr
One of them was a throwing error. The other was just a mental lapse where he was trying to dish the ball to second to start a double play before it was in his glove
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They showed him lift his head on the DP grounder in painful slow motion...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZSingleN totally saves the bacon with two great catches ...
…and we’re easily out of the 2nd inning.
I’m going back to burning my hands with chiles while I make spicy cheese crackers.
It’s less painful.
by MissB on May 7, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MMMmmm Spicy cheese crackers....slobbers.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There're really good, if I do say so myself.
People usually don’t put enough Tabasco sauce in them. Plus now I’ve started adding the chipotles for that extra smoky taste.
by MissB on May 7, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two-Spot will get it started...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two-Spot K's...now there's nothing left to believe in...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's living up to the scouting report.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those K's kinda stuck out right?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird to see Nick strike out twice in a game
Just doesn’t happen very often. Wolf KILLS lefties, though. Might have been a good night to get either NJ or the Donkey out of there and play the Hammer and (gasp) Kearns in the same lineup
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I keep thinking of the Mets' midnight dismissal of Willie...(just puttting it out to test the feeling)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm behind you all the way
Sure would be interesting to see the Nats and Diamondbacks both under new management tomorrow. Hard to imagine there’s any team in the league that should have a more itchy trigger finger right now. It’s not that the team’s losing… it’s how they’re losing
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm definitely not for it, I think letting Acta grow with the team is the best idea...but they're getting embarrassed out there...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the thing, though
Neither he nor the team has shown any growth since 2007
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to argue with you there...
the franchise itself is still…however many years away…2-3…from maybe competing if all the top prospects pan out…or some game changer falls in our laps…(Strasburg?)…but I don’t see one pitcher being the difference here…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just can't sip that Kool-Aid
I want to believe, and that included this year. As pathetic as the Bowden regime was. I fully accept that the pieces aren’t there to contend, but I think there’s a significant difference between competing (i.e., putting a competitive product on the field that’s going to be in most games and possibly even sniff the .500 mark, if not reach it) and contending. The pieces were there to be competitive this season. I’m not the only one who saw them. I seem to remember PECOTA projecting 77 wins, at the very least.
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What exactly do you think Acta is doing that's causing this...?
I’ve heard all the prep talk…no infield practice…is it the lineup he’s putting out there? The use of the bullpen? I just can’t pinpoint too many times where I’ve said Acta cost us? As opposed to dropped fly balls, bases loaded walks, etc…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I put the blame squarely on Acta?
Not necessarily. I’ve certainly had my issues with how he’s managed the bullpen a few times this season, but that’s all just a fan second-guessing his moves. That’s going to happen to any manager… again, I live in St. Louis, and I constantly watch LaRussa make moves that just appear to be mind-blowing (batting Khalil Greene cleanup on opening day [and he comes up with the big go-ahead RBI]… pulling Skip Schumaker [batting .250 against lefties] for Greene [hitting .200 against lefties, and .212 overall at the time] with the bases loaded and one out in Tuesday’s game), and you know what? Half the time, even though they don’t really make statistical sense, they work. I know I’m far from omniscient when it comes to how a bullpen/lineup should be handled.
So… apart from those, I go with (pretty much exactly what you pointed to above):
- Lack of fundamentals in pretty much every area of the game. The pitchers don’t attack the zone. The defense isn’t positioned well, and they sure as hell don’t make half the plays that they’re supposed to make. The baserunning has been awful, particularly from Elijah Dukes
- Lack of effort. In quite a few areas, that’s leading to what’s happening above. I’ve seen a little too much loafing in the field.
Yes… these guys get paid a lot of money to play a kid’s game.
Yes… they have coaches who are supposed to be helping to fix the problems in their specialized area.
Yes…. those coaches and players all go through Manny Acta. Someone has to be accountable for the lack of effort and fundamentals that the team has shown so far this season. He’s had two and a half years.
Year 1 showed some promise
Year 2 showed that they overachieved in Year 1
Year 3 is showing that he simply doesn’t seem to be helping the team gel together in any way, shape, or form
I know there are many of you who don’t feel like I do, but I’m thoroughly convinced that he just has to go. The team certainly isn’t moving forward this season with him, and there’s no evidence that they’re making any progress towards moving forward in the next few years with him either
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose
I could also point to the fact that Milledge was
his guy, as is Elvis. Elvis has played a lot better of late. Milledge has still been pretty mediocre in Syracuse. Manny’s efforts to force former Mets into the lineup is becoming eerily reminiscent of Bowden’s efforts to acquire former Reds.
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milledge hurt everyone who stuck up for him...Hernandez is turning it around, but not "Winter League" good 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 7, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah... I'll admit that Hernandez has surprised me
Had a tooth on the cyanide capsule the second I heard Manny wanted to give him a real shot at the job this year. Lifetime numbers-wise, he was a below average minor league hitter, and that was in a pretty large sample size. It’s possible he finally turned a corner, but it’s also possible he’s just streaky as hell and in a good place right now.
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I TOTALLy agree...
Manny shows me nothing. He’s got about a million shrugs for why things are going wrong — and none having anything to do with him, of course.
by MissB on May 7, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
54 pitches to get through 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 7, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NN looking much better since the first
Unfortunately, the first inning happened, right? It wasn’t just me having another waking nightmare, was it?
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's late and I'm tired, but I unfortunately have to confirm experiencing that awful 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 7, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Donkey.... You've had one of them
How about one of the other true outcomes?
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Y-Dunn-K-Y?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you just have that somewhere handy so you can copy and paste it...frequently? Donkey has gone off the deep end...
…he’s never been on a team this bad. I bet he’s finally giving in to the suck.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should...They all give into the suck eventually...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nationals want to get away from the Manny media frenzy asap apparently...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame them
If they hang around too long, the media might start talking about how miserable they’re looking
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'd have to lose three more in LA to outlast the Manny-Story...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried looking in the LA Papers to see what they were saying about DC and there was NOTHING but Manny talk...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elvis up with two on, two out...Fail? Or RBI?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Walk?
Zimmermann’s on deck…. though he’s fallen behind 0-2 to start
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rally....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 foul balls in a row.......... AH!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibble quote..."we're already a lousy team...why hold the runner...make the defense make a play."
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right on
Didn’t think I’d be a fan of Dibble. Knew he wouldn’t be Sutton (can’t hear them tonight…. Extra Innings has the Dodger feed… not that I mind listening to Vin Scully), but he’s been pretty fun to listen to all year. Particularly with the number eight hitter coming up, you have to force the defense to make a play. Dodgers didn’t take the easy route (walk Hernandez to get to Zimmermann), but they certainly had that option with second and third with two outs
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juan Pierre gets on with two-outs, interrupting Zimmermann's flow...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's lost a step but still swipes second.
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid short hop on the throw, or Guzman had 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 7, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Debut of the -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 7, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALRIGHT!!!!.......... now we can finally............... now what?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there's an important Lefty vs Lefty later in a 6-0 game, He'll come through...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh............. let him go two.........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miss B has money on him coming on against a right-hander, I believe...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that is what is expected,.... here, as well. Gotta get some Nats stats started...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the problem with the internets...I just don't know...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman doubles! Wolf on the ropes.......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim lets him off the hook at 98 pitches..........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better get him out of there...looks tired...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap... hadn't even seen that Villone was up
Add a former Cardinal fetish to the team, huh? The bullpen now boasts (?) a trio of former Redbird castoffs when you combine Villone with Tavarez and Wells
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was really hoping for a competitive game to keep me awake...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAMMER!!! Looks Good Doesn't HE LA??? HR For the HAMMER!!! 6-1 Dodgers.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for leaving Wolf in to face the Hammer, Joe...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO SHUTOUT!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 7, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank Robinson's in attendance!!! Where's his curly-W cap?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's working in Selig's office now, right?
I’d think it would be frowned upon to show support of any one team if that were the case
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For MLB, not sure where...I just miss him in the Expos/Nationals caps...miss his hard-a$$ approach 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 7, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love to see them take the Hammer or Kearns.....
But you have to consider that they’re paying Pierre $10 million. They might as well get some mileage out of him. More importantly, the NL West seems weak enough on the whole so that they can probably go these two months without Manny and still be right in the thick of things (if not still maintaining a significant lead)
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they'd prefer a AAA prospect. Milledge anyone?
by RoscoeNats on May 7, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dealing Milledge
The plus would be that he’s one of the few members of the outfield surplus that the team could expect any type of serious return for. The downside is that he’s still cheap, and will be for a handful of years. The irony here is that Kearns’ season salary is almost exactly what the Dodgers will be saving because of Manny’s absence. I still think Willingham could command a solid middle relief arm (teams will get hungrier to deal as the season wears on) because he’s affordable and still has a year of arbitration left. Kearns would probably require the front office to eat (at least most of) the rest of his deal
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Pierre really getting $10M?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Bowden bad...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 7, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juan Pierre's salary
He’s making $10 million on the nose this year. He’s owed $23 million over the next two years.
http://content.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/salaries/teamdetail.aspx?team=22&year=2009
by bluelineswinger on May 7, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman +1 with the highlight reel DP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very cool...... a scoreless 6th inning!!! ...and from the starter.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was an incredible double play -- especially by Guzman!
by MissB on May 8, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And poor Anderson Hernandez, who just had to guess where the ball would pop 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 8, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We undoubtedly have the best and worst defensive plays of the day in MLB.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had to remind me of Dunn and Dukes...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, I feel my food poisoning coming back...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate to say it, but it may have been the pizza I had at Matchbox.
…although I was feeling a little unsteady before that.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be a shame. That's some good pizza.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, even if I were sure it was the pizza, I'd probably keep going...
…there’s a new one on 8th St, adding further options for pre-game dining enjoyment.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant play by Guz
Five great innings and one awful one from NN…. I’ve got to applaud his ability to bounce back from that awful first.
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny and Rizzo like that.....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice start Elvis
Poetic justice. Looked like ball four on the previous pitch to me
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TAWH moves the runner to 3rd...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AH starts it off........ who's 1st off the bench???
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO NATS GO!!
I know, pain. Still, NN did a fine job, except for that first inning. And he sure as heck came back from it.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, 7 more innings and we can tie it..
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're uh...chipping away..uh...zzzzz
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, Mr. 25 has a chance to bring it close, here.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And what of Dunn??? (coaching visit to the mound)
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two-Spot hits a trademark single to left, two on, two out for Zimmerman?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ZIMMY!
Okay, Dunn, time for some redemption, here.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just sayin', back-to-back dingers would atone for a lot..
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Ohman vs Dunn...Lefty vs Lefty...(Cue Western Showdown Music)...and tumbleweed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That made it special.........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Donkey can do it............ maybe...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, he's the Donkey!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must have been dreaming of a second runner...now there are two on...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think Nick was happy to see a righty
And Zimm follows it up….. Time for another outcome Donkey
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohman in to face Dunn
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHAKE N BAKE! SHAKE N BAKE!!! Two-run double to right...6-4 LA...
Doghouse officially declared good luck.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See? I'm good for the franchise when I'm not throwing up!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cory Wade to face Dukes......... You did say back-to-back, right?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't complain...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, NOW I'll complain.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dukes could have really made a difference there...... and then Hammer...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another outcome... just not one of the three true ones
Come on Elijah!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAHHHHHH...
Dunn gives us another option!
by MissB on May 8, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see, the Dodgers are down to their last 8 relievers now?
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict a TAWH start in CF tomorrow evening. You saw it here first.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will reserve prediction until I see matchups...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dukes seems not fully invested lately.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VILLONE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's nicks-mixin'....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yusmeiro Petit.......... he's terrible...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOSTON The Red Sox rounded the bases at a rapid rate and broke an 84-year-old AL record.
Twelve batters came up and all 12 scored before Boston made its first out more than a half hour into the bottom of the sixth inning of a 13-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Before the first out...I heard that earlier, that's ridiculous...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't want to mention that until *after* the 6th inning here. No more breaking records!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juan Pierre...from the left side...singles over third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey.... a pickoff play that they didn't blow
WOOHOO
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH YEAH!! VILLONE'S GOT THE SMOOTH PICK OFF MOVES!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Hammer just break his wrist?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The look on his face
Sure hinted that’s a possibility
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's due to lead off......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great play by the Hammer
Didn’t look too comfortable, though… hope he’s OK
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammer...nice snag. Ribs or wrist injury? Sometimes the elbow digs into the ribcage. Ouch.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammer's at the plate...Phew...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ice it down later, Josh.....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Battle now, tape it later...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAMMER DOUBLES OFF THE WALL!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rally time!
Great game for the Hammer so far!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WWJD? TIE IT(clapclap!) TIE 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 8, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for Jesus, the catcher of clutch...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Works it to 3-0!
Green light?
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Free pass!!
Elvis is in the building!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet. Nobody's warming in their pen.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta do the damage
Before Broxton can get ready
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elvis...you are not a HR hitter. Remember that.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubles are fine, though....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Je-Sus-Walks...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go, Flo!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good eye Zeus!
Bunt ’em over Elvis!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No!, no bunting..........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny sez, "Bunting is for squares!"
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swinging bunts are for Elvis!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's OK with inadvertent small ball though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of the time, not a fan
But with first and second, down two and nobody out in the eighth, I think it’s a good time to do so….. hey… worked out!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is Elvis up to?
No bunt? Down 0-2?
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield single!!!
Loads ’em up for Bluegrass!!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Kearns!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swinging Bunt
And it worked like a successful drag bunt!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK... they had their slam
Time to get it back?
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Charlie jinx it by saying, "Kearns, already with a slam this year..."?
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DOUBLE OFF THE WALL! GAME IS TIED!!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BLUEGRASS TIES IT!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BLUE GRASS TIES IT!!! RBI double to center, 2 score!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very very nice!
Still with two ducks on the pond for Guz, even.
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Guzzzzz....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contact for the 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 8, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"If you turned off your radio after the first, shame on you!" chastises Dave.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Guz, get us the lead!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GUZ WILL NOT BE WALKED!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz K's swinging over a full count sinker...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two-Spot?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll see a new pitcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was Vladdy like contact
Almost looked like it bounced!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that sure looked like strike three to me
Make ’em pay, Guz!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw, Guz!
Don’t take batting lessons from Dunn!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y-Guzzz-Y...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK fellas...freeze on a line drive. No cheap double plays.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New guy Leach back for more........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leach vs 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 8, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, two on for two-spot... if that's not karma, what is?
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TWO-SPOT!!!!! COMES THROUGH!!! DOUBLE TO THE CORNER!!! 8-6 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 8, 2009 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I imagine we're about to see an IBB to Zimm
So Leach can stay in to face Donkey
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed we do...
SHOW ’EM, Dunnster!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This kid's a rosin addict...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scully can't stop talking about that
Brought it up as soon as they came back from commercial when he entered the game. Said he didn’t put it down all night last night
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweatin' under the pressure.. Now Dunn-K-Now!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walking Zim...Please take this personally, Dunn-K...Please?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUNN!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RBI SINGLE!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHAKE N BAKE!!!! SHAKE N BAKE!!! RBI single, 3-run 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 8, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Proof I can admit when a refusal to listen to conventional wisdom works
Elvis bunts a few batters ago, that probably takes away the big inning and leaves you playing for two…. instead, Dunn just drove another run in
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Dukes, you gonna let everyone ELSE get all the RBIs this game?
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO on 0 for 5, Yes on 10-6!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1!!
10-6!!!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOOPERDOOKS with an RBI dribbler!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBI Dribbler vs Power Grounder...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 8, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SUPER DUKES with a power grounder through short, Zimmerman speeds around...10-6!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, lot of credit to NN
He could have just folded, but he came back after that terrible first and shut one of the better offenses in baseball down for the next five innings. Not only did he keep the Dodgers at bay, but he kept the bullpen out of the game. And Dukes with a single!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely, shut the Dodgers down after they hammered him in the first...
Zimmermann!!! Zimmermann!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZIM-MER-MAN! ZIM-MER-MANN!
(one for each…)
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh, I love to watch the ball roll right through the Dodger infield.
Nats 10-6
by MissB on May 8, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dibs just gave the reality check...we still have to get six more outs. Come on Dirty Joe.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meaning we need at least 3 more runs...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Dibs and his stupid reality intruding on my late night enthusiasm...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah!!!!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do like Dibs though...(might meet him soon?)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's warming up for the eighth?
Scully hasn’t shared that information that I’ve heard
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kipper went 2.2 yesterday, right? Is it Scotch Goggles?
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're "keeping it interesting."
(reaches for the Pepto…)
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dirty Joe!!! Back in LA!!! GOING BACK TO CALI!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I could make a bring Villone back out joke...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirty Joe for 2 innings? Kearns stays in for Dunn.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
De-fensive Re-placement, Clapclap clap clap clap!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two? Beimel is the 8th inning guy (when he comes in the 8th)....... there'll be .........some other guy next...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, man, the WFED feed just dropped out...
…this non-Scully guy sucks.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Been loving quality time with Mr. Scully!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dirty Joe with the K! That's one!
Five to go.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
So I get home, hop on the computer and see that the Nats are down 6-4, and my first thought is “Damnit. It would have been nice to be the first away team to win at Dodger Stadium especially with today’s developments. Oh well, at least Ryan got his 25th game in.”
Then I figured, I’ll just follow it online and all of a sudden I see it’s 6-6. Of course that forces me to turn on TV just in time to see Nick’s hit pick up some chalk. Please tell me this is a sign of a turn around for the Nats!
Did I miss anything interesting? How bad was that first inning?
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad. But Z(NN) kept it together and shut down the Dodgers for 5 innings after that.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad those runs didn’t come earlier.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann hit HARD, behind in AB's then held it there...DC finally chipped away...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Manny or St. Claire go out to talk him?
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann, Villone, Beimel...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beimel gets a pop to NJ for out #2, but Wells warming now as a single gets back Zim the Elder.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"This is getting a little TOO interesting..." frets Dave as Kemp beats on an IF single to put two on...
Where’s the Pepto?!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Would have been a nice play, but probably should have been out of the inning
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh, getting nervous--- Guzman couldn't find ball in his glove.
Two safe on base now.
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least there’s the force at third in case it happens again
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman can't come up with Kemp's grounder...two on for Casey Blake...two down...please?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a nobody..... strike him out, Joe.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Dirty Joe...one more. Please...
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 1:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Refuse...to...get...nervous...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To steal a current saying from Japers Rink, and as ridiculous as it might sound… I Believe!
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a familiar refrain around here as well...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess, I’m just feeling that this game is somehow more important. You know? It would just be good to split games at the best team in baseball’s yard.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK now I'm nervous...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BEIMEL!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nationals owe us beer and antacids....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gulp... Tying run to the plate
Here we go again?
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10-7
It was 6-1 when I caught thew score earlier
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blake doubles in a run, Mark "Get Back Home" Loretta looks to tie 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 8, 2009 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'M GOING TO RALLY CAPS LOCK
I BELIEVE THE NATS CAN WIN THIS.
YEAH.
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO NATS GO!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!! BEIMEL!!
WALKS ’EM LOADED.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I BELIEVE...I DON'T KNOW WHY, BUT I BELIEVE...
LET’S GO NATS GO!!! (clap, clap clapclapclap)!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny is not around
Its Pierre. Always have hope in an RBI situation facing Pierre
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say it isn't so JOE! Say it isn't so
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
36 pitches......... and the traditional bases are loaded.........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it isn’t ManRam coming up with the bases loaded…. right?
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PIERRE 0-4 AGAINST BEIMEL...
…GET THIS THIRD OUT! WE BELIEVE!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Then it's a lock?
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must. fight. urge. to be. negative.
You can do it, Natinals. You can close one game out. I believe
by natsFTW on May 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beimel vs Pierre...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If well all believer TInker Bell will stay alive...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
believe...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right where you want him Joey
I BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!!
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GROUND TO NJ!! INNING IS OVER!!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe got the lefties out!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phew............
Errrr…. still three more outs to go
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take at this point… I’ll take giving up one run to get out of that inning.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICK!!! SLICK FIELDING PLAY AND TOSS TO BEIMEL COVERING!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DESPITE THE DRAMA, I STILL LIKE BEIMEL.
he’s unflappable, not one drop of flop sweat the whole time.
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not on HIM, maybe... I have to go change my shirt...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"We need to score" comments Mrs. Doghouse.
“I don’t think I can stomach Joel…” [I reach for the Pepto for both of us…]
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least, get that run back.......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who pitches in the 9th?
Taveras?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's left?
I think it’s Johnny on the Rocks, Hanny, and Wells.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be quick with the hook, Manny...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells? Isn't he warming up? Hanrahan!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells was apparently warming up
I’d guess he’s the closer for tonight
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beimel was just taking his sweet time, had it under control the whole way...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needed to get some extra work in............ Likes Dodger Stadium......
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man we can score more often than a cheap hooker
Texas east?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must be from the Chad Cordero school of “If you have a cushion, use it!” school of pitching.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elvis singles through 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 8, 2009 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Elvis again!
Gotta ride the hot hand……
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ELVIS STARTS IT UP!
Well, uh-huh! Andyhands up to .328 to get on in front of AK.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McDonald is terrible..... we should bat around...
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be fun
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I endorse this product or event.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I forgive Kearns for making it more difficult now,,,,,,
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a nice curveball
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just saying
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah... he's got a vicious little hook
And, like a lot of guys, he has a much better fastball when he’s pitching out of the ‘pen… adds about 5 MPH. He’s had control problems, though… would fit right in with the Nats’ bullpen.
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's definitely been disappointing this season
Speaking as an owner in a long-term keeper league. He was money out of the bullpen last year, and he looked good last night in his first appearance out of the ‘pen this year. He’s looked pretty terrible as a starter, though. Still think he has a future as a #3 starter down the road
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AH's bat had really come alive since he started batting 8th
Plus, his UZR is now slightly positive in fan graphs!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it a bit weird that I miss Austin coming out to “Louisiana Saturday Night”?
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, sucks that I missed that DP… that’s on SportsCenter’s Top 10 for sure.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You'll definitely see that again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez...some of us have to wake up in 4 hours. Why can't we play our long games on the freakin' east coast.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 1:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit and run, Manny's Manny-ging...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will score again this inning.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick, say we're making the playoffs...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watched LOST after game...went to bed at 4:00...woke at 8:00...taped eyes open in 7th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still haven't watched LOST. Will be a long Friday night. GO NATS!
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 7:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're in for a treat, sir...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GUZ!!! singles and Elvis goes 1-3..
Two on for TWO-SPOT!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two-Spot bounces one off a diving Loney...Hernandez scores, 11-7!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz will not walk!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 spot get two
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take one
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NJ singles off of Loney's glove and gets the run back!
Guz to 3rd for Z-man!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
11-7
Ok, a few breaks breaking for the Nats.
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure that stays fair if Loney doesn't get a glove on it
Might have hit the bag… nice piece of hitting by NJ either way
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked fair to me
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… Carpenter seemed pretty sure it would have been foul. I’m not so convinced.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belliard on deck in Beimel's spot.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Full count to Zimmerman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim showing nice patience... coming back from 0-2 to full...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still chased a pretty high one tho… (not that im at all complaining….)
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awwww Guz
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh...extra runs lessen the tension...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, worth a shot...
Guz breaks when NJ gets in a run-down, but they nail him at the plate.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah… i was gonna say NJ was screwed once Zim missed on the hit and run
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the second this game is over I am going out to vote for ZIMM for the allstar game!!!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn... strike 'em out, throw 'em out
Guz had to break. Johnson was dead to rights and just trying to get caught in a rundown at that point
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well... It's Kip
And at least it’s technically not a save situation
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kip the Closer is on...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the Kipper out to start the 9th.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kipper the DOG
He will get the save
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well to me it s a save
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any single-digit lead is a save situation for the Nats.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First-pitch 95 mph strike!
I like those odds.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell... could be a ten run lead and it'd still feel like a save
The way this year’s going
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob just made a funny mistake --
called them the Nots instead of the Nats.
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KIPPER GETS THE K!
ONE!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Vicious hook
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wells freezes Furcal with a two-strike bender...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 8, 2009 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold up there with the Nats winning, Bobby. Let’s at least wait until there are 2 down.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers won't quit, Hudson 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 8, 2009 1:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't need "interesting," here.
Uhhh… not a good matchup.
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously Kip, keep throwing the mid to low 90 fastballs on the outside.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ground ball from Ethier to the mound, 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 8, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tapper back to the mound, to NJ for two!
TWO!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOO!!!!! LONEY SINGLES TO RIGHT...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RALLY CAPS LOCK!
GET ’EM OUT, KIP!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LONEY SINGLES, BUT THEY DON'T CHALLENGE KEARNS' ARM...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kipper the K dog
come on kip
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap. Martin bloops one to score one and put 'em on the corners...
…oh, boy, now it’s Kemp…
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kipper
Its a habit to give up runs in the 9th on this team!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If it was good enough for The Chief...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kemp is a great hitter
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Russell Martin drops a single into left...Willingham dives and comes up empty...11-8 Nationals...
St. Claire to the mound to explain the DC Closer Tradition, “You make it close, or interesting, then you end it, alright Kip?” – Randy St. Claire.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Must end it....... he's the 9th inning guy!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DEFINITELY RALLY CAPS LOCK
I BELIEVE, I BELIEVE THE NATS CAN WIN. —
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ERROR....ERROR...ERROR...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And as Bob and Rob are saying, Kip is throwing some good pitches. The Dodgers just aren’t hitting em hard enough.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE
ZIMMMMMMMMMM
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit and an error, according to Scully
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim sailed 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 8, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Dodgers broadcast just showed the ultimate jinx
Blake is a home run short of the cycle
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That one goes in the FAQ...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO NATS GO!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 8, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game can now officially become
Either the best win or the worst loss of the year
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best win!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CURLY W!!!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FLY BALL TO LEFT FROM BLAKE!!! THE HAMMER HAS IT!! THE HAMMER HAS IT!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8, 2009 1:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We win!!! WE WIN!!!!!!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"What a ballgame!" understates Dave...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IT was like no one wanted to 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 8, 2009 1:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, the Astros game was the one no one wanted to win...
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUR HITTERS WANTED TO WIN
our bull pen is awful
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Hail the Bullpen!!!
Not Awful Enough to Lose……..
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still like Beimel.
Wells had me worried.
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freaking Comcast's internet went down in my hood...
…It may already be time to move Villone back to the 7th or 8th inning. I think Wells will get better. Eye of the TIGER man.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was an ugly ugly great 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 8, 2009 1:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It had variations.....
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like innings 2-7 were alright. Right?!
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Full Play-by-Play
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gamecenter/playbyplay/MLB_20090507_WAS@LA
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 2:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, innings 2-7 was a bunch of 3 batter innings, except for the 4th and the 6th where they only saw 4 batters. Pretty enough for me.
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The late offensive surge was surprising, although the Dodgers bullpen is supposedly overworked,
Being patient and getting Wolf out was key.
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even when they hold on
It becomes more and more evident that they desperately need someone to solidify (maybe that’s a bit of an understatement) the bullpen
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Martis gets another CG?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Beimel may be unavailable Friday night.
by RoscoeNats on May 8, 2009 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
40-pitch inning? Uh huh, and not the closer yet........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Villone was the key and gets the win..... veteran presence.......
There goes his one inning of fame……. Go sit with Tavarez now, old man…
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodnight, Nats Town™!
"It's pretty much all garbage time right now." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on May 8, 2009 1:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vote For ZIMMM
not Pedro
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on May 8, 2009 1:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm voting for Zim(n) as player of the game for giving DC chance to come 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 8, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some sort of postgame will be up in the morning...might end mid sentence and have a lot of zzzzzzzzz's....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on May 8, 2009 1:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8-18-1........!!!!!!!
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sleep well all.
We earned a peaceful night’s sleep.
by MissB on May 8, 2009 1:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The DP
Got #3 on top ten plays behind a really nice hockey goal and a (yawn) shot that was almost from half-court in a blowout in basketball
by bluelineswinger on May 8, 2009 1:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I do the MASN Nats commercial for this game?
“Top of the sixth. Nats are down 6-0 against the best team in baseball, at their stadium. Bam! The Hammer hits a homer to left. 6-1. Next inning, Guzzy sacs in a run and Kearns doubles in NJ and Zim. 6-4. Then the Nats turn it on… with 6 runs in the top of the 8th. BAM, it’s 10-6! Finally bottom of the ninth… time to end it right?! NO! Hell No! Let em get two runs to make things interestings… 11-9 final…. THATS NATS BASEBALL!”
by superjuan on May 8, 2009 1:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good one........
"...the bases loaded failures were the reason, the only reason..."
by cat daddy3000 on May 8, 2009 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs