GameThread: Washington Nationals- Game 60 or 61 of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 2:29 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals
@ Tampa Bay Rays
Saturday, Jun 13, 2009, 6:08 PM EDT
Tropicana Field
Andy Sonnanstine vs Jordan Zimmermann
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• How Will Zimmermann Do Against The AL Lineup?
• Can The Nationals Make It Through One Game Without An Error?
• Are The Nationals Seriously Shopping Lastings Milledge?
• Think Kearns Will Get A Look In The OF Tonight?
• Thinks Bard Maybe Sits Tonight?
LINKS:
Tonight's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...
Andy Sonnanstine
#21 / Pitcher / Tampa Bay Rays
6-3
185
L
R
Mar 18, 1983
'09 Stats - (4-6, 7.00 ERA), 12 GS, 63.0 IP, 84 H, 50 R, 49 ER, 13 HR's, 18 BB, 33 K's, 1.62 WHIP, .319 BAA.
vs DC - N/A
Origin Story - Drafted by Tampa Bay, 13th Round, 374th overall in 2004 out of Kent State University.
Jordan Zimmermann
#27 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-2
200
R
R
May 23, 1986
'09 Stats - (2-3, 5.71 ERA), 9 GS, 52.0 IP, 57 H, 33 ER, 7 HR's, 14 BB, 54 K's, 1.37 WHIP, .282 BAA.
vs. TB - N/A
Origin Story - Drafted by Washington 67th overall in the 2nd Round of the '07 Draft.
iMPORTANT PROGRAMMING NOTE: LIVE BLOG on MASNSports.com For First Hour...
(ed. note - "In case you hadn't heard, the first hour of tonight's Rays/Nationals game is going to be blacked out to comply with MLB's blackout rules during their national broadcasts, so MASNSports.com's Nationals beat writer Pete McElroy will be live-blogging from the game with updates...
DC Starting Lineup...
- The Guzzzz - SS
- Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Dinkie - DH
- Elijah SSSSSUPER DUKESSSS - LF
- TAWH - CF
- AK - RF
- Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
- Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez - 2B
Who's Watching The Nationals?
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Corey Patterson has been called up.......
Hammer on bereavement leave for funeral of his brother (car accident)…..
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9677990/Sources:-Acta-out-as-Nats’-skip-soon,-Riggleman-in
Fox rumour that Acta is going to be fired. Tracee H. reports, “Chico’s still reporting on Manny, but called to say that Acta, Rizzo and Kasten are sitting together, shooting the breeze before the game. Manny Acta told him, however, that as far as he knows, he’s still the manager.”
Chico also says Frank Robinson is at the game.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
FRANK!!! er, uh MR. ROBINSON!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
If we can't go back to Montreal, let's go back to 2005...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Right, our pitching is finally turning around--let's beat the heck out of it!
Granted, we probably wouldn’t be scrabbling to make 0.300, but I’d like to have some of those young pitchers last more than two seasons…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Back to two-strike bunts for the pitcher...Just get it down the first time!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Not car accident...... crashed SUV during police chase for reckless driving and speeding
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
DO NOT FIRE MANNY ACTA? UNLESS RIGGLEMAN's A MAGICIAN...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he needs a towel.
If he could spend the game leaning on a towel draped over the dugout railing, maybe it counteract the malign influence of TEH DEWLAP. I tell you, calmly sitting on the bench seems to be making Manny all crazy.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Riggleman......... meh...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Lineup...... and Kearns gets another chance...
SS Cristian Guzman
1B Nick Johnson
3B Ryan Zimmerman
DH Adam Dunn
LF Elijah Dukes
CF Willie Harris
RF Austin Kearns
C Wil Nieves
2B Anderson Hernandez
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
yeah...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he'll turn it around?
Gaaah, I had to pick today to run out of beer…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Charlie's painful recollection of last night...
[paraphrased]
“As a Nats fan, after Nick dropped the foul pop, you knew that something bad was going to happen…”
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
The inevitability of it didn't last long...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Game starts late, hope that Ludacris is okay with that...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions
Guz and Johnson down, Zimmerman vs Sonnanstine...
THE KIDS CALL ZIM!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! 1-0 NATIONALS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
Whadda the kids call him?!
ZIMMY! Gives the Nats a 1-0 lead with one swing!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Follow it up, Dunn-K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Rays don't play the shift against Dunn...
…they fear teh Eckstein? Or they know he’ll K?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Has he finally hit enough to left/l-center that the stats are against the shift? If so Eckstein earns the Geenyus label!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
What's wrong with Nick Johnson?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions
Error to start the game...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
E:60 and then another Upton stolen base.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What was Acta saying about not letting those two "steal first"?
As JZ issues a walk to put two on… Double steal here? Again?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
JZ gets his first miscue to pitch around...
…NJ can’t handle a bad-hop grounder, and it’s a lead-off ROE for Upton, who promptly steals second. Gonna be a long night…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
MASN's Pete McElroy's updating on MASN's site too for anyone without coverage...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
Pena K's, Zimm's got the slider snapping...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions
Charlie and Dave have a radical proposal for Frank's effort to speed up games...
…call the strike zone for all pitchers and teams, regardless of their relative youth or winning percentage…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
No, young guys have to earn close calls...it's like an initiation ritual...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
...ghu...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed, strikes a strike, first or ninth, young or old, playoff or 1st game...
You umps can keep the nuance to yourself, and just call it correctly…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
DCMR!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't let E's get to him, well done ZIMMNN!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
hey guys
nicely done by J-Zim, working around the error to K the side. but 24 pitches in the first will make a short outing today.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
That's been his MO...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, Kearns can you hit your way into staying on the team?
Dukes and TAWH out quickly, but AK manages a two-out single in front of “Walk-Off” Wil!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
BLUE GRASS!! I like cheering for you!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Rob and Dibs were
joking that the way the AL gamea were slow, that the join in progress would be after 1 1/2 innings—lokks cloe
Last night's game seemed reeeaaalllyyy long tooooo...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
K-4 for 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions
If thought anything could stop the losing, i'd say something anti-jinx...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff single, but a filthy fastball dances away from Gross for a swinging K.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
K and a double play, oh this kid's good!! 1-0 DC after two!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
MORE RUNS!! LESS E'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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The GUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...follows with single!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
THE DISCERNING EYE!! DNTTDE!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim grounds into a force! Run scorce!! 2-0 Good Guys!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Elvis bunts his way on to start the third...Will Rigglema...ur Acta bunt?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions
Just wanted to write, "Back to back bunts..."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Not now, the Discerning Eye is in effect!
NJ walks to load ’em for the Z-MAN!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Zim GDPs, but someone ELSE boots one for a change, and it's only one out!
2-0 Nats, one down, runners at the corners. Take advantage of another team’s mistakes, Dunn! They’re not even shifting against you!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Y-Dunn-K-Y???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Dunn...
…they’re not shifting because they think you can’t hit AT ALL, not because they think you’ll go the other way!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Dunn and Dukes come up empty...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got back...... bases loaded, no outs for ZimDunnDukes and only one run.....
Okay, that’s not Manny’s fault…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Kasten on Acta
“I think you all watched the game last night, and you watched us lose a game, and if you listed the reasons for why we lost the game, I don’t think the manager would be anywhere on your list of reasons. So it’s hard dealing with that. And yet, we have a record of 16-43, which is, to me, inexplicable. So that’s how I feel.”
via Chatter (WaTimes.com)
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
That's kinda how we all feel, not necessarily Acta's fault, but something just not working...
I did make a list already, Stan. 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
"we all feel" who am I, that's how I feel and what i've read...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the royal "we."
Just as we are not amused by our current record…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Nothing funny about 3 games away from 30-under...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
true enough
but this team was so poorly constructed defensively. if you looked at all the mathmatical projections at the begining of the season, NONE of them had the Nats this bad. it’s been a combination of bad and bad luck.
it’s still Bowden’s fault, and will be for a while. there just aren’t enough sophisticated baseball fans in this market to realize it.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So they understand, "We fired someone?" that's Acta's fate it seems...
Not too bright…Riggleman better be special…or he’ll get Seattled all over again…when the season ends and someone flashy becomes available…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
whoever the interim guy is...
he won’t be there opening day next year.
we’ve been through this before, but i really think they completely clean house, hire an experienced GM, and let him pick his staff, including field manager. IF that includes anyone on the payroll, great.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Think Rizzo's part of the "house cleaning"? Can't imagine him taking a step back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
i really do
i don’t have any info other than gut on this, but if he was going to be the choice, wouldn’t they have done that already?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
BOWDEN!!
This team was “constructed”? That implies planning more involved than “ooh, look, someone toolsy!” Still, as an author of one of the projections that didn’t have the Nats “this bad,” I gotta say… Curse of the Expos is looking more plausible as an explanation…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
C'mon pictures...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
Reid Brignac beats Dukes' throw to second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
"There's strike 4," carps Dave on a swinging strike after the ump misses strike 3...
Zim gets around leadoff double coolly… Still 2-0 nats.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
yay tv!!!
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, MLB.tv is not going back...consarnit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
At the risk of jinxing, J-Zimm could use a quick inning here if he wants to go 6...
…while I like seeing the >1K/IP, I’m not so crazy about >15 pitches/IP…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I'll assume a Pena HR out of the TROP has nothing to do with Jinxes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
2-1 DC...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
K = 6!! Zobrist down looking, Zimmermann's mad about HR...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Up 0-2, Zimmermann ends up walking Gabe Gross with two down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Doghouse better call a good rally inning to make up for his jinxiness....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Zimmermann overcomes walks and jinxes and gets out of the fourth with a 2-1 lead.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Zimm saves Doghouse!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
76 pitches through four innings.
get the pen up, we’re gonna need four innings out of them tonight.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
Especially with the "tired arm" in the back of the team's mind...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and the shot from Pena was a monster.
just about hit the scoreboard OVER the grandstand in right field.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
20 HR's and a .230 AVG...not my style, but effective enough to earn $...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
don't let the average fool you
Pena’s OBP is .367
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I read that Stras builds strength to throw more pitches by throwing a lot of pitches...
…so, maybe J-Zimm can stay in longer if he throws more pitches? Makes as much sense as anything in the AL…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
One of the many Stras stories I've read said his own regimen might conflict with the team'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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
god, that was ugly from A-Hern
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
Alright, Yanks and Mets are done...
…maybe my pictures will be back…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
YEAH!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Acta talk is on MLB.com's front page...now the "anonymous" sources will do it again...
Sorry, Manny, I never asked for this…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
Manny's getting hosed here...
the MLB.com article is just Ladson reguritating Rosenthal’s “major league sources”.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, just recognizing the pattern, it's like grade school media manipulation, leak story, repeat story, reach critical mass, claim they're forced to do it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
did Dibble just say "young catching"?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
Did they call someone young up? (laughs)...
I’m afraid to pick on Dibble, he’ll ban me again…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
duly noted. sorry, i'll refrain from using the "D" word again :-)
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hard slide by Brignac breaks up Upton's a DP opp for DC...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
Nieves had Upton
Guz can’t catch ANYTHING going to his left, including throws from his catcher!Q
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
finally!
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
ok, going out for dinner
pull this one out for us, eh?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 13, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions
I predict a win, though I do every night, and i've been wrong 43 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
CAPS IT IS!! WIN ONE FOR THE ACTA-ER!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the Nationals just want to go ahead and get Acta fired already...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Bu.bu. but we're winning, right?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh...oops, just not used to it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not like they're the Phillies, who gave up 5 in the 1st on 38 pitches and an error...
Bastardo!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
For now...by morning? Might just write the Acta's gone post tonight...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Ken Rosenthal's "anonymous" sources say that Acta's out, everyone's just repeating rumor...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't want to see Bergie's vs Rays #'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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Course that was 3 years ago...Bergmann's totally different now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Too many pitches...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Has Manny pulled him yet?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
As C&D jinxily notes that Bergie has never pitched with a lead yet this season...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
OH **** THIS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Zobrist 3-run blast off Bergmann...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
4-2 Rays...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry I mentioned that winning thing......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if it will come out that the players really didn't like Manny after all.....
Just like the Saint…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Not the players' fault of course, it's the coaches with all their stats and videos...
that’s what’s kept them from throwing strikes I guess…
Though St. Claire’s approach to Ryan Howard and Ibanez still baffles 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
There are larger jinxes at work than mere internet commenters can invoke...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Things Not To Do...
1. Trade Nick Johnson.
2. Fire Acta.
3. Let Bergmann use his slider.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate sliders........ what are they good for?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Doghouse, you are, of course, right.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm talking, of course, about Charlie and Dave...
…they’re recounting some of their Jinx Greatest Hits, starting with Opening Days’ “Hermida has never hit a grand slam…”
(Actually, I’m think it’s Les Expos. Zut alors!)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Bergmann walks Burrell, give up BOMB to Gabe Ewwww....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Has Manny un-crossed his arms yet?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The dewlap needs to pulse a little faster... the Burrell walk had to be the end for Bergmann
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Belt-high sinker gets belted, 2-run blast, Bergmann done...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this one can safely be blamed on my, "So beaten down I don't know when we're winning" commentary...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I may have provoked some unknown power by mentioning the Phillies....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The 5-run innings...... on me....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the 7-run inning let's me off the hook......
I smell burning toast….
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, my. 5 runs, no outs, in less than 20 pitches...
Colome is looking like a savior right now!
It’s always junk time in NatsTown™!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Cue HUGE Dunn HR!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait a minute? Ahh take a point, if it starts a rally!!! DC has to stop this one first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
OH IT WILL
THE RYZIM TRIVIA CHALLENGE CLEARLY STATES IF AFTER 4 MINUTES NO HAS ANSWERED THE REAL RYZIM MAY ANSWER AND HENCE TAKE A POINT BECAUSE RYZIM KNOWS THE ANSWER BECAUSE RYZIM MAKES UP THE QUESTIONS
Sorry, all this scoring had me going crazy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Fictional work:
.“..Mr. McCatty gathered with his staff this morning, ‘Guys, we’ve…(pointing to Manager Manny Acta and himself)…talked about this before and we told you what was going to happen. Manny agrees with me…(Mr. Acta nods silently)…The Slider? It’s done. Fastballs, 2-seam, 4-seam, cut-backs and sinking, curves!, change-ups, even an eephus, but no more sliders. Period.”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
Or maybe I should just say "anonymous" sources gave me that quote and put it in a post as an "overheard" conversation...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Think I can start a rumor? "Nationals Ban PItchers from throwing sliders."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Would that get the dewlap's attention, though.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably not, but it would be funny in this "why do we need sources" world...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Look! Colome hung a slider!
Hilarity and wackiness (and runs) ensue!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
After this, some might actually believe my fiction...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
That McCatty guy has really turned things around for the staff.........
No SLIDERS!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Dukes is talking to the fans in left...that can't end 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
yesterday was worse
Its the close ones blown by bonehead plays that really leave the deep emotional scars
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Yeah, when there's the hint of victory, it hurts too much...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like I arrived just in time
Dukes…. leave it
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Probably shouldn't have mentioned Bergmann's previous outing...At least his #'s in his last two outing against the Rays will be fun reading in the post game...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhhh....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, Sonnanstine's got a 7.00 ERA...or,uh did...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The Nats go down in order, with not a hint of "fight"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Just hacking........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what this is, and it doesn't cost anything...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
My therapist doesn't give ME any discounts...
…and I’m even buying it six at a time! ;)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Sure, bring Colome back out, he looked good...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
Two down, Nick Johnson handles a pop-out from Burrell sans problems...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I know it's topical, but I think Nick Johnson's still on the +-side defensively....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Its not that i thought he was a bad defensive player
Just that the concentration from the guys is really lacking… i wonder whether they really are playing hard for Manny or just saying it. Im sure they dont want another manager…but the dont have much intensity
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I wonder if all the trade talk's getting to Nick...having a family and haven't to think about moving could get to someone...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Colome with quick 1-2-3, let's pretend that lasting inning never happened...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
NJ Singles to right, NJ™, Hernandez to third, and Gabe Gross sails the throw home, Hernandez scores...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Y-Guzz-K-Y?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's out there too much, and therefore I predict inevitable now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Really bad timing with this game and all.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Longoria went to field it but was looking all around instead of at the ball and came up empty...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Sonnanstine out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why, Longoria was eyeing him for some reason...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He would have been running right at Longoria, who bobbled in part because he was looking him back, I think.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Someone say "Junk Time?" In a totally unrelated note, Dunn's coming up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I might've called a Donkey homer, but there are runners on base...... c'est la vie...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I know--it's a dilemma!
Junk time = not clutch
RISP = clutch
Is Junk time > RISP?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
RISP = DP...I solved the equation!!!! Can I do it on a blackboard so others can see!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
And for the advanced mathematicians in the crowd........
Donkey = Goat…
Raccoon algebra……
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The uh, dog ate it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Randy "Expo-for-a-minute" Choate vs Dunn...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn-K-Double-Play...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Go Cavs Go?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope we at least get to watch the Ludacris concert? No?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
See how Zimmerman starts with his glove low, and then lifts it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Charlie and Dave are indirectly (and unfavorably) comparing the Nats to IHOP...
“You say the pancakes are good, and they are.”
“The cook always comes through…”
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Plenty of pancakes, no butter, syrup or facon...(meatless bacon)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
This game is so bad that I've been cleaning my desk for the last few innings.
I found a bunch of foreign change from old vacations, and it’s hard to separate from the new 50-state quarters. I keep thinking they’re Canadian money.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
hehe
ive been watching my usual sunday programs on tv, politics, business and sport.
Its hard to get excited.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Is the game still on? I was eating dinner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been transplanting and mulching in the front yard.......... 100F heat and mosquitoes have been preferable...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The mosquitoes don't even su...ahh forget it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Go ahead...... they definitely don't suck as much blood outa you than NatsTown does...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you tell me how Sunday went so I can just sleep all day and not miss anything?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Sunday
But id wake up in the afternoon….the morning isnt worth it
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Thank you.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
3 outs to get 5 runs and save Acta's job...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Dukes is not giving up....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
F.O.D.'s appreciate that!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He's already at the park????........... pffttttt....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He couldn't get there quick enough...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to watch Patterson, but there's no jokes there...sorry Hammer!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Kearns? with one down....Do not hit into a 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to be, Slumpgrass......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Kearns K's...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason Isringhausen just hit the mascot...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
Heh....... I wondered if the pitchtracker had coughed up a hairball......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Looked like he got hurt halfway through delivery...ended up behind right batter's box...
Would a Pitch Track representation of a blown elbow be excessively cruel…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably........ but, he was a Met and a Cardinal so who cares.....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Uch...how completely worthless to get hurt here, Sorry, Isringhausen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Throwing to Corey F. Patterson.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that K-ing guy..........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Patterson = Kearns = Patterson = Kear..............
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Patterson K's, will now go await Acta's firing...
Punchin’ out…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Time to water the plants and create more mosquito habitat....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Nationals to fire Acta as manager By Jon Heyman, SI.com
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/06/13/acta.to.be.fired/index.html
Manny Acta is likely to be fired soon, perhaps as early as Monday, a National League source confirmed.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Let me guess "sources familiar with the team"?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
No, just the "NL source"....... but Ladson said, "However, two team sources said the report is premature..."
“According to one of the team sources, the Nationals have contemplated letting Acta go since late May but decided, first, to relieve Randy St. Claire of his duties as pitching coach on June 2.”
I don’t like how this is playing out. Sneaky corporate Kasten-like…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 13, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Doghouse!!! You made it onto Yahoo!Sports.com Big League Stew...
Click on McCatty’s name/link in the list…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 13, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Geez. We suck.
My take on Acta is…these are major league players who haven’t quit on their manager. But their manager is obviously not doing the right things to get their heads in the game. These are mostly good hitters and they are not coming through in pressure situations.
If this were a real company and Manny was a sales manager…the best sales team closes 64% of their sales. The second worst sales team closes 42% of their sales. Manny’s sales team, the worst one, closes 27% of their sales. My goodness.
Monday’s an off day.
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