GameThread: Washington Nationals At Tampa Bay Rays - Game 61 or 62 of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 12:13 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals
@ Tampa Bay Rays
Sunday, Jun 14, 2009, 1:38 PM EDT
Tropicana Field
Ross Detwiler vs James Shields
?'s FOR THE DC FAITHFUL...
• Is This Manny Acta's Fault?
• Nick? Nick Johnson? Is That You?
• Can Detwiler Beat Zimmermann's 6 K's From Yesterday?
• Will Manny Get To Manage In Yankee Stadium?
• Can We Just Let Bergmann Sit This One Out? You'll See Why In A Moment...
DC Starting Lineup...
- TAWH - 3B
- Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
- THE KIDS CALL HIM - DH!!!
- The Big Walky - LF
- Elijah SSSSUPER DUKESSSS - CF
- Corey Patterson - RF
- Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - SS
- The Bard - C
- Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez - 2B
LINKS:
This Way, James!! He's Not Listening!! Look At The Camera!!!...
James Shields
#33 / Pitcher / Tampa Bay Rays
6-4
215
R
R
Dec 20, 1981
'09 Stats - (5-5, 3.88 ERA), 13 GS, 81.1 IP, 95 H, 38 R, 33 ER, 10 HR, 20 BB, 63 K's, 1.30 WHIP, .278 BAA.
vs DC - (0-0, 4.50 ERA), 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 HR, 4 BB, 4 K's, 1.83 WHIP, .350 BAA.
Origin Story - Drafted by Tampa Bay, 16th Round, 466th overall in 2000.
Ross Detwiler
#48 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-5
185
R
L
Mar 06, 1986
'09 Stats - (0-3, 5.06 ERA), 5 GS, 26.2 IP, 30 H, 16 R, 15 ER, 1 HR, 9 BB, 23 K's, 1.46 WHIP, .268 BAA.
vs Tampa Bay - N/A
Origin Story - Drafted by Washington, 1st Round, 6th overall in 2006.
Nationals vs James Shields -
Corey Patterson - 2 for 16, .125 AVG, 3 RBI's, 2 BB, 5 K's.
Ryan Zimmerman - 1 for 2, .500 AVG, 1 RBI, 1 BB.
Last Night At Tropicana Field...
E: 60.
The Washington Nationals are padding their lead in the race to commit the most errors in the league, and Nick Johnson's first inning flub last night, his 7th of '09, gave DC 60 E's on the season, which at the end of the day Saturday had them 6 errors ahead of the second place Florida Marlins. Johnson's error didn't cost the Nationals any runs, and neither did the walk that followed to put two on with no outs, because DC starter Jordan Zimmermann struck out the side stranding two while collecting 3 of the 6 K's he'd record in his 5.0 innings on the mound, over which he allowed 4 hits, 2 BB and 1 ER on a HR by Carlos Pena that almost hit the right field scoreboard above the stands in Tropicana in Tropicana Field.
Pena's HR off Zimmermann pulled the Rays within a run at 2-1 DC in the fourh after Ryan Zimmerma--THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM! had launched a solo shot in the first and knocked in a run with a groundout in the third to leave DC with a one-run lead I don't think anyone who knows anything about the '09 Nationals thought would hold up, just how far it would go astray, however, surprised some...
Jason Bergmann replaces Jordan Zimmermann to start the bottom of the sixth, 2-1 Nationals. Evan Longoria and Carlos Pena single and they both score on Ben Zobrist's three-run blast. 4-2 Rays. Bergmann walks Pat Burrell and Gabe Gross makes him pay, two-run HR, 6-2 Rays. Jesus Colome replaces Bergmann and allows two singles and an RBI-double, 7-2 Tampa. Bergmann allows 4 hits and 5 ER on a walk and 2 HR's without recording an out. Bergmann's now given up 13 hits, 11 ER and 5 HR's in 2.0 IP in 2 career outings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
LINKS AND LINKS AND...
• "All the Strasburg hype appears justified". - Dayn Perry - FOX Sports on MSN -
• "Heat on Acta rises after report of firing". - Washington Times' writer Ben Goessling.
It's uncertain for how long, but at least for now, Manny Acta is still the Washington Nationals' manager.
• MLB Draft Analysis: "As always, money name of Scott Boras' game" Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times.
For Stephen Strasburg, and for Boras' mission to get him paid as if he were a free agent rather than a draft pick, baseball's most powerful agent has chosen "extraordinary."
For A Rays' Fan's Perspective Check Out The SBN's Tampa Bay Rays Blog:
Carolyn at We've Got Heart should be an inspiration to anyone who is committed to seeing Ryan Zimmerman voted into the starting spot at 3B in the 2009 All-Star game. The We've Got Heart blogger wrote about her own efforts to help get the Nationals' Face of the Franchise™ voted in in a recent post entitled, "Get the vote out for Zim":
"Although voting online is limited to 25 votes, voting by ballot is unlimited. Did you ever consider taking home a stack of ballots and bringing them back to the game the next time? I was able to punch about 150 ballots in 20 minutes the other night while watching some TV. 20 minutes! And not to brag, but my family has contributed to about 1500-2000 votes mostly done at home while watching TV! Don’t we all have an extra 20 minutes per day to give for Ryan?"
Someone mail me a box of ballots!!!
How Many Times Have You Voted For Zim?
Who's Watching The Nationals?
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Detwiler: "Walks are bad, mm'kay?"
Caught a tidbit from the pre-game show (in-between DC50 cutting in and out—effin’ DTV!!). Detwiler was asked about walks or something and gave that bitter Nats-pitcher laugh, replying something like, “You mean how all but two of my walks have scored this year?” I think he’s getting a better appreciation of the need to throw strikes on this team…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I BET THE MANNY SITUATION MAKES IT VERY AWKWARD TO BE IN THAT CLUBHOUSE
ESPECIALLY FOR RIGGLEMANN AND ACTA
Man, it seems to be awkward for Johnny and Ray--I can't imagine what it must be like in the clubhouse.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Zimm to DH.
Harris – 5
Johnson – 3
Zimmerman – DH
Dunn – 7
Dukes – 8
Patterson – 9
Gonzalez – 6
Bard – 2
Hernandez – 4
And the aerial monkey squad might sortie from where the sun don't shine...
…but, heck, we’re grasping at straws anyway… why not?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I managed to get my TV reception to be consistent by hiding the antenna in the closet...
…does it know I’m using it to watch the Nats? Do the Philly antennas give it grief?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Even the inanimate metal rod is embarrassed by this lineup....
"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 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm even drinking coffee instead of beer for this game...
…gotta do something, right? I’ve got a nice green salad, too—but I’m going to bust out some hotdogs by the end of the game.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Interesting to see TAWH at 3B.
Dunn playing not-DH? Hang on to your hats, folks—it’s gonna be clown-roller-coaster in the field today. Is this lineup Acta’s big “Screw you, Kasten!” farewell? Don’t give me “day game after night game,” this lineup is… questionable…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
ACTA!!
Oh, you made me do it… you made me bust out the all-caps, double-! Manny…. how could you?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
"Questionable"?............... (speechless....)
"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 14, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the one they win, Roscoe!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Carpenter just noted that Shields hasn't walked a batter this month...
…sigh… Well, I guess once you get away from our bullpen the K:BB isn’t so bad.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Does the new week start Sunday or Monday?
I need to now when to start complaining… er, complaining more.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I envy your alternative option for today......
"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 14, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Patterson in RF?
his ONLY benefit is excellent defense in center field. this is more “chicken salad out of chicken feathers”. geez, i wonder why Acta can’t win more ball games (noted with sarcasm).
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 14, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
indeed...
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 14, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
In RF and 2-16 against Shields...... I knew he was going to play, but this is Manny thumbing his nose...
"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 14, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
He was the only one with stats, thus better than the statless...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
there aren't many that play better centerfield defense than Patterson
he’s just kinda wasted in RF. but he’s a better option than Kearns right now. think Kearns is reading the tea leave as well?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The mystery of Kearns will haunt me for years...
Right up there with “Why does Endy Chavez keep swinging for the fences?”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
And after announcing that Kearns would get some chances....
"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 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
fruedian slip. oops
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The darts didn't hit that part of the board..... Lucky us...
"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 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is louder right now...
Fire Acta!! or Not Acta’s Fault?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
in my household? are you kidding?
Cheryl started a “Don’t Fire Manny” group on Facebook last night.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm signing up after 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 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Too many questionable decisions.
We’d have more wins right now if he managed by the book. And bunting & stealing are big parts of that. Fail.
NJ™ Long AB from Johnson and a trademark single follows...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
"It's Nick Johnson souvenier day..." jokes Bob as NJ fouls off ANOTHER one...
…before a NJ™ single!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Shields balks "Two-Spot" 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 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, Dunn's going to get lots of stuff to hit, here...
…in the sense of getting nothing to hit.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Diving change gets Dunn swinging...
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 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Y-Zimm-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 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
geezus, that was ugly
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
Expecting the 0-2 fastball down the middle 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm already regretting the beer-instead-of-coffee decision...
…the last thing I need is to be MORE focused on this game…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I got a good night's rest and had the same too awake for losing feel...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
ROSS-WILE-ER!! ROSS-WILE-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 14, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
Dibs points out that the Rosswiler has a touch of Bally Syndrome.
ERA <2 in first couple of innings, ERA ~7 after… Not clear if it’s from showing pitchers too much early, or from throwing too many pitches (Dibs leans toward too many pitches early… doesn’t Rosswiler have like 6 pitches, anyway?)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
TAWH does his Zim impression to snag the second 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 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH!! A nice Zimmy-like reaction on a hot smash from Burrell!
Hilarious reaction shot of Zimmy not paying attention in the dugout…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Bunt single against the shift again...Carlos Pena on after two-out single by Longoria...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
And Pena bunts against the shift... again...
Can someone teach Dunn how to do that?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I'll assume after last night, they did this accepting he might bunt and taking that knowing they'd get the third 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 14, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure. We'll assume that. Why not.
Guess it beats a dinger or extra bases…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
See Acta's smart, better not make any rash decisions...
Ahh, why not start all over with another coach…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Rosswiler with 14 pitches in the first, Shields with 22...
…first trip through the order uneventful so far.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
SSSSSSSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSSSSS takes a high heater inside to left center for a ground ruler!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
Productive GO from Patterson, Dukes on 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The GENERAL singles one in!! Broken bat RBI single! 1-0 DC...not another 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 14, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
He trieds to go first-to-third on Elvis' single, but Gross make a great throw and he's out at third.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
OMG--are the Nats on the way to MANUFACTURING a run?
Patterson grounds to the right side, and the General flares one to the same place to score Dukes! 1-0 Nats!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
ELVIS singles to right and The General gets nailed going for third...what's that old saying?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
You can lead a horse to water...
…but it’s illegal to make steaks of it in California?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Or carry produce over state lines 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, neither of those are the sayings I was thinking of...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Gabe Gross comes up after the big OF assist....
…grounds out weakly to short!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Oh noes, the walk to Kapler...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Augh! Throw strikes, Rosswiler!
Pitching to contact is working so far…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Harris to Hernandez to Johnson, DP gets Detwiler out of trouble, walk #3 doesn't 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
"Two-Spot" up with one down in the 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
The Nationals, confident in 1-run lead swing away in the third and go down in order...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
You sure he wasn't just massaging the dewlap?
It must be ready to burst…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Eww...what's in there? Water?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Exploding-bat ground out to NJ for out #1...
…third is the start of Danger Time for Rosswiler—let’s see how it goes!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Dance around the bouncing bat, Detwiler...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hit him in the back at least, 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 14, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
A National would end up getting hurt...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Rosswiler picks Upton, who just steals anyway...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Full-count pitch to Burrell...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball four, two on for Longoria...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure this will end well.
Double-play or something. Not a three-run home run. Nope.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Upton takes third without a throw...DP 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 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Harris to Hernandez to Johnson!!! ROSSWILER!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Burrell I knew, Longoria surprised me, one heavy piano he's carrying...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
My answer will be Don Zimmer. Zimmer. Or Lou Piniella.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll play this time..... The answer is Elijah Dukes!!!
"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 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
SSSSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSSSS hits his second double!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
Wondering, didn't get a good replay, Dukes just looked bad 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
EVERY DAY PLAYER!!!
"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 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
EL BARD-O!!
Another double to score El Generale!!
(You still owe us some runs for the clown antics behind the dish, by the way.)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Double-doubles!
I was a little worried Dunn wouldn’t make it all the way to third and it would be a single…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Do your job again Patterson...fly ball keeps you in 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 14, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
(This promise is not guaranteed)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes? What are you doing on a grounder to 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 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
THE GENERAL!!!! TWO-RBI DOUBLE!!! 3-0 DC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
BARD!!! HEARS YOU!!! Single to right to plate the General!!! 4-0 Natinals...ahahahahah!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Crazy Lineup Works!! Manny Points at Dewlap!!! Kasten Announces Contract Extension to Acta thru 2015!!!
"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 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
-1 for Patterson batting 6th......
"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 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
+2 more for the General!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
So do we insultingly call him Bridget from now 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Or Don Bardo?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
It's official, one more nickname only the four of us will find humorous!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, Manny calls the General "Gonzo"
I’ll miss Manny’s nicknames if he gets fired.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
+1 more for Bard????
"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 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Manny = Geenyus w/ the Lineups...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
MOY!!!
"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 14, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Rays' announcers are saying some crazy stuff about Acta's job being in jeopardy?
DC’s up 4-0? What’s their problem?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Crazy talk..... Manny's engineering the two best drafts in league history..
"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 14, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
McGRIFF!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Elijah Dukes!!!!
"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 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Lilly?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
1st pitch of his 1st AB.......
"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 14, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Sonnastine?
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
UNC is playing AZ State in the 1st round of
the College World Series.
It’s their ace versus our ace. They’re up 1-0 at this point.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
I am, but flipping back and forth
between innings…and following along with youguys here.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
has a crazy ethnic name...
"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 14, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't 'cause I'm a cheater...
"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 14, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ima Googler...
"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 14, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
No way. That's just one of the coolest names ever.
How long was he on the Rays? I remember him on the Orioles way back in the day.
You;ll find out if the Acta-let's-do-a volleyball-type-rotation works.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
Here's a preview. Mike MacDougal strikes out the side to preserve a one-run DC lead...
Manny Acta has contract renewed for 3-years!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
AND THE BRAVES MARLINS METS AND PHILLIES ALL FORFIET REST OF SEASON
NATS WIN THE DIVISION!!!!!
MANNY A SAVIOR!!!!!!!!!
I'm waiting for the day Adam Dunn slots in as pitcher.
He was a quarterback, you know. Could work. heh.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
But Dunn refuses to throw sliders, cause he says they aren't fair...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
He sez hHanny gets to throw ALL the sliders..
cuz they work so well for Hanny.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
He's turning that stat around today!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't give in to Kapler, Rosswi......... dang...
"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 14, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate Comcast on Sundays...keeps dropping 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 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
KAPLERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Brignac brings an end to the rally with a fly ball to right...4-2 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 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ack........ both walks scored.....
"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 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Which year?
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
Nick Johson lines a single to center, NJ™!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
And Dibble demonstrates his ignorance by mis-identifying Boba Fett as a "rebel" instead of a bounty hunter...
…er, not that I’d know…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Nick takes 2nd with the heads-up baserunning on a pitch bounced off the catcher!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Nick takes second on a WP, can't we just call it an SB, he doesn't get many!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
NJ moves to third on Zimmy's fly out...
…wow, it’s like some good funadmentals are resulting in a scoring opportunity.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
The Nationals are good at these, watch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet groundout, 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 14, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes K's swinging...4-2 DC lead will have to be 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 14, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't even hit a flyball......
"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 14, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Pfft. Rebel...Next thing you'll tell me the Greedo always shot 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 14, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You're going to miss a rare win!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Rosswiler gets another DP, starting it himself to get around the leadoff single!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Detwiler walks the leadoff runner, and starts a DP himself on Burrell's shattered-bat grounder...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
"leadoff batter"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, timely DP before he could steal....
"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
And a popout to end it... does Rosswiler come back for 6?
PH? Uh, wait…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Just checked, at only 78 he has to come back...or bring in 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 14, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Who hasn't pitched in a while and needs some work?
"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 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Manny needs to see how they perform in this situation, so he knows what to do when the games count....
What?…
"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 14, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I just checked the lineup to see when his spot came up....
AL ball isn’t all bad…. Go for 6, Rosswiler!
"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 14, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Bridget!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Bardo lines out to second, and the Rosswiler's going to have to preserve 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
All of them hackin'....... 6 pitch inning for Shields......
"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 14, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
They're up by two, want to just get out quickly with a win...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh that's right........ day off in NYC...... could get in a party or two tonight...
I would have thought a workout in DC tomorrow and the train to NY on Tuesday…
"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 14, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What's a "workout"?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently 5 minutes of optional video on the plane to the City.....
"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 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Corey Patterson's robbed by a leaping Pena!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Detwiler gets two quick out in the sixth and then walks Gabe Gross in front of the other Gabe...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
Scotch Goggles is watching...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
OH !^&!^&!^&!^^ THIS!!! KAPLER JUST CLEARS THE WALL WITH A LINE DRIVE...after a two-out WALK!!!!
4-4 in the sixth.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
and don't throw inside to Kapler...
"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 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing worse than getting beat twice in a series by the bad guy from Stallone's Cobra...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that "crime is the disease, he is the cure"? Something like that.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Kapler?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking of the movie poster for Cobra (if I'm remembering it right)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Crime is a disease...Meet the cure!!
Think his toothpick was the cure!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Why did Manny tell him to walk Gabe Gross there...ooooohhh!! MANNY!! FIRE HIM! FIRE HIM!! FIRE HIM!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Three of five walks Rosswiler issued came around to score...
…Elvis draws the leadoff walk—let’s see if the Nats can manage to make Shields regret his first free pass of the month.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Oh, FFS!
TAWH hits the ball easily 70 feet farther than Kapler, and it’s an easy catch for Upton instead of a 2-run homer…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Choate vs 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 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Navarro lazies a pitch outside and Hernandez takes 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 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I almost said "scoring position" instead of "second,"...
…but precedent doesn’t really warrant that.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
man.......... that is the truth, 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 14, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Prescient.......
"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 14, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon now NICK!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick grounds out and Zimm gets the intentionals to set up the Lefty vs Lefty...
Dunn vs Choate 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 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish there was such a thing as clutchiness...
"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 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Clutchiness thy name is Walky!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Slumpmaster Dunn watches the game sail by....
"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 14, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Zimm gets the intentionals to bring up Dunn-K...
…take it personal, Donkey! Hurt ’em.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Dunn quickly down 1-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
(Comments deleted By The Committee To Make You Believe Dunn's The Bestest)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
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"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 14, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't lift the bat off his shoulder...... None to your liking, Dinky?
"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 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Both clearly low...ughs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Works it full taking, strike three, I mean, ball four...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Scotch Goggles gonna get it 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 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions
Two-out walk to Pat Burrell and Longballia steps in against SGoggles!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Tavarez gets Longoria to chase a sweeping slider out of the zone...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Goggles drinks it down with the K...
…meanwhile, Rob and Bob have come to praise Acta, not to bury him.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Way to go, Kasten. Now you have another no-win situation...
"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 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Once it seem inevitable, everyone loves him!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't wait til he goes and then everyone get all "truthy" about what the real problems were?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
And Manny does have ties to the Expos, which doesn't work in anyone's favor...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe it's only the coaches that are the Curse?
"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 14, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't complicate the stats!
I was going to try to measure the curse this week.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
K's on three pitches...... goggly.......
"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 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He's got to get on so Corey can go 4 LOB on the day...
"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 14, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan (Don't Call Me Ben) Wheeler's got the cowbells clanging...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Never should have let that one guy get away with the cowbell 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 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Villone gives up a leadoff double in the bottom of the 8th...
"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
Pop fly to foul territory in left, and Willie Harris trips over DC bullpen catchers as the ball falls to the ground...
ROBLEDO!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
They don't have spotters, either?
"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 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't hear over the COWBELLS!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
See how great it is to have the bullpen on the field?
More circus music!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Look forward to the new bullpen when we play them again in 2012...
Unless, you know, the Mayans are 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The Mayans thought the Nats sucked, too?
"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 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Predicted it using only the stars as a guide, but they used the name "Actar" instead of "Acta"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
And then saw there was no further need for a calendar......
Actar ends the universe as we know it………
"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 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya know, anyone who didn't watch this s**t wouldn't believe 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 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
How many books are going to be written about this season?
"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 14, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The Worst Season Ever - by prize-winning Author Manny Acta.
Other books include.
Just Keep’em Folded.
Why Argue When You Can’t Win.
And the NY Times’ best-seller “It Was All Bowden’s Fault.”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, the motivational speaker circuit......
"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 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
GAAAAAH!
Ball deflects off the 3B bag away from TAWH, who was camped out waiting for it… 5-4 Rays.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Well, managed to catch the back end of the double-steal without throwing it away...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Was waiting for it to bounce off Kapler's helmet or something...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Beimel's really rocking the rally beard.
We’ll be calling him “ZZ” by the AS break…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
3 outs to get 1 run...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
2 outs to get 1 run after Guz K's looking...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
1 out to get 1 run after Elvis K's swinging over a 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 14, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Curve? Ahhh whatever...Austin Kearns....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever he's 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 14, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
"You know he wants to rub it!"
Probably the most uncomfortable bit of baseball commentating I’ve had to endure…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
MORE COWBELLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnson can't hold up on a slider outside...
Will the third base bag cost Manny Acta his 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 14, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a 3rd base coach..... I'm sure he made many enemies amongst the bags...
"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 14, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The bag might push him off...
…but he was at the edge of the cliff already.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
If i were able to study people by their expressions, which I'm not trained to do...
Manny Acta looked like he knows what’s coming after the game, just had an odd look to him every time he was shown…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Kearns finds a way to get 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 Patrick Reddington on Jun 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Win it, Nick and make us sorry for being quitters!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
........OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Geez, that went well....
it’s kind of soul crushing at tis point —and we aren’t even out there playing. Can you imagine how bad it must be in that lockerroom?
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
I imagine 25 guys with bats pounding away at a third base bag...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, I would actually applaud that if it would loosen them up...
and help them get focused again.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
Unfortunately, DC's going to try the token "We're doing something" firing instead of an Office-Space-esque beatdown of an inanimate object...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Bright side, bright side...
…so the General had 3 RBI and no errors, right? Is he looking like someone legit for the middle IF? Meh. This game was just… ridonkulous…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Perhaps, a change of face will bring some enthusiasm and energy...
They all seem to be just going through the paces – haltingly, error-prone, and dead-eyed.
OTOH- I"m watching the UNC-ASU CWS game — it’s a 1-1 pitcher’s duel with both starters still in for the 8th. Wow, what a concept!
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
It's going to be Manny Acta Monday!!! Get Ready to Riggle-it, Just a little bit!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
Punchin' out...should be a fun off-day before we head to Gotham...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions
Bye, Ed.
Why don’t you go watch reruns of the Stanley Cup Finals — and celebrate. Forget the Nats for a couple of days.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
(mumbles as he walks away)..."Stupid third base bag..."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 14, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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