GameThread: Washington Nationals At New York Yankees - Game 64 or 65 of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 11:45 AM EDT
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Washington Nationals
@ New York Yankees
Thursday, Jun 18, 2009, 1:05 PM EDT
Yankee Stadium
Craig Stammen vs Joba Chamberlain
Mostly cloudy,rain. Game time temperature around 65.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Can Craig Stammen Dominate The Yankees Like Lannan Did?
• Think Dunn's Got Another Blast In Him?
• Are You A Fan Of Joba Chamberlain's Fist Pumping Antics?
• Does Manny Acta Stick With The Same Lineup Against Joba?
• Is This Manny Acta's Last Game?
DC Starting Lineup...(If The Rain Allows It...)
LINKS:
Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...
Joba Chamberlain
#62 / Pitcher / New York Yankees
6-2
230
R
R
Sep 23, 1985
'09 Stats - (3-1, 3.84 ERA), 12 GS, 63.1 IP, 56 H, 30 R, 27 ER, 7 HR, 33 BB, 58 K's, 1.41 WHIP, .243 BAA.
vs DC - N/A
Origin Story - NY Yankees' 1st Round pick, 41st overall in 2006.
Craig Stammen
#35 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-3
210
R
R
Mar 09, 1984
'09 Stats - (0-2, 5.86 ERA), 5 GS, 27.2 IP, 28 H, 20 ER, 18 ER, 2 HR, 9 BB, 13 K's, 1.34 WHIP, .257 BAA.
vs NYY - N/A
Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 12th Round pick, 354th overall in 2006.
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NY Radar...
There’s a little circle just up and to the left of the N in New York. Doesn’t look as bad as predicted, but who the heck knows.
Yankee Radio saying 3:00 start...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions
Good interview with Lannan...have notes up later...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions
Lineups (courtesy NJ)
Washington
Guzman – 6
Johnson – 3
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – DH
Kearns – 9
Patterson – 8
Harris – 7
Belliard – 4
Nieves – 2
(P: Stammen)
New York
Gardner – 8
Damon – 7
Teixeira – 3
Rodriguez – 5
Cano – 4
Swisher – 9
Matsui – DH
Cervelli – 2
Pena – 6
(P: Chamberlain)
Assumed start time is 2:30-3:00. No Dukes? No likey.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
No Jeter. No Posada or Melky. Could be good.
But…Kearns and Belliard? Manny? I know it’s a day game after a night game, but that’s redonkulous.
Yeah, but when their anamolously-low BABIPs regress to the mean, they're both going to RAKE!
Annnnnnny day now…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Really doubt it's gonna start, rain has let up a bit, but it's still coming down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions
[UPDATE, 3:12 p.m.] -- The first pitch is now scheduled for 4 p.m.EDT
“…in a few minutes, the groundscrew will remove the tarp — an initial step that COULD, MAYBE, lead to a baseball game.” -Chico
looking out my window in midtown manhattan at 3:06pm, there is no rain….Posted by: adrianstewart
"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 18, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like NatsTown™ could learn a thing or two from the Yankees...
The folks in charge here keep their fans informed. Very informed. As we’ve been waiting through the rain delay, video announcements about the decision-making have been appearing on the scoreboard at least several times every hour.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Huzzah!!
WFED is cutting away to the pre-game show in 2 minutes! We are GO for baseball! Er, in 40 minutes or so…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Can't wait to see how Joba deals with this juggernaut....
5) Kearns – 9
6) Patterson – 8
7) Harris – 7
8) Belliard – 4
"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 18, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the 3:15 start time has come and gone...
…listening for updates…now they say they’ll try for 4:00…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions
Radars kept looking like it's blowing through, but the line just stays the same.... stupid coastal cities...
"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 18, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I checked your link just a while ago and saw that pop up....... What I wouldn't give for that here though... 100F+ forever..
"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 18, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What are these "floods" to which you refer?
We’ve been in a drought for a couple years and only get 32" of rain normally. Central Texas weather does vary significantly, so there is no normal. Usually one brutally hot month (100F and the rest 90s), but it could be May, the Js or August… I like hurricanes in the Gulf as the rains push north to where we are. Rainy seasons are Fall and Spring, but not recently.
"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 18, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
We actually get a huge difference across the metro area. North and East of the city can get huge differences in rain totals and severity of storms.
"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 18, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And by Spring, I mean the week it stops being cold, the humidity drops and then it's in the 90s by 9 AM for the duration...
"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 18, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
This starts going to kill me, have to stop after work to pick up my $99 special...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
Blonde, brunette, or redhead?……….. New iPhone?
"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 18, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Choice D...but not the new-new...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
3.0! cut 'n' paste!!
Tarp isn’t up yet, C&D are fretting about how well this field can take all the water—being experts on rain delays after 11 at home…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Still raining in NJ...can't see how they'd drain field in this...one more 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 18, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Voice recorder is why i'm getting one... More news on that to come...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw a headline that old iPhone users would get the same price as new users......
Made. No. Sense. ……….. I thought maybe they meant an upgrade to 3.0 for the price of a new, but previous phone….
"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 18, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The 3.0 upgrade is free...
…there’s a whole kerfuffle about how people with the OG get to upgrade for cheap, but people with the 3G phone have to pay extra, unless they’ve had it for 18 months or something like that. They’re selling the previous model (3G) for $99 now, though. Anyhow, 3.0 is cool! It’s like I have a whole new phone.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I always like to stay a step behind with technology.....
That’s why I’ve hesitated with this fad of portable devices….. including wristwatches…
$99 iPhone is tempting… I could be like cool 6 months ago….
"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 18, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
From Nats Journal...
The Washington Nationals will introduce two new concession stands at Nationals Park during the upcoming homestand beginning on Friday, June 19 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. The team will debut a Carolina-style barbeque option at Teddy’s Barbeque, located adjacent to the Nats Family Fun Area on Friday evening. The Kosher Grill, operated by Max’s Kosher Cafe, will open on Sunday, June 21, on the Main Concourse behind Section 143.
Don't try to placate us with food options...wait...
…did you say Carolina-style? Mmmm tar-iffic…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I was not impressed with The Pit...
…but then pit-style is more of a Baltimore thing, I think. I’m looking forward to trying Teddy’s.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Maybe Max and Teddy can colaborate on some kosher pulled pork...
Oh wait I meant pulled BBQ beef…yea, pork not that kosher, eh…
Back later, just delay another hour 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 18, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
Uh-oh, looks like no movement from the grounds crew... you may get your wish for delay.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
BOOOOOOOOOOO........... I skipped swimming with Caitlin for this...... and a nap...
And I have work tomorrow……. Steve Earle playing Townes Van Zandt songs… Maybe I’ll work on new lyrics for Dewlap and StanKy “Pancho and Lefty”……… Joe Pug opens…… we gots culture…
"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 18, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you're talking. Steve Earle is incredible.
He’s on one or two of the songs on this Gram Parsons tribute album.
http://www.amazon.com/Return-Grievous-Angel-Tribute-Parsons/dp/B00000JMXD
I hope he's good, but it's still work to me....... (some of these guys play so often locally, I don't even know if they are local and if others know of them)
I saw Emmylou at the Armadillo when she was a pregnant hippy chick and right after Gram died. When CDs came out, Grievous Angel was one of the few from the old days I bought.
"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 18, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Solo and acoustic...... so a pretty simple gig, which always enhances the enjoyment
"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 18, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 for his work on the WIRE...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Woo hoo, I mean darn...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
The Stadium is just above and to the left of the N in New York. Unless more pops up (which is likely) there's one more blob to get past. 5:30 baseball.
The Yanks play tomorrow night at the Marlins. No time zone change…they can deal with it.
Ugh.... My temporary entertainment waiting for.......
Err… hoping for the game to start. Cubs-White Sox. I got excited initially, noticing that Steve Stone was handling the play by play and was extremely happy that it was the Cubs’ feed….
It’s a joint feed :(
Ken “Hawk” Harrelson continues to bring new lows to the broadcasting medium. After Alexei Ramirez’s go-ahead homer in the top of the seventh, he did his typical annoying “You can put it on the board, yes!” garbage and immediately followed it with an even more homeristic “Hell yes!!!!!!!”
Toss that in with the “He gawn”s and…. well…. I just don’t know what else to say.
by bluelineswinger on Jun 18, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
My favorite Ken Harrelson site
Loaded with “Hawkisms”
by bluelineswinger on Jun 18, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
My assumption is that Stone must be thinking
Gee…. Harry Caray actually was coherent all those years……..
by bluelineswinger on Jun 18, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
When Steve Stone left WGN, I pretty much stopped watching TV baseball. Steve and Harry were the best...
Harrelson = cheese grater on the brain
"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 18, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Cubs put up four in the eighth
To tie the game. Soto knotted it with the second of back to back homers about 45 seconds ago. There’s nothing but silence from the broadcast booth. Did he step out of the booth to start crying?
by bluelineswinger on Jun 18, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I'd forgotten
Stone currently works for the White Sox. Thought I’d remembered him walking away from the Cubs a few years ago, and was surprised to hear him on a Chicago broadcast. Now I know why.
by bluelineswinger on Jun 18, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
OK... he just spoke
Said “Dadgum. Four unearned runs.”
by bluelineswinger on Jun 18, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
That's the only time to listen to that guy..... when the Sox are getting hammered.
"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 18, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
No Belliard......... yet Kearns lives....
Guzman – 6
Johnson – 3
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – DH
Kearns – 9
Patterson – 8
Harris – 7
Nieves – 2
Hernandez – 4
"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
If they don’t “lose the field” I predict the tarp comes off in 43 minutes.
I’ll be home by then.
Fingers and toes crossed for some baseball.
Go Nats.
[UPDATE, 4:32 p.m.] - Seriously, what's going on here? No updates in a while. The rain is down to a drizzle. The press box is no longer serving food. Everyone is just a bit loopy.
So much for Jankee info….
"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 18, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie and Dave just went off the air, speculating maybe a night game?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
But,,,,,,,,, the radar...... it looks to be.... like it's been looking all afternoon....
"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 18, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Just started pouring again down here...
…heard a report earlier that there are no mutual off days the rest of the way so there going to do everything they can to get it in…not sure if that includes weather manipulation, cloud seeding, or does that make it rain? I’m bored…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
UPDATE, 5:36 p.m.] - They are now saying that this game, I kid you not, is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. The rain is barely detectable at the moment -- just a drizzle, max. Workers are coming out to remove the tarp.
Mutual day off is Monday…… Yankees in between Florida and Atlanta…
"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 18, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
there going to = they're 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 18, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
UPDATE, 3:56 p.m.] – If you’re curious about potential make-up dates, the Nationals and Yankees have only one mutual off day the rest of season. That’s on Monday. And the Yankees, at that point, are in the middle of a road trip — finishing Sunday in Florida, starting Tuesday in Atlanta.
"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 18, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid loudmouthed NY radio hosts...
…clearly stated and emphasized NO mutual off days and there’s one on Monday…BOOOOO NY RADIO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone notice Joba has a big fat head, and Stammen has...... it looks like a smaller head photo-shopped onto a larger body...
"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 18, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
those Yankee head shots sure are fancy...Joba's looks mugshot-ish...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
What's with the ears on Joba, too?
Real mugshot looks better…
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/jobamugshot1.html
"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 18, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
But inconvenience the lowly Nationals. No problem!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
So, I'm Facebook-friends with Ted Roosevelt (or should I say, "Rossevelt")...
…and he has pix up of the forthcoming Frank Howard and Adam Dunn bobbleheads. My favorite comments thereon:
That’s cool, although it’s not a very good likeness of Hondo… but at least he doesn’t have something like 8 arms…
and of course…
How come everything seems spelled correctly?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Ahahhahah...NATINALS!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Who woulda thought I could work til 6:00 and see the beginning of a 1:00 pm game!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
So, what's up with no live singers for the national anthem?
It was a tape of the US Army band last night, and the stadium organist tonight. I suppose they may have had to scratch a singer with the rain delay…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
DS...Designated Singer...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's Go Nats Go!!! Beat JOBA!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
So, is this Manny's last game?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions
GUZ WILL NOT BE WALKED!
Smacks a 2-0 pitch past Texy for a leadoff single!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Tex don't miss two in a row...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
"Two-Spot" grounds into the DP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
10,000 people there, Nationals feeling like it's a home game...
ZIM rips a fastball off the wall in left for a two-out double!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw, they make the righties hit REAL homers in this park?
Zim doubles off the top of the wall for a two-out RBI chance for Big Walkie.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
2-2 pitch ripped to right! 1-0 Nationals on a fourth Dunn option!!! The Double!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
DUNN! NOT A DINKER!
A double into the corner scores Zim and gives the Nats a 1-0 lead! Everyone’s hitting hard against Joba. Okay, AK, here’s your chance!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Totally outside...(That's what Kearns told me to say.)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
What's he looking for,....screwgy?
"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 18, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
If he can't tell if it's inside, or outside now, ohhh...Kearnsie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
And the one right down the middle?. Oh, it was a slider....
Did he hang his head as he slumped back to the dugout?
"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 18, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Shook head in disbelief and then slumped back to the dugout...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone else *swung* at the ball.....
"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 18, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Yankees just upgraded everyone in the park, are you watching Nationals? That's how you treat the fans!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
No, they're not watching.
Oh, great, now Gardner’s on. That’s as good as a triple…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Poor Belli...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, the NY3B K's swinging at a ball in the dir...mud....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Boos from the 10,000?
"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 18, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
K swinging in the dirt........ Slappy .217
"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 18, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Pops up a bunt to an catcher who dives unnecessarily...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Patterson... there's no need to go all Cintr0n...
…as he pops out on a bunt to the catch on which Dave calls flagrant “false hustle!” Trying to make the hilight reel?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
They have the lead, now it's the rush to the ninth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Now NIEVEs fails at bunting for a hit?
This is why I don’t like small ball as a strategy for the Nats.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
(At least not until we master the basics of executing it, that is.)
Can we make the players watch Eckstein’s “how to bunt” video that they play between innings sometimes?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
5 pitch inning for the STAMMENATOR!!!! He'll be back for the third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, I missed one...2 to each...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Well-uh-huh!!! Elvis dives to rob Robbie Cano...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
1-2-3 for Stammen on 6 pitches...
Okay, Nats, time to get a meaningful lead! DINGERZ!!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
The Guzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... beats out a grounder to the NY3B...and then gets nailed trying to steal...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz is not a mudder.....
"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 18, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad Ronnie B. is not feeling well...... is that wrong?
"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 18, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Cervelli can...
…Guz is out on a botched hit and run as NJ can’t get to a pitch outside.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Y-NJ-Y???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, both sides seem determined to finish on time despite the 5.5 hour delay...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Maybe there's another storm coming...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
And another one-pitch out for Stammen as Cervelli flies out to AK...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Pena dribbles out on swinging bunt on the second pitch for out #2...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
DON'T WALK GARDNER!
Okay, he manages to go 6 pitches (as many as the FOUR batters prior to him) before weakly grounding out… Stammen at 28 pitches, Joba at 29—HAKKERZ!!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Stammen's waited all day for this!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Answering some ?'s for Blue Jays blogger and was stuck on 1 question:
“What are manager Manny Acta’s strengths and weaknesses?” Anyone? Anyone?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
He's uh, patient? Extremely loyal (to a fault - See Kearns, Hanny)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I can come up with player's strenghts/weaknesses, not sure how to evaluate Manager, esp. on a 46 loss team...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The roster he has to work with doesn't let him do a lot...rarely in games...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't say "smart," it'll start a flame war...
Lessee, doesn’t get rattled, but sometimes sticks to plans when adapting might be a better idea.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Statuesque presence in the dugout........ proud neck fat..... nice round head.
Stubborn like a rock. No idea how to use pitchers. Bad lineups. No accountability.
"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 18, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Great stuff, thanks, I'll just say I turned this one over to the DC Faithful...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim singles, Walky walks, 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 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions
watchin' the balls go by............. no GIDP, Bluegrass, you stiff.....
"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 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
At least he beat out the back end...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Leaving it up to...... great, just great
DUUUUUUUUKES!!!!
"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 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Corey K's on three....
"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 18, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Corey K Patterson K's on an 0-2 fastball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH....The Amazing Walky Harris walks to load'em up for Blocker!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yeppers...
"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 18, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You discovered the formula for s**k...nice work, sir!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
But, I'd take Mendoza out of the .091 guy...
And, productive outs……
"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 18, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Joba fears TAWH...... four pitch walky the bases loaded......NIEVES!!! ..... NOW!!!!
"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 18, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Got the DVR burning, have to make a phone call about possibly doing a weekly Nats podcast...
Call-ins if I make it air are mandatory for the DC Faithful…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Guy has to wait until bases loaded situation is over...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Walks in a run? JOBA!! JOBA!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
To bring up BABE HERNANDEZ!!!!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"So it's clowns for the next two months, then?" by Graysnail on Jun 7, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 18, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Joba has doubled his pitch count from 1-3 in the 4th...
…but finally Ks AndyHands to keep our LOB > Runs…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I'll be back!!! STAMMENATOR's GONNA HANDLE THINGS...
Don’t let ryzim sneak a trivia question in while I’m gone…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Iván Calderón?
"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 18, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Jorge Roque?
"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 18, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Val Pascucci?
"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 18, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
U L Washington?
"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 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Damon grounds out..
…Texy singles on a double that takes a lucky hop off the side wall so AK can fire it in quickly… NY3B quickly pops out…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
STAMMEN!!!!!! 40 pitches thru 4....
CG!!!
"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 18, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Cervelli is a total hilight-reel whore with that fake dive...
…and it worked! He’s up on the Gameday video hilights, but Elvis’ great grab to rob Cano on his last AB isn’t…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Zimmy! Diving stop on a broken-bat grounder to retire the side!
Stammen’s through 4 on 40 pitches. Unless Manny has to PH, he’s sure to come out in the 5th. What’s that? They do WHAT in this league?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
GUZ!!!........ doubles so Nick can't hurt him...
"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
Moves Guz to third on the groundout...... c'mon Zim!
"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 18, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
RBI DOUBLE for ZIMMERMAN!!!!
"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 18, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoohoo
Lets bring it all home! jinx
Go Nats GO!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
9:42am on a Friday
Friday at work… cant this day be over!!??
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Joba who???
"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 18, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZIM!
Save Manny!
Zim for the ASG!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
+300,000
(I think that’s how far ahead Dwight is, or whatever that Mets guy’s name is…)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
DUK...... uh, oh yeah..... Come on, Bluegrass...... don't be a loser....
"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 18, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
.199...... ugh....
"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 18, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,... he's an excellent fielder.
Is that the baseball equivalent of being a good dancer and/or having a nice personality?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Maybe he has a nice car....
"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 18, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Mr Intangible
Like an anti-super hero. Able to kill rallies in a single swing… faster than pop fly!… is a bird…a plane… its MMMMMMMR Intangible.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
FAIL. But succeeds in staying out of the double play...thought AK and CP together is sorta like a DP
.197....Kearns strikes out swinging..... Corey grounds out to end the 5th
Boo and Boo…
"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 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring up J-Max
and his HOF .222 AVG (by comparison).
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Never fogive...never forget...
He’ll break your heart again Roscoe
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
But couldn't do it twice in a row....... Fire Kearns....
"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 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
"Keep him in! KEEP HIM IN!!" yells Mrs. Doghouse...
…as C&D speculate that Joba may not be much longer for the game…
“Oh man, if KEARNS can get a hit off of him?” She cackles at the thought.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
if only....
"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 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Joba hasn't gone this far in a game in forever.... mostly 4 inning stints.... He's a scrub...
"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 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yankees system not as good as ours!
Our starters rock.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Worry mongerer....
"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 18, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
With this team its well founded.
Im convinced we’ll be on the end of a triple play this year… I know it.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
No...... CG for Stammenator and the Bronx burns....
No cheap wins….
"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 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Top of the order against Alfredo Aceves and the Evil Empire
"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
Nick Johnson doesn't want to be a Yank
"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 18, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
im not sure about that...
Isnt this his tryout?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Yes sir, but going 0-4 with the DP and K is kearns-like...... Okay, the last AB made the highlight reel.
"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 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Wide strike box for Zim.......
Stammen to the bottom of the 7th with 62 pitches……
"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 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
If you rearrange the letters of his name, it spells Greg Maddux.
(don’t try it…I’d never make stuff up)
What a catch!
That was just plain fantastic.
DCCT....
"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 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I've seen him catch several routine fly balls!
And he only made me a little nervous each time.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Long ABs this inning.......
"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 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen's not fooling 'em anymore...
Nice that he kept ’em off balance (and got some GREAT plays behind him) this long.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
6 hit shutout.... no walks.... They kept him in AAA for what reason again?
Oh yeah, those two 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 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Make the highlights!!!.......Make the highlights!!!!!!....... STFD, Slappy....
"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 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sold on Villone.
Maybe I’m just skeptical.
Villone is solid, but he's not as good as his numbers so far this season. He's had some good luck.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
2nd and 3rd....... Villone vs. Godzilla....
"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 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Somewhere, bluelineswinger is tearing his hair out and sticking a needle in his Acta voodoo doll...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
whoops, hit enter.
I hope he’s a “Get this guy out” specialist.
Manny leaves him in to finish the inning...
…will we be putting this on the FIRE MANNY/KEEP MANNY scale tomorrow?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Manny gamblin'.......
"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 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Walks/pitches around Posada...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeter comes out on a wobbly ankle...oh jeezzz....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Smoke him, Julian!!!!! Steeeeerike one....
"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 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
And Johnny on the Rocks is out to face him...
…Jeter 3-18 against teh g0ggles…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Jeter's a goat...Jeter's a goat......
Goggles, make a headline!!!!
"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 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Acta "managing" for his career here?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
More of an interview, start first online/radio show as a guest host Monday...I expect phone calls, 4:45-5:30!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll get all the info up soon, sounds like a really good idea...
…with possible webcam show in near future ala SNY.tv…(crosses fingers)…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh-oh... he's done pretty well against Villone...
…does Manny make a move?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Matsui goes down!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Ks Matsui swinging......... VILLONE!!!
"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 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
R. Villone (1.80) pitches to
D. Jeter (.306, 9 hr, 30 rbi): Strike looking (90/fastball), Ball (92/fastball), Foul (92/fastball), Foul (83/slider).
"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 18, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
GUZ MAKES THE HIGHLIGHT REEL!!!!
Tavarez makes fool of Jankee Captain!!!!
"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 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
GUZ SPRAWLS LEFT TO GRAB THE GROUNDER!! THROW TO SECOND FOR THE OUT!!!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
"IN YOUR FACE, YANKEES!!!" exults Mrs. D.
“That could have been craaaaaaaaaaaaaazy,” she notes, reflecting on the nearness of the disaster just avoided.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
+ 3-0 for Mrs. D!!!!!
"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 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Heee....
…we just watched the replay of Guz’ play, and she did a hilarious pantomime of the play we all thought Guz would make…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
MANNY! MANNY!!! MANNY!!!!!!
Good to hear from you!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hiya, estoppel!
You picked the right time to show up—this is some exciting game tonight!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Thanks all.
I follows all the games on this forum and “gameday”, but cannnot watch night games on live due to job (it starts at 8:05 am in Tokyo Time). I got up at 2 am to watch this game (supposed to be day game). Damn Rain Delay!!
All the fans in park got tickets to a game of their choosing...what about us???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh, ... we get to make internet comments about a game of our choosing?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
JETER = GOAT!!!!
"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 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
hilarious!!!!!!
"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 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
im excited.
Maybe we should threaten to fire Manny more often?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
RALLY TIME!!!! Who's up next?........ and after that?........ oh yeah....
"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 18, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The Donkey finds some grass in center with a blooper...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Brett Gardner really, really, hit the wall hard to rob Kearnsie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He must have a curse
Im sure someone has a voodoo doll of Kentucky somewhere pocking pins into his bat.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Longest...curse...ever...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Month?.........
"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 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
youch, sounds like he really smacked his head on that--hope he's okay
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Replay showed his head hit the plexiglass when his hip hit the wall...hard...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
"Corey does have a problem with the breaking balls," obviouses Charlie...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Historically........
"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 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
AK?
Juuuust misses getting it over the wall as Gardner snags it. He may have hurt himself on the play, though—let’s hope this isn’t like what happened to Bernadina.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Uh...that pitched bounced Patterson...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
WE WANT J-Maxx!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be a bonus in it for u Ed if u can sneak a J-Max reference into your next interview
… do u dare take the challenge?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I'll try to get an answer this weekend...if things work 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 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We all want J-Max!!!
"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 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
"Not the recipe for success," Charlie observes as he issues a leadoff walk...
…don’t need it to be “interesting.” Double ’em up, Nats! Throw strikes, Joe!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
"Interesting" is for the closers, Beimel!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's so cool having Jason Patric from RUSH in the set-up role...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Beimel abides!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Shake your hair at the former Jesus, Dirty Joe
"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 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Corey Patterson just made me feel confident...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Competent OF who somehow never saw a slider until he made the majors...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Wanted to be a home run hitter
"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 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
That red dot looked far away from CF..... Way to go, Corey!
"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 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I've been too nervous to comment here so far.
Plus the Nats seem to be doing pretty darn well without me adding my usual snark.
Go Nats!
Go Heels!
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
Wow...you're like Batman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Except with delicious baked goods...
…wait, does he have something on his belt that makes pastries?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
You know I love all that hair that he can't stop stoking and shaking!
LOL.
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
Beimel to self: "They can't hit someone with locks like this, throw it Joe!!"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Look what happened to Belliard when he cut his hair...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Best dreads in baseball... such a pity...
Huh… same thing happened to DaMeathook, I think.
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
LOL, as if.
OTOH, Manny is working a bad gray goatee tonight.
Maybe everybody needs to grown more hair for more wins.
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
i do that too
I wont comment sometimes if we are ahead.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
The NY3B sans juice gets nothing!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Booing???.... Slappy = Goat x 0-4...
"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 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
BEIMEL!!!! ..........BEIMEL!!!! .........BEIMEL!!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This is what $250 million gets you...David Robertson...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, they had 'em loaded a couple innings back when I last checked and got nothing...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Let's go Elvis! Tack on!
Bunting is for losers! No sacs, drive him in!!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Wil works a walk. Nice eye kid.
Oh…and does Patterson catch those Dukes balls from game one of this series? Just wondering what y’all think.
SWEEP!!!!........ SWEEP THE YANKMES!!!!
oops…
"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 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Nieves has no stolen bases....
"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 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
But he beats the DP on the actual hit-and-run... only play to first.
RISP for teh Guz!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Dangerous running threat from the backup catcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh! Soft groundout moves Wil to 3rd...
…can NJ get it done with two down?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Redeem yourself, Nick!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
RESPECT!
They sense it and give him the intentionals after falling back 3-0…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Speaking of 3-0, the Yanks were 35-0 going back to last season when giving up 3 or fewer runs..
Until they ran into the buzzsaw that is the Nats……..
"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 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Gobs of loose hair all over the streets in the Bronx tonight...
Makes nice nesting material for the pigeons…
"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 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa.. IBB to get to Zim????
"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 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Doing a lot of that recently...fooled that is...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
35-1......... 35-2!!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Ronaldso...Robter..Bobbers...the Yanks' pitcher saw it in his eyes...
HIS DISCERNING EYE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Silly Yankee scouting reports........ Girardi!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Oddly enough, I saw a pregame show with him where he mentioned neutralizing DC's running attack...
Is 19-20 steals in 60+ games an “attack”?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Before the first game, I actually rewound the DVR...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
MacDougal's on to make it interesting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Cross your fingers, knock on wood, grab your rabbit's foot...
…heeeeeere we go!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
It's ok...it's ok...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you even have to ask...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Clowns hate the shirt!!!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Grabbed my away grey Montreal shirt........
"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 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
"Interesting...."
Leadoff single to Cano… Guz had it but couldn’t get it out of his glove quick enough on a close play…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
3-1 to Swisher = More Interestinger...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
DOUBLE PLAY!!! DOUBLE PLAY!!! THAT's HIS THINGT!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH!!! WITH A RUNNING GRAB ON A GODZILLA LINER!!!!!!
GIVE THAT MAN A “W”!!!!!!!!!!!!! STAMMEN’S FIRST WIN!!!!!!!!
THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA NATIONALS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
STAMMEN-ATOR!! clapclap clapclapclap!! STAMMEN-ATOR!! clapclap clapclapclap!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
W: C. Stammen (1-2) L: J. Chamberlain (3-2) S: M. MacDougal (2)
TAWH!!!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
"When did Guz get good?" says that AL East........ heh....
"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 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
This is the D we thought we’d get back in spring… we were wrong, but it’s still nice to see sometimes…
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
We could still have the D........ if we had a DH..... LF TAWH!!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
NERVOUS CLOWNS!!!! Going down....
"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 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
BEAT THE JAYS!! CLOWNS GO BYE-BYE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
CHASE THE CLOWNS! CHASE THE CLOWNS!
We’ll be at the park tomorrow to cheer the clowns out of town!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
CLOWNS….. CLOWNS….. CLOWNS…..
"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 18, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally, I can wish you a proper happy birthday...
I didn’t want to jinx anything with the clowns…
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
I'M AFRAID OF CLOWNS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROSCOE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Roscoe started with the clowns.
I was just trying to keep the theme consistent.
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
You're welcome.
Now keep your fingers crossed for Carolina. Moran, their ace reliever, just gave up a grand slam to tie the game. :-(((((
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
SHUTOUT!!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we play the Yankees again, please!!!
You have to love how the team reacted to being on the big stage…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
HOW CAN YOU FIRE HIM NOW AND NOT LOOK COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
LANNAN WANTS ACTA TO STAY!! I HEARD HIM SAY IT TODAY!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
New sig for Doghouse...
(stupid Road Runner died while posting this previously)
And happy +1 year….
"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 18, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
ROSENTHAL STINKS!!! ACTA STAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
It was good. There were a bunch of good plays, and most of 'em are up on Gameday. Check it out!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Wow, great camera angles and the YES announcers are enthusiastic about good baseball by the Nats..
"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 19, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
NATIONALS = DOMINANT AL FORCE!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes and yes!!
The power of my Marco Estrada signed “welcome home Nats” shirt has been proved!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
FIRE MANNY? DON'T THINK SO!! 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 18, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
2 out of 3 from the Janks? Manny is teh geenyus!!
(Okay, maybe not—but he wasn’t necessarily teh g0at before, either….)
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Save Manny!
Always knew that we were a great AL team…
NL better than the AL!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
BOOOOOOO, AL!
How good is your league when the last place team in MLB dominates it?
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Silly junior 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 19, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm adding mine late to up the Mighty Post Count....
"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 19, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
That's tomorrow night...... I may be able to check in from work early...
"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 19, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
WHERE ARE YOU WATCHING? CAN I GET A ROLL CALL OF THE FAITHFUL?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Roscoe's couch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
International audience
Fed baseball has a world wide audience and appeal.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
See ya tomorrow night!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Austin, Texas... CDT representin'....
"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 19, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, since we beat the Yankees that means we will make SportCenter
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I know I’m not the only one who watches every highlight show after a win
Can officially announce now...
Going to Nationals Blogger Day on Friday…get to meet with Kasten, Rizzo, Acta and “players”…field access in BP, cover game from Press Box!!!!
Get your questions in, email me or put them here, I will represent!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Scratch that, Saturday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That sounds like between-inning video board hijinx featuring Big-Head Teddy...
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
I hope I can be the one who trips him that day!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I hopeu wear a t-shirt that says
Promote J-MAXX!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Thinking of wearing Expos' gear...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Do I have to wear it again? Think it only works on Yankees...alrigh, alrigh, I'll wear it under a shirt...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
EXPOS' GEAR!!!!! ...... (don't let 'em see the AL swag...)
"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 19, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
sadly, no ryzim tomorrow
going to hartford, CT
DID you know they have MASN there?
Rob Dibble heard all across these fine states
Do you know how far away hartford is from DC?
Also, the announcers on YES are going crazy about the embarrassment
They might fire girardi tonite
Hmmm...... Hammer screws the mix. I want TAWH in CF and Dukes in RF.
"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 19, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Punchin' out, love writing up wins!!! Gotta go rewatch the middle innings...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
What a game!
I say, lets keep this lineup and not mess with things. These guys showed me one of the best defended games this year. The gloves were out tonight!!!
Probably because every guy was legit with the glove at his position and noone was trying to help out the weak spots in the field. I know Patterson can’t hit, Harris and Nieves have no power, and the Hammer is back soon, but come on defense is really fun to see,!!!!!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Guz was playing a little over his head tonight, I think.
Not that I’m complaining, but he doesn’t have quite the range he did in 2005. It was awful nice having some great fielding behind Stammen tonight, though. The kid deserved some for a change!
We are all jinxed in NatsTown™.
Anderson's grab was great and his arm is strong...
"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 19, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Willie Harris' amazing catch was the number 1 play on Sports 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 19, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Nats had 3 of top 5 web gems, with TAWH being #1.
(stealing from NJ comments)
"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 19, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Yankees...(worth a minute of your time for the chuckle)
I love the NY media.
“What else really needs to be said? When a team loses a series to one of the worst teams in baseball history, they don’t deserve a second thought.
I feel bad for the dozens of people who waited out the 5 1/2 hour rain delay this afternoon to sit through this nonsense."
http://newyorksportsjerk.blogspot.com/2009/06/national-disaster.html
Tonight: The legendary Craig Stammen .........!!!
Not happy Yankers…. sweet…
"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 19, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Since they hammered the legendary Johan Santana....
"Stammen’s performance wrapped up a homestand where the Yankees struggled mightily against pitchers they have never seen. The Mets’ Fernando Nieve and Washington’s trio of Shairon Martis, John Lannan and Stammen held New York to a combined 1.64 ERA (27 1/3 innings, five earned runs).
"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 19, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Definitely nice to see a second straight Curly W
Hey… a third one, and we can actually have the pretext to find a website. (OK… that was lame). I know I’m about the most adamant Manny critic on here, and I’ll stand behind the fact that two wins (even in Yankee Stadium) aren’t going to change my mind with that stance. That said, I have to agree that it would seem that the team has at least temporarily saved his job with their performance in the past week.
I still can’t say enough about the sea change in the pitching since McCatty’s taken over. The defensive improvements have certainly played their part as well. Still, this series win was all about the gutsy efforts by the starters. Martis going back out there with 100 pitches already under the books in Game 1 (which they’d eventually lose) and throwing a clean sixth…. Lannan looking like an absolute stud in keeping one of the best (and richest) offensive lineups at bay for eight and a third…. Stammen revving it up and throwing as deep into a game as he’s thrown in the big leagues.
When the starters can go deep, it leaves the bullpen less time to be exposed (and possibly allows Manny to work the matchups a little better). Now, if only they can find that perfect storm where the offense is clicking like it did in the first two months and the pitchers continue to perform at this level…. well….. maybe they can look respectable the rest of the way.
I don’t think that’s too much to ask, is it?
by bluelineswinger on Jun 19, 2009 1:50 AM EDT reply actions
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