GameThread: Boston Red Sox At Washington Nationals. Game 69 Or 70 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 5:57 PM EDT
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Boston Red Sox
@ Washington Nationals
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Clear. Game time temperature around 85.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Do The Nationals Have Any Chance Against Lester?
• Nick "Clean-Up" Johnson?
• How Will Stammen Fair Against Big Papi?
• Will Tyler Clippard Make It To The Park This Time?
• Can Someone Tell The Sox Fans To Be Quiet?
DC Starting Lineup...
- TAWH - CF
- The Guzzzz - SS
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- Nick "Clean-Up" Johnson - 1B
- The HAMMER - LF
- Elijah SSSSSUPER DUKESSSSS - RF
- Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez - 2B
- Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
- Stammen - Pitching.
LINKS:
TODAY'S STARTING PITCHERS ARE GOING TO STARE AT YOU NOW...
Craig Stammen
#35 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-3
210
R
R
Mar 09, 1984
'09 Stats - (1-2, 4.76 ERA), 6 GS, 34.0 IP, 34 H, 20 R, 18 ER, 2 HR, 9 BB, 15 K's, 4.76 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, .256 BAA.
vs Boston - N/A
Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 12th Round pich, 354th overall in 2005.
Jon Lester
#31 / Pitcher / Boston Red Sox
6-2
190
L
L
Jan 07, 1984
'09 Stats - (5-6, 4.69 ERA), 14 GS, 86.1 IP, 89 H, 45 ER, 13 HR, 28 BB, 100 K's, 1.36 WHIP, .266 BAA.
vs DC - (1-0, 1.50 ERA), 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K's, 0.83 WHIP, .143 BAA.
Origin Story - Drafted by Boston, 2nd Round pick, 57th overall in 2002.
Nationals vs Lester...
Josh Willingham - 0 for 0, 2BB.
Ryan Zimmerman - 0 for 3.
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Check the NatCast if you're heading to Nationals Park...
Who's Watching The Nationals?
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Ed has anyone noted how much Stammen pic looks like Shawn Hills ?
Just saying !
I hope I can bring myself to watch tonight! Let’s Go Nats Go !!!
MASN is reporting that Adam Dunn has a wrist injury
mri negative
They had to have tried to change Youkilis' stance at some point right?
Oddest thing i’ve ever seen…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOS AND YOOOKS!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
Stammens has two down quickly in the second...now faces the Captain...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
20 pitches......17 strikes.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Juuust a little bit outside.....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
NIck, Hammer...DOOOOOOKS!! oh sorry, they were cheering, "Yoook!"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think they're trying to showcase Nick for the Sox...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't say they should...
DNTNJ!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer homers tonight...Happy Josh gets to play 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 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
0-0, 3 BB'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 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Wells will probably accept assignment...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll believe it when I see 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 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That's scary 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 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
Well, that was bizarre.
Never seen anything like that before – and here goes Dibble for the next half hour talking about bat quality.
What happened?
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I was wondering how Hammer got to third on a single to LF....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
WELL-UH-HUH!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez with the RBI 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 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The way it sticks into the grass is what's scary...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Lester who?
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
STAMMEN!! STAMMEN...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions
Is this the continuous-jinx, anti-jinx?
No problem with 9, it’s an AL pitcher…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
You crazy bastid, it just might 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 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
LET'S GO NATS!
I hope I’m not TEH JINKS… I was expected disaster when I logged in. Sorry I’m late, was writing a stats post for tomorrow and lost track of time.
TL;DR – DCMR/Cool hand = t3h r0xx0rz; Smarty = t3h suxx0rz; Detwiler/Stammenator = t3h mede0c0rz
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
NATS STATS!!! STAMME...Mediocrez?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions
Not that he can't excel against the Sawks, of course...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
20 or 21 wins
The legacy will come to bat in due time
When he can throw 5 innings without getting rawked...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Last I heard he was going to have one more rehab start...
…he’s been having control issues, I think. Don’t recall whether there was a date on it.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Good
Im going to Miami on Friday
Nats at Fish Tuesday night
Right now, Zimm is scheduled to pitch- better not take him off
Over/Under attendance 1000
Friday? I'll take the over, but not by much...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
They get a thousand people in Florida? Even without the Red Sox visiting?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so glad Loria has done such a good job of culivating local interest in the team.
He has such a proven track record. (E, I think you can probably feel my thinly veiled rage from there.)
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
STAMMEN DOES IT ALL!!!! Trademark single to right!! STAMMENATOR™!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
NL RULES!!!...... uh, rulez...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Ortiz: "Wait, what do I do with this round thing in my glove, again?"
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Nice slide Stammenator...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
How long 'til Guz starts hacking?
It must be killing him to have taken two pitches… in a row!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
No way he takes a third, might swing at pitch 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 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
GUZMAN WALKED?!
Oh, man. The Baseball End Times are near! Again.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
He's up to 5 or 6 now, he's practically Dunnesque...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Strategic plan to end the first pitch strikes...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
(whispers) - Avoid 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 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yippie complies on the foul tip....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He laid off the pitch 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 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH was just trying to get his pitcher off the basepaths so he could rest?
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH is a team player!
As he steals second on Ol’ Man Varitek…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Willie ellsburies down to 2nd....... GUZ WALKIES on 4 pitches!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Never a 6-Spot!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Trust me to be at work when we play better...
Go Stammo
Go Clip.
Go NJ!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
No single for Nick this time...can he go back to the two-spot 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 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
49....... 29 and 20......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammenator at 33 with 3 Ks.... thru 3....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Rockin' on the avatar tonight, Roscoe!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You roooned 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 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That lil Pedie gets on my nerves....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Please don't say Acta should do 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 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
That'd be Dave Magadan.
I actually remember him as a player, too.
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
What happened??
I have no MLB.TV or gameday… so you are my only source of baseball info.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
But, the only strike looked good on pitch tracker..... In the 1st though, those calls outside to the lefties...he had a case...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
C&D have commented that the zone has been generous for both pitchers tonight
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
And Magadan takes one for the team.... That's how the good teams do it...
RIGGLEMAN!!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
DOUBLE PLAY!! DOUBLE PLAY!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take the swinging K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball outside....... but why with Varitek next, Craig?
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nieves gestures for it "Down, down" with the mitt, and Stammen leaves it up...3-1 Sox...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Stammenator........
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
GOING TO PUT TOGETHER ?'s FOR AN Orioles blogger...Anything you want 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 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Are you as sick of our faux-rivalry as we are?
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Are those Nationals fans cheering?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
Well, it's the idea of Nationals fans cheering for another team's good thing.
I have little faith in the baseball IQ of most of the fans here.
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it was just an adjustment Ortiz needed to make.
Whatever he was doing early in the season wasn’t working, but since that was corrected he’s been okay.
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually meant that the Nationals fans were cheering when a strike from Stammen was called a ball...
Think the Nation might be inspiring NatsTown™ to speak 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 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
They'd cheer that?
….I mean, my previous point still holds. I don’t think they’re good enough to figure out Bronx cheering unless it’s been beaten over their heads for a while – over multiple games.
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
They're saying "Yooks" not Dukes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
No, just hack against this guy who's been struggling with command...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Ugh. Not impressive.
Nats down quickly in order…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
It's only polite to let the opposing pitcher have a quick clean inning after giving away 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 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Getting your own beer is cheaper.
It’s the Nationals Way!
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
My beer farm system is depleted...
…but the bar is like an expensive free agent!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Don't sign any free agent pitchers, you get those in drafts...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Beer jokes are funny....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooooh, drafts.
I wholeheartedly support improving your beer farm system via the draft.
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
In Seattle, you order a "schooner"......
It’s just a glass, but it sounds bigger….
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
NATSTOWN!!™! Down in the dumps? In a slump?
NATSTOWN!!!™
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll serve your favourite food...... NatsTown!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
NatsTown™ is a public service of MLB for the non-Washington, DC baseball community...
…brought to you by Omar Minaya, Bud Selig, and Jim BOWDEN!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
No, you're confusing the Nationals and Expos...
The Montreal Expos, farm system to 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 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
So, we lead the league in manners?
That and 81 wins get you to .500…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Kasten = Mr. Rogers
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh...... 58 pitches for Lester to 56 for Stammen...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Im glad I have Big Papi in my fantasy team this week
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
BOOO!! Sorry, I was saying, "Yoook!"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yaz!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, he's such a big fan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Clemens and Pedro
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Oops
Forgot Cy Young was an old Red Sox player
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm coming on like wildfire!
I wasn’t even in this until, what, June?
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooh...... poor Roscoe.....
that was uncalled for….
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
High rollin'...... Vegas Expos would have been cool....
What’s your game?
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Still counting your own point = excellent...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Hammer!
At least it bounced over the fence to save a run… small victories…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
McChatty not working....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ground rule double saves Stammen's bacon...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen wasn't breathing through his eyelids
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Need to pitch to a little less contact......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
only for the groundballs.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Lester looks like he's in control...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Good three inning pitcher.....
I guess my call to pitch around Big Papi wouldn’t have mattered….. Fire me…
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Night NatsTown.
Roscoe’s recording the rest and watching some shows on the DVR.
Why did we have to go and win 2 series. False hope. False freaking hope.
BEEEFCAKE!!! BEEFCAKE!! - Cartman
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Roscoe just Roscoed
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll miss the little fat cartoon kid.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, the Power Ranking guy at CBS had the Nats "lapping the Padres by September" because of those two series..
Still at #30, but we’d lose the catcher kid next year……
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Dibble's stat-guy voice...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Villone holds it to a 5 run deficit...... C'mon Nats Bats!!!
I’d like to see more of their bullpen…
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
its getting out of control
my mlbtv feed busted, but I can follow the boxscore…wtf??
and poor john lannan
've got the choppiest feed in months on the mlb.tv...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
you think it's because the redsox fans overload the server?
is that possible.
I am impressed by the out of town support they get, even if 95% of them are just bandwagoning transplants who didn’t follow baseball until 2003
Guz singles..... Zim?
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
im glad I cant watch this...
ESPN live sports update is painful enough. Let me know when something good happens…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I was gonna go with, "I don't want to not talk to Mezza 'til Friday"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Good things might happen tomorrow--I'LL be at the game!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Friday morning, Mezza time.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Z-man!! Doubles to give me false hope and put runners 2-3!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Cut it in half, Nick!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz caught off third on a ground ball back to Lester...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh... NJ rockets one into Lester's glove, Guz out in a rundown, but runners 2-3 again...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
HAMMER!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer cuts it in half..... Kearns hangs his head and kicks sunflower seeds...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Tweaked writes on swing last night, available but resting acc to Acta...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
writes = wrist...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
3-Harris, Guz, 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 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
HAMMER!!
We get to talk to Mezza tonight, after all!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
What's wrong with SuperDukes...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not looking good, is he?
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Poor Kearnsed Dukes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe there's a curse in RF?...... Dang President's race....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
That bast***'s infectious........ Out of the dugout with you, Bluegrass!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
side note
just watched markakis throw out somebody at home on one of the strongest throws from right field you’ll ever see, makes kearns “cannon” look a little weak. You think we could trade kearns for him? ….riiiiiiggghhhhttt…..
I love Adam Jones...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
5-tool? Uh, not really, 3 of 5 tools? A bunch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd or 3rd, 5-year plan...few false starts...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't mention 5-year plans.
Those were what, um, Stalin used.
by Chris Pendley on Jun 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
10 Year Plan it is, then....... 2020!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
is there an argument for keeping 30 something fielding talent at this stage?
I like our pitching outlook but in the field….WOOOOOOFFFFF!
A.Jones and Maybin my two favorite young CFrs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Lester done...... Goggles in....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
Goggles gets a scoreless frame...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't want to get kippered......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
AG up to get it started...
LET’S GO GENERAL!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
General gets confused by a curve...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Poor Wil.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
(He's still prettier. According to Mrs. D.)
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Almost slid by the bag...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
GUUUUZ!!
TRIPLES IN BRIDGITTE AND IT’S 6-4!!!
RALLY TIME!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
A triple?......... Okay, Face, do your thing!!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
The Guzzzzzzzz!!! RBI TRIPLE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Nats now outhitting the Sox 8-7.........
Youk, Bay and Ells…….. hitless……
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
stupid dingerz.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah that changeup stammen threw to big papi might have been the worse changeup in history
to include anything cabrera ever threw in O’s or Nat’s uni
TH...Fly ball out to left at the wall...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Just needed a single, Ryan.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirty Joe Beilmel on in the aeth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
C'MON NOW NICK!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Four Spot, Hammer, Sooper Dooks...
Not bad.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
When did this guy turn into Cy Freaking Young?
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Dukes down 0-2 quickly...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Karma is getting us for using the Papel-juju from Ed's shirt against the Yankees...
DUNN!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
DONKEY BALL!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Okajima vs Dunn...Lefty vs Lefty...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
"COME ON DUNNNNN!!!" YELLS MRS D FROM UPSTAIRS...
(She had to leave after the top of the sixth…)
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
Belliard is the last guy off the bench........
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Second-to-last (haven't seen AK, have we?)
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
No, we haven't...... and as I was saying........ sorry Bluegrass....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
TOUGH SPOT FOR RONNIE...
…LET’S GO NATS GO!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
THE BIG WALKY STRIKES AGAIN!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ronnie B., if there ever was a time....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
After the first pitch strike out of the zone, he had to be swinging...
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Swinging K on a 1-2 bender...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Martis would be next........ sorry Bluegrass.....
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
And, of course, the radio ad is about Belliard's walkoff last year against the Os...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
no is surprised by this right?
I mean, it IS ronnie belliard! the guy has a resting heart rate of 150 bpm. He will last maybe ten years before he is bed ridden after this year. Every attempt to dump him should be made. Don’t even demote him, his terrible work ethic could infect syracuse.
Baseball gods enjoy twisting the knife......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, I was ready to praise Belliard, ask for forgiveness for
all my past snark towards him …..all of that…if he would just hit a single.
A measly little single.
Alas, too much to ask in Natstown, Village of the Damned.
Blech.
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
Haven't you had two?
Oh, no, is this going to be like trivia? Don’t start keeping score. (But if you do, I can be bought.)
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
He always makes it interesting.......
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally not wearing Papelbon t-shirt, I swears...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, now the sound is all jacked up on the radio feed...
…really? NATSTOWN™!!!!
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
Nice little OF shuffle to accomodate Dunn...
…TAWH CF→2B, Dooks RF→CF, Hammer LF→RF, Dunn→LF, Belliard→ Bench.
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
BARD!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
DAMMIT!!
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET ONE OVER THE WALL TONIGHT?! ARGH!!
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
A combined 10 ft. from tying it..between Zim and Willie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon blown save!!!!
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Punchin' out to make my contribution to the "Sometimes it really is one pitch" game reports...later all...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 24, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Francona flipped all the right switches tonight.
Ortiz at first. Pulled him with the lead and the replacement potentially saves the game.
I wish we had a guy who knew the right switches to flip, rather than randomly pushing stuff to see what it would do.
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't matter how you flip the switch when the settings are "SUCK" and "MORE SUCK"
…as opposed to Boston, where you can select either “MVP” or “ALL-STAR”
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
You're both right, and you never know what you have without playing the games........
Still, April and May were extended ST, and we all know many of the players were just wishful thinking….
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
almost won that one
I came to say hello to enatstown right as everyone is leaving
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
What Up Brian? A little better tonight for the Nats.
Smoltz was likely our only shot from the beginning, so let’s make it so.
The difference between best and worst is a fine line........
"The legacy that was spawned oh-so-many years ago in DC is somewhere in that line-up card each night."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, a fine line that a good bit away from where we are this season...
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
I don't know
after the Yankees and Blue Jays I thought just maybe tonight. But it was a much closer game than the score
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Cruel.. no, the Yankees always deserve to lose in my book!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Hey gotta go
take care everyone /Roscoe
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
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