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Washington Nationals at New York Yankees, Jun 16, 2009 7:05 PM EDT



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Washington Nationals
@ New York Yankees

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Yankee Stadium

Shairon Martis vs CC Sabathia

Partly cloudy. Game time temperature around 70.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

Why Is Manny Acta Still Here, And What Does It Mean?

• Shairon vs CC? Who you got?

• What The....Is A DH?

• Who The...Is Mark Teixeira?

• Uh, How Many HR's Have Been Hit To Right? Mr. Dunn, Meet The New Yankee Stadium!

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. The Guzzz - DH
  2. Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
  3. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! - 3B
  4. Elijah SSSSUPER DUKESSSSS - CF
  5. The Big Donkey - LF
  6. AK - RF
  7. Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - SS
  8. Wil "Blocker' Nieves - C
  9. Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez - 2B

LINKS:

Manny Acta Is Still Standing!
Get Rid Of Austin Kearns
The Washington Nationals Managerial Dilemma: On Manny Acta, and Passion


 Coverage COntinues After The Jump>>>>


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CC Sabathia Won't Even Look At A 16-45 Team...


CC Sabathia

#52 / Pitcher / New York Yankees

6-7

290

L

L

Jul 21, 1980

 

'09 Stats - (5-4, 3.68 ERA), 13 GS, 93.0 IP, 2 CG, 1 SO, 76 H, 41 R, 38 ER, 7 HR, 29 BB, 67 K's, 1.13 WHIP, .223 AVG. 

vs DC - (1-1, 1.65 ERA), 2 GS, 16.1 IP, 1 CG/SO, 9 H, 3 ER, 6 BB, 14 K's, 0.92 WHIP, .170 BAA. 

Origin Story - Selected by Cleveland - 1st Round, 20th overall in 1998. Traded to Milwaukee (7/7/08) for Matt LaPorta (IF/OF), Rob Bryson (RHP), Zach Johnson (LHP), Michael Brantley (OF). Signed with NYY as a free agent (12/20/08).


The Nationals' Starting Pitcher Is Going To Stare At You Now...


Shairon Martis

#39 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals

6-1

175

R

R

Mar 30, 1987

 

'09 Stats - (5-1, 5.04 ERA), 12 GS, 69.2 IP, 65 H, 40 R, 39 ER, 8 HR, 29 BB, 28 K's, 1.35 WHIP, .249 BAA. 

vs NYY - N/A

Origin Story - Signed with San Francisco as Amateur Free Agent (2/10/04), Traded to Washington for Mike Stanton (LHP). 


CC vs DC - 

Ronnie Belliard - 0 for 4, .000 AVG. 

Adam Dunn - 4 for 22, .182 AVG, 2 2B, 2 RBI's, 1 BB, 8 K's. 

Cristian Guzman - 9 for 34, .265 AVG, 2 2B, 2 RBI's, 1 BB, 7 K's. 

Willie Harris - 1 for 8, .125 AVG. 

Austin Kearns - 2 for 12, .167 AVG, 1 2B. 

Ryan Zimmerman - 0 for 4, .000 AVG, 2 K's. 

The Nationals vs Mariano Rivera

Ronnie Belliard - 1 for 6, .167 AVG, 1 2B, 2 K's. 

Elijah Dukes - 1 for 2, .500 AVG, 1 K. 

Adam Dunn - 0 for 2, .000 AVG, 2 K's. 

Cristian Guzman - 1 for 5, .200 AVG, 1 SB. 

Nick Johnson - 0 for 1, .000 AVG. 

Corey Patterson - 1 for 5, .200 AVG, 1 2B. 

Ryan Zimmerman - 1 for 2, .500 AVG, 1 HR, 1 K. 

VOTE ZIM: UPDATE!!!

When we last checked in on the voting for the 2009 MLB All-Star Game, Ryan Zimmerman trailed NY Mets' third baseman David Wright by a margin of 247,745 votes. (994,855 for Wright vs 747,380 for Zim). Apparently the voting public has picked up the pace...

  1. David Wright - NYM - 1,256,736
  2. Ryan Zimmerman - WAS - 920,780 
  3. Chipper Jones - ATL - 864,017
David Wright now leads the race for the starting spot at third by 335,956 votes, that's an 88,211 vote increase in his lead since last time out. In one week, Ryan Zimmerman added 173,400 votes, Wright added 226,881, and Chipper Jones actually had the second biggest increase, going from 640,598 to 864,017, for a week's total of 223,419. 

DC vs NY - 

The Washington Nationals have played just 3 games against the New York Yankees since the Expos moved to DC. Washington welcomed the Yankees into RFK Stadium back in 2006, from June 16-18, for a three-game series in which DC managed to take 2 of 3 at home against NY. Ryan Zimmerman homered off Chien-Ming Wang in the bottom of the ninth of the series finale to lift the Nationals to a 2-1 lead over the Yanks in the DC franchise's brief history. Former DC reliever Gary Majewski got the win in Game 3 when Zimmerman homered. Game 2 saw the Nationals score 5 runs late in the game to claim an 11-9 DC victory over NY, with Washington led by Jose Vidro, Jose Guillen and the big bat of former pinch hitter Daryle Ward. The Series opener, the only game the Yankees would win, ended when Bernie Williams broke a tie with a ninth inning HR off Chad Cordero in a 7-5 NY win. 

At the end of the NY/DC series in '06, the Yankees were 38-29, just 1.0 game behind AL East-leading Boston, and the Nationals 32-39, good for 3rd in the NL East after 71 games. Heading into play today, the Yankees are 36-27, 2.0 games behind the AL East-leading Red Sox, the Nationals find themselves 5th in the NL East at 16-45, 20.0 games behind the 1st place Phillies, and 13.5 games behind the NL East's fourth-place Braves...The Yankees have won just 5 of their last 10, the Nationals just 2. NY is 20-12 at home, DC 6 and 23 on the road in '09...Those are just numbers though...

Who Wants To Shock The World!! Let's Take Two Of Three From New York!!


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BREAKOUT GAME

LETS TAKE 3 OF 3

WHOS WITH ME( EVERYONE IN NATSTOWN SHOULD BE)

LETS turn it around. We all remember last years CC shutout up in Milwaukee.
LETS GO NATS!!!

by ryzim22 on Jun 16, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

We're gonna suck as usual tonight and get creamed by the yankees.

After this series we’ll find the Nats player crying to the mom’s and praying for the season to end. ;) am I kidding? Who knows???

by Berndaddy on Jun 16, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh, let's go Nats go?

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

LET'S GO NATS GO!!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Go Nats Go Let's !!!!

In winning will the game be won…

Reverse psychology

We will play badly = We will win !!! ;>)

by Berndaddy on Jun 16, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

As soon as we completely give up hope they'll....

Ahh, who am I kidding…there’s a chance DC wins one or two of the next two…I still have bad dreams about CC in Brewers’ duds…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. CC sort of owns the Nats. I doubt much will change tonight.

Maybe they’ll make a bunch of errors and we’ll be within a field goal.

by RoscoeNats on Jun 16, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you guys serious or are you just anti jinxing

because if there is no antijinxing then the Nats will win all three

by ryzim22 on Jun 16, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking for myself...I'm serious. I think we won't get 3 runs tonight and the Yanks will get maybe 8+ earned/unearned.

Can’t give extra outs to good team.

CC sort of owns us and can go 120+ pitches. So, they should get to their late ining bullpen guys with ease. Joba or whoever in the 8th and Rivera in the 9th if it’s a save situation.

by RoscoeNats on Jun 16, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1 for Netherlands Antilles!

I can’t believe that didn’t occur to anyone as a nickname before we came up with Smarty. And if someone did and we missed, we’re big dodo-brains.

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, Doghouse I worked in the Hotel biz forever and thought Curacao was a drink..

imagine my shock at it being a country… A freakin’ country really to bad the drink is ok with OJ. Not the person the juice. Not steroids….oh I confused now…

by Berndaddy on Jun 16, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still like Smarty !!! He could be Smarty the Curacao Kid.

Kind of like my name is Bernie but I’m really Bernardo Jose Francisco.. you get what I’m saying…

by Berndaddy on Jun 16, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are kidding? I love Blue Hawaiians!

Smarty the Curacao Kid vs CC “I wish my nickname were as cool as yours” Sabathia? No contest!

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

sweet

we beat John Smoltz. at least the MASN ad with Miss Chatter says so :-)

Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com

by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 16, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boston DARES mess with Miss Chatter's mighty mojo?

I can hardly wait for the mocking MASN ad next season! Hers is really the only one of those that I’m not totally sick of.

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

they are all getting old

I really like the new AFLAC ad with all the critters, especially breaks me up to see a Hereford beef cow with a milking machine attached to her. Couldn’t they find a dairy cow or did they do that on purpose as an inside joke. Anyway, it makes me laugh.

by gengreen17 on Jun 16, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's gotten the least play, I think.

Meanwhile, I’m ready to forget who(?) Wil Nieves(!) is.

by Chris Pendley on Jun 16, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mike and the Mad Dog

says this is the biggest favorite he has ever seen in a regular season game.
4:1 odds
Also, you guys got MASN commercials\
I cant go anywhere without seeing a colin ballester billboard or hear him talk about how his favorite show starts at ten and he gets home 10:58.
But with Time Warner Cable, Collin can press start over and watch his favorite show
YAY!!!!!!

by ryzim22 on Jun 16, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions  

LET'S GO NATS GO!!! Back in a few...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Lineup...um

Guzman DH
NJ
Zimm
DUKES at cleanup CF
Dunn LF
Kearns
General SS
Nieves
Elvis

by RoscoeNats on Jun 16, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

WTH??

I guess the fences are so close they figure even Dunn has enough range to cover the field… Mannygering?

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just Manny really being Manny now, FTWManny's gonna do his thing now!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the 'Cuse report!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

MANNY! MANNY! MANNY!!! MANNY!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

odd as it is, I can see that lineup...

…though much as it pains me to say it, Hammer in RF instead of AK… No, wait—I just proved AK is going to improve, right? AK goes yard twice tonight! I’m calling it now!

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go big or go home, I guess.

I’m gonna go look up some UZR. When y’all hear me scream you’ll know I found it.

by Chris Pendley on Jun 16, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zimmy's still good, +19.9...

The rest? Not so much…

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa.

NJ’s been sub-replacement level at 1B according to UZR. What?

by Chris Pendley on Jun 16, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

So is Guz at SS...

…remember he was a plus defensive player instead of DH?

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

NJ was guest on the radio pre-game show.

New Yankee stadium isn’t much like the old stadium. He said he was “there to win” and/or “wanted to win some games” at least three times during the 5-minute interview. Admired guys like Jeter and Posada when he was coming up with the Yankees, kept his mouth shut and tried to learn from the vets. Play the game “the right way,” “play to win” and “leave it all on the field.” Not satisfied with his wing right now, needs to swing at more strikes. Feels like his “lower half” is “wrong” when he’s swinging at bad pitches. Sabathia is tough, the plan is: if you get a pitch, don’t miss it. Not real worried about whether the Yankee fans remember him, figures it was a few years ago. Was nice to play in the post season; he hopes to do it again someday.

Entertainingly, Charlie and Dave tweak the new stadium as being better suited to Willamsport because of its little-league dimensions, heh.

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Dunn's gonna go all Donkey on right field!!!!! It's windy up here too!!! WIND-AIDED HR's ROOL!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lets go Nats

show CC how we play in DC

by ryzim22 on Jun 16, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

America is great

Where else can you get the Tyra Banks show on the same channel as DC Baseball

by ryzim22 on Jun 16, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh, just had to watch two minutes of King Of Queens before the game...

Is that what passes for funny these days?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

How Sad...

Johnny Holiday has a grandson with a brain tumor. They have a fundraiser tomorrow night at a barber shop in Gaithersburg, MD to benefit the brain cancer center at Children’s Hospital. Buzzcuts for 15 dollars. Johnny’s getting one. Ray might get one. I may make a donation.

by RoscoeNats on Jun 16, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions  

To paraphrase C&D re: Manny...

…Ken Rosenthal is a big jerk..

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

+1 SAVE MANNY!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh, now they're turning the screws over a TAPED national anthem...

“… you’d think there’d always be someone available with all the talent in this town…”

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Yanks 27-10 in games they don't commit an error...There are games like those?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is that over the history of the franchise or something?

‘Cuz that can’t be more than one game per season…

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does Guz have tickets to a show?

He popped out on the first pitch…

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

NJ waits until the second pitch to fly out...

…although he did hit it out of the infield.

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um, let's go Nats go?

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

LET'S GO NATS GO!!! WE WANT STRASBURG!! DO NOT TRADE NICK JOHNSON!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow. Zimmy grounds out on the third pitch.

Let’s see if Dukes can go 4 pitches!

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dukes will be a patient leadoff hitter in the second, I swear..SMARTY!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

OUch...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn Don't Bunnt!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just game him 3 outs, make him work for the rest...Tell'em MANNY!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeter = Guzman...heh...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

AK catches a first-pitch fly out?!

Geez, are they all going out to dinner afterwards? Must be!

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

They're all going to Jay-Z's club with Jeter...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

(I have no idea if Jay-Z even has a club...just wanted to say New Yorky stuff)...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeter and Guzzzzzzzzzzz

are going to Beauty and the Beast this evening

by ryzim22 on Jun 16, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh, which is which...

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh noes! It took Smarty 3 pitches to get the third out!!

Better Tex-Ra in two…

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, ball 3 was totally strike 3!

Texy walks.

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Yankees' Third Baseman is 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 16, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

A-ROID

OR IS IT A-FRAUD
OR STRAY-ROD

by ryzim22 on Jun 16, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

For me he's just like the Old Giants' Left Fielder...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dukes vs Sabathia...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

OK maybe Dunn...Dukes chases 1-2 pitch into the dirt...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

WICKED DRIBBLER!!! 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 16, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would have said "dribblah" in that case...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heh. Gonna have to catch the rest of the rally in the car.

Keep it going, guys! LET’S GO NATS GO!

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Run, it's in between pitches...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

BIG DINKIE!!!

DINKERZ!

We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.

by Doghouse on Jun 16, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Rizzo points to head. Kearns lifts arms...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't Kearnse that pitch...Ahhh he Kearnsed 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 16, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I saw the 2-12 with only 2 strikeouts........ and wondered if the remaining 8 were all doubleplays...

"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 16, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smarty'll get out of it...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do not throw sliders.......

"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Jun 16, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Martis' walks are overtaking his K's by far now...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

31-28....... whoa.....

"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 16, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bases loaded sac fly to left and Dunn's never going to beat the runner home...1-0 NY...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

That might be preferable....

"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Jun 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Martis embarrasses Jeter!!!

"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 16, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now how about a hit or two? Nothing fancy, just some offense...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Make CC throw some pitches from the stretch....

"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 16, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Back-to-back singles to start the 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 16, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Groundout by Matsui and it's 2nd and 3rd...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only a sac fly........ only a sac fly......

"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 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

He works hard on the mound...... not really a good thing, but

"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 16, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

How could things get worse? I shouldn't ask that, some might think it's a challenge...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

And every time *that* question is asked...... it does....... invariably.

"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 16, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

This game might be over in an hour...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well-uh-huh, Anderson "Elvis" Hernadez starts things with a GRDBL to left center....Guzzz?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

grounds out to Jeter...

"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 16, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two pitches from the stretch for CC...... fun while it lasted...

"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 16, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

He took more than the first time...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

AH!!! ..........AH!!!

JINXER!!!!

"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 16, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

ROSCOE says the Jinx Don't WORK!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was hoping it would...... here...

"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 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe well-groomed beard Nieves will star...nope fouls 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 16, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

ZIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

E: 61.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Zim bounces a throw to first, Damon takes second, then third on Tex's groundout...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

After the NY 3B walks, Cano rips a grounder off Nick Johnson's chest for an RBI single, 2-0 NY...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zim and Nick...... defensive stats are overrated...

"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 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

The starting lineup for the Yanks tonight is making $127 million this year.
Ahhh! the balance in the MLB!

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

More than double the Nationals...? DC's around $60 now 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 16, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I DON'T WANT DON RIGGLES!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me neither...... heh... +1

"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 16, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

So at this point in the season every win is worth about $4M.

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

And don’t forget another $80 million sitting on the bench!

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Chases ball four instead of loading them...full-count change is cruel...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doesn’t anyone notice the bounce to the step, the sheer confidence , and the optimism that is just flowing out from the Nats. I’ve seen more energy at funerals!

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Tough when you know you're stinking costs your manager 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 16, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

They wouldn’t fire him in NY would they?

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zim's clean, so is his one-out single...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was talking about the play by A Rod.

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know, just comparing our squeeky clean star third baseman to their tarnished jerk...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michael Kay just said that Boras told him he wants $36 (indirectly, citing JD Drew's signing bonus and the increased MLB revenue)...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah notice you have not heard too much Steroid Man’s use of steroids ately.
How the heck does he get away with it??? Especially after Bonds.

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

$$$$$NY$$$$

"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 16, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

No one likes A-Roids' act, but Bonds was straight-up jerk for years, I think everyone paid him back...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

They did that to Giambi something awful in his first game post "admission"...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whatever happened to revenue sharing between the haves and have not’s?

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

The Yankees actually don't have to pay this year, because they built a park, but it's still a rule...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Martis walks Jeter with two down in the fourth...C.C.'s thrown just 46 through 4...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

McChatty? 3-0 to Damon......... 80 pitches and ...... 3-2......

"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 16, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Martis struggles his way out of trouble...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great to have a writer running this place....

"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 16, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damon pops out........ only 2 runs!!! only 2 runs!!! Martis should get his 5 innings in....

Mets were down by how much at this point to these guys?

"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 16, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

With Johace on the mound...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Molly Hatchet"

It’s times like this that I really like the combination of Bob and Rob.

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Hahaha… god I love seeing noodle arm out in left getting that ball back in like a little leaguer.

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Who's arm is worse? Damon's or Dunn's?

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who's = Whose 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 16, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

By far Damon’s. At least Dunn doesn’t always crowhop it… and still look weak armed in the process.

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

THE GENERAL sends a one-out single screaming into left...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's get some runs

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Your fingers to their bats, I hope...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Back to back 1-out singles in front of A-Hands...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

So maybe...

the Nats can start a rally?

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks you rally starter...

1) Beat Yankees
2) Take over the world!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're welcome

didn’t know I had the ability

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bottom of the order rules!!!!

"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 16, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

5 hits to 3 for the Janks...

"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 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I likey the 6th hit....

"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 16, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nieves with the professional 9-pitch AB and gets the single......

"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 16, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

...and a well-groomed beard...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

ANDERSON HERNANDEZ??? GOOEESS DEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

3-2 Nationals!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

AH!!!................AH!!!........AH!!!!

"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 16, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the Nats finally take advantage of the $1M bandbox!

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

$1M = $1B… or more like $1.2B. but who’s counting!

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

And it was to LF, not the RF softball fence...

"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 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hernandez homered to left, Gonzalez and Nieves scored. (93/fastball)

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

"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 16, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes!!!

Go Nats!

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

A genu-ine lead!!! Now stop walking people Martis, and get through a quick one...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Teixeira flied out to center

"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 16, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

NY 3B grounds to ZIM!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Slappy....... STFD.....

"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 16, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh, two-out single and a two-out walk, and McChatty calls to the pen...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shairon vs. Godzilla........ Don't lose him, Martis!!!

"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 16, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

GO on two pitches......... MARTIS!!!

"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 16, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Might be it for Martis, up to 98...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

“No activity in the Nats bullpen” – Bob

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey… it’s not like Martis is swinging a bat tonight, right?

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Little less stress, I guess...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

But really, does he have 20 more pitches left?

"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 16, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's not like he's CC Sabathia......... He's better!!!!

"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 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

(whispers) and more svelt...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

And that's with the pin-striped suit....

Shairon back out….

"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 16, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

And he's already done with the sixth!!!! 3-2 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 16, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zim pops out to that Tex guy to start 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 16, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Took him 9 pitches, though...... not like some others....

"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 16, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good AB. CC holds it at 3-2 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 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zim, Dukes and Dunn< Alberto, Wil and Anderson......

"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 16, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Good...

Swisher is out

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Melky's out, and Martis is almost...through 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 16, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

...and now he is through!! Jeter grounds out, Shairon Martis through six with 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 16, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

106 pitches........ 53 strikes and 53 balls.....

RACCOON NATION LOVES MARTIS!!!!

"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 16, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unanimous Raccoon Love for SMARTY....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

This post locked up, so I went to the store.....

We were ahead before the jinxers showed up and spooked Villone with their vibes….

"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 16, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Earn this start Private 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 16, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Awkward but effective grab...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gee,

just what I was thinking

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

why do i have an awful feeling that ive seen this game before

Im almost cant watch to see the inevitable.

"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."

by Mezza on Jun 16, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Censored myself, Mr. Acta wouldn't like profanity...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

VILLONE!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

HERE WE GO AGAIN ON OUR OWN

GOING DOWN THE ONLY ROAD WE’VE EVER KNOOOOOOOWN

by Chris Pendley on Jun 16, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dukes comes up empty on a fly to center from Tex, Damon beats the throw home, 3-3 ballgame...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I liked it better when Villone was perfect...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Vill1.42ne just doesn’t have that nice ring to it.

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, he got up to it for sure.

Misplayed it at the wall, so it was probably catchable if he could figure out where he needed to put his glove.

by Chris Pendley on Jun 16, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

He got there and got a glove on it, so those are the rules...should've caught 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 16, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

DUKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

What, you don’t like Dukes’ “squirrel in the middle of the road” dance every time a ball is hit to him?

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

So much better in 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 16, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, 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 16, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stupid Bluegrass and his big paycheck.......

"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 16, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sadly this comment is valid for two plays now…

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great game Martis!
OK, let’s bring the reief to ose.

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Now remember Villone is the bull pen ace!

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

VILL0.00NE!!!!!!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shoot...

step out of the room for a few minutes and Yankees re-take the lead.

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Me too......... Raccoon #3 does not like the Fed BB bench commenters.......

"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 16, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah… I was in the kitchen when I heard too much cheering coming from my TV… :-(

by superjuan on Jun 16, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahhhh. Pinky and the Brain. Good times.

I think so, Brain, but if they called them “sad meals” no one would buy them.

by RoscoeNats on Jun 16, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ask for a rally again, please!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Raccoons are pleading with brook with their little paws all clasped....

"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 16, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Nats, rally

Cat daddy’s raccoons are looking for a last minute/ninth inning rally. And so am I.

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Jun 16, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s all Manny’s fault!

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Did Manny position Dukes wrong?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, he put him in centerfield!

by wxguy on Jun 16, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good Call!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 16, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

RELEASE 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 16, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?.... ed?.......

"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 16, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bruney's a smart-mouthed punk, make'em pay ZIM!!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Jun 16, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up