GameThread: Washington Nationals At Tampa Bay Rays - Game 61 or 62 of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 12:13 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals at Tampa Bay Rays, Jun 14, 2009 1:38 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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I BET THE MANNY SITUATION MAKES IT VERY AWKWARD TO BE IN THAT CLUBHOUSE
ESPECIALLY FOR RIGGLEMANN AND ACTA
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, it seems to be awkward for Johnny and Ray--I can't imagine what it must be like in the clubhouse.
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by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm to DH.
Harris – 5
Johnson – 3
Zimmerman – DH
Dunn – 7
Dukes – 8
Patterson – 9
Gonzalez – 6
Bard – 2
Hernandez – 4
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THATS AN INTERESTING LINEUP
MAYBE IT’L WORK
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AT THIS POINT
ANYTHING WE TRY MIGHT BE BETTER
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHANGE YOUR ROUTINES
CHANGE NATS LUCK
DRIVE TO WORK A DIFFERENT WAY TOMORROW
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny..."not using this lineup hasn't worked, so obviously we will win. I am smarter than everybody."
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
I'll be at lunch in Maryland so I probably won't be subjected to the Nats. Probably just the Orioles.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey...they already have their win for this week. Lighten up with the pressure.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Nats News Network on Jun 14, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOWDEN!!
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by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed...
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jun 14, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Nats News Network on Jun 14, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Heh... tea "leave"...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fruedian slip. oops
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jun 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, why not have Dunn catch and put Bard in CF.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Might increase the D in both positions over the reverse...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Nats News Network on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT? CAN'T HEAR YOU!
EVERYONE’S YELLING SOMETHING ABOUT ACTA!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunting and stealing only help if your player can bunt or steal...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, although I'm sure it's too soon...
…LESS COWBELL!!
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by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick's driving up the pitch count.
The video feed SUX. Ugh.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"It's Nick Johnson souvenier day..." jokes Bob as NJ fouls off ANOTHER one...
…before a NJ™ single!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, OTHER teams' pitchers balk?
DUDE! RISP for RZA…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who Ks. Thank's for playing, Zimmy.
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by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh... Third verse, same as the second...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
geezus, that was ugly
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Pena bunts against the shift... again...
Can someone teach Dunn how to do that?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure. We'll assume that. Why not.
Guess it beats a dinger or extra bases…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosswiler with 14 pitches in the first, Shields with 22...
…first trip through the order uneventful so far.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SOOPERDOOKS!
Leadoff ground-rule double!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh... Less Cowbell!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can lead a horse to water...
…but it’s illegal to make steaks of it in California?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh, 4-pitch walk to Kapler...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Augh! Throw strikes, Rosswiler!
Pitching to contact is working so far…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo-hoo! 5-4-3!!
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by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, TAWH double-bunts for a single but the ump calls it a foul...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny...Teh Thinker.
Struck the pose.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You sure he wasn't just massaging the dewlap?
It must be ready to burst…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upton is picked off, except he gets second anyway...
…sigh
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang...we can't do one of the most basic plays in baseball.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure this will end well.
Double-play or something. Not a three-run home run. Nope.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibs and carpenter were right on about the slowness of PB and EL
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My trivia answer for today is Fred McGriff. I won't be around if there's a question.
9
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MUST SCORE TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, near clown-show DP after Dunn don't run but Dukes do...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
EL GENERALE!!!
Jacks one to LF for a double to score two!!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MOAR RUNZ PLZ!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll have to put the 'o' back in at this rate...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
-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 0 recs
+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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detwiler called him Bardo in the pregame interview.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
I say “Bridget!”
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As the only remaining residents of NatsTown™, we're entitled...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, Manny calls the General "Gonzo"
I’ll miss Manny’s nicknames if he gets fired.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
WHO IS THE ONLY RAY/D-RAY PITCHER TO HIT A HOME RUN?
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO
I DONT THINK ANYONE WILL GET THIS
IT WAS VS THE METS
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Huff?
They must have used a position player as a pitcher once.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sonnastine?
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't you be watching UNC?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I THOUGHT CATDADDY HAD IT BUT...
STANDINGS
ROSCOE 9
E 6.5
GRAYSNAIL 2
RYZIM 1
DOGHOUSE 1
MEZZA 1
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roscoe's out. Later folks. Back tonight for follow-up analysis.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 14, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND THE BRAVES MARLINS METS AND PHILLIES ALL FORFIET REST OF SEASON
NATS WIN THE DIVISION!!!!!
MANNY A SAVIOR!!!!!!!!!
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff walk... not good.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Squeeze play. 4-2 now...
Get OUT of this, Rosswiler!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which year?
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is. -Yogi Berra-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW, WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHAN
11-0 AND ADDING
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick takes 2nd with the heads-up baserunning on a pitch bounced off the catcher!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'LL BE BACK
I WOULDNT MISS THIS FOR ANYTHING
by ryzim22 on Jun 14, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosswiler gets another DP, starting it himself to get around the leadoff single!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 14, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And a popout to end it... does Rosswiler come back for 6?
PH? Uh, wait…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
78 pitches through 5...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
AUGH!
Don’t joke about that.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And... CRAP!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moral? DON'T WALK PEOPLE!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that "crime is the disease, he is the cure"? Something like that.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking of the movie poster for Cobra (if I'm remembering it right)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost said "scoring position" instead of "second,"...
…but precedent doesn’t really warrant that.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
PB puts Elvis on second...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Zimm gets the intentionals to bring up Dunn-K...
…take it personal, Donkey! Hurt ’em.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, sounds like Santana really got clobbered today.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does each game HAVE to have a "defining moment," Bob?
You tool!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up to 3-2...
…ugh.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Ks looking.
Sigh. Why do we bother?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.
.
"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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You noticed that?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Don't complicate the stats!
I was going to try to measure the curse this week.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
SOOPERDOOKS to lead off...
…triple double? Ah, heck, just go yard!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 14, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See how great it is to have the bullpen on the field?
More circus music!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, managed to catch the back end of the double-steal without throwing it away...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beimel's really rocking the rally beard.
We’ll be calling him “ZZ” by the AS break…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Takes one for the team...
…rally time? Whatever.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
"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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You can't escape your past...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The bag might push him off...
…but he was at the edge of the cliff already.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOO!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
........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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See ya Tuesday, Ed (and others). What a day.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
by Doghouse on Jun 14, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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-
by MissB on Jun 14, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 14, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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