GameThread: Boston Red Sox At Washington Nationals. Game 69 Or 70 Of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 5:57 PM EDT
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Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals, Jun 24, 2009 7:05 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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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 !!!
by Berndaddy on Jun 24, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MASN is reporting that Adam Dunn has a wrist injury
mri negative
by gengreen17 on Jun 24, 2009 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pregame show says Dunn's available to pinch hit.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no ryzim for a while
GO NATS GO!!!
ALSO, LESTER IS AFRAID OF HAMMER!!!!!
GO NATS !!!!
2 OUT OF 3
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and away we go. 0-2 to Pedroia. Who's here?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet hammer gets walked again
0-0 2 bb’s
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KIP DFAed
Well(s) Done
Clippard really is here
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ataboy DOOKS
he didnt even see it comin
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no seriously not good...
but he didnt get hurt soo good
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was bizarre.
Never seen anything like that before – and here goes Dibble for the next half hour talking about bat quality.
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
dooks hit a grounder to short but the broken bat hit em and green missed the ball
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
it was slow so it took the right fielder a while to get to it
routine ground ball
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dooks- "Sorry, I didn't mean to impail you"
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
ELVIS SINGLES
BOB-“that’s how you take advantage of the break”- literely- heh
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this the continuous-jinx, anti-jinx?
No problem with 9, it’s an AL pitcher…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, it worked!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
perfect thru 9
I have done for a few batters and it has worked so…. why not?
gotta try something
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that he can't excel against the Sawks, of course...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
20 or 21 wins
The legacy will come to bat in due time
by Mr Sparkay on Jun 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When is the Olsenater comin back to the squad?
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Friday? I'll take the over, but not by much...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah--under.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ortiz: "Wait, what do I do with this round thing in my glove, again?"
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0? That bat's ready to explode!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GUZMAN WALKED?!
Oh, man. The Baseball End Times are near! Again.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the Nats are winning
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that was #7!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Double steal?
Har, har!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
TAWH is a team player!
As he steals second on Ol’ Man Varitek…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Let's go Two-Spot!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, Four-Spot...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Trust me to be at work when we play better...
Go Stammo
Go Clip.
Go NJ!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Cat Daddy...You got Lester's pitch count?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAgh, the No-no is gone :(
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Balkin Bob Davidson throws a man out
throw out Francona!!!
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That'd be Dave Magadan.
I actually remember him as a player, too.
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hitting coach got tossed for arguing balls and strikes.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youkilis was arguing a little and he tried to get the umpire from tossing Youk by stepping in. I think.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
C&D have commented that the zone has been generous for both pitchers tonight
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you as sick of our faux-rivalry as we are?
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How have the O's changed since when they visited Natstown?
trying to be serious
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...but the damage is done. We shouldn't have a run anyway.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Francona pulled the right string with Papi.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were OK
Lets get the bats goin.
Start it off dooks
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but im saying dooks
my bad…..hammer is up
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, just hack against this guy who's been struggling with command...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. Not impressive.
Nats down quickly in order…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sucks.
Roscoe may need to go watch this in a bar.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting your own beer is cheaper.
It’s the Nationals Way!
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My beer farm system is depleted...
…but the bar is like an expensive free agent!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmm, drafts....
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You laugh or you cry (into your beer).
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooooh, drafts.
I wholeheartedly support improving your beer farm system via the draft.
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Wanna raise your batting average, Want to lower your ERA?
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We live in a stadium down by the river.
Matt Foley
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, we lead the league in manners?
That and 81 wins get you to .500…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Im glad I have Big Papi in my fantasy team this week
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh...
I have Zim and NJ.
I had to cut Flores for obvious reasons.
I put Papi in this week but it was really mixed feelings… you want him to hit a 3 run HR but end up on the losing side.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AL pitchers can sac bunt, why can't ours?
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trivia Time......
2 points avalible ohhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Babe Ruth!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Fallon!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which two pitchers have the most wins as a Red Sock?
1 point for each correct answer
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops
Forgot Cy Young was an old Red Sox player
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and graysnail on the board
Standings
Roscoe 10
E 7.5
Graysnail 4
Ryzim 1
Mezza 1
Doghouse 1
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I turn my back for a minute...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Boy. It's getting tight.
I’m bailing on my vacation in September if we’re still close.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm coming on like wildfire!
I wasn’t even in this until, what, June?
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have gotten a point every day you answered
i believe
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hey. The Mets don't go to Vegas when they fold up camp in September.
Roscoe does.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i may make a charge
i know every answer
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shilling and Clemens?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schilling even
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Hammer!
At least it bounced over the fence to save a run… small victories…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stammen wasn't breathing through his eyelids
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
like... no contact
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three strikeouts...
….ooh, a caveman. WooHoo
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stammen? Not so much.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You don't understand the QS!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its getting out of control
my mlbtv feed busted, but I can follow the boxscore…wtf??
and poor john lannan
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
'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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz singles..... Zim?
"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 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Mezza on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See ya tomorrow, Mezza!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good things might happen tomorrow--I'LL be at the game!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Z-man!! Doubles to give me false hope and put runners 2-3!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bloop single = 6-3...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
they have zim in the two spot in the lineup?
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know dunn was hurt!
how did this happen?
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAMMER!!
We get to talk to Mezza tonight, after all!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SOOPERDOOKS?
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw, Dukes...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
He's all Kearnsed up.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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…..
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have some serious potential in their outfield
scott, markakis, jones
pretty solid
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do we have any five tool outfield prospects?
or are we banking on milledge and dukes
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't mention 5-year plans.
Those were what, um, Stalin used.
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
is there an argument for keeping 30 something fielding talent at this stage?
I like our pitching outlook but in the field….WOOOOOOFFFFF!
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on where they play and if they can be something approaching league aveage with the bat.
But generally, no.
by Graysnail on Jun 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
AG up to get it started...
LET’S GO GENERAL!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Bard? Uh, go, Bridget!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHOA, GO BRIDGETTE!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
(He's still prettier. According to Mrs. D.)
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RALLY CAPS FOR TAWH!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh... DOCCT...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO GUUUUUUZ! BRING BRIDGETTE HOME!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GUUUUZ!!
TRIPLES IN BRIDGITTE AND IT’S 6-4!!!
RALLY TIME!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Too bad about all the runs...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZIM-MER-MAN! ZIM-MER-MAN!! ZIM-MER-MAN!!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Couldn't stay away. Dang it.
Hey. Go in the kitchen and make me some pie.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 for DJ...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will get em in the 8th
Papelbum wont want to come in the game
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'MON NOW NICK!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four Spot, Hammer, Sooper Dooks...
Not bad.
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I DONT THINK I LIKE THIS MASTERSON GUY
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it Masterson or Bucholtz who pitched a no no in their rookie call-up year?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When did this guy turn into Cy Freaking Young?
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE WILL GET PAPEL-BUM NEXT INNING
MARK MY WORDS
by ryzim22 on Jun 24, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Karma is getting us for using the Papel-juju from Ed's shirt against the Yankees...
DUNN!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donkey Ball...unlikely. Not looking good with the timing.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BIG WALKIE!!!
BELLI-YARD?
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Second-to-last (haven't seen AK, have we?)
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
TOUGH SPOT FOR RONNIE...
…LET’S GO NATS GO!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donkey works a walk. Hey. RISP
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
oh my god
how are we in a position to rely on belliard?!?!?
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WELCOME TO NATSTOWN™!
WE COULD PH MARTIS…
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BATTLING BELLI-YARD!!
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No joy in NatsTown™...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
effin mlb.tv
what is going on? I can’t just sit here and hope he hits it!
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8-pitch AB, swung over a curve
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
And, of course, the radio ad is about Belliard's walkoff last year against the Os...
"It's always ridiculous in NatsTown™." --ROSCOEtheNATSfan
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by VA SLIM on Jun 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by MissB on Jun 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New sig!
Thanks.
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awww. Roscoe gets aced by MissB.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only temporarily, I'm sure.
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
by MissB on Jun 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're welcome.
Too bad it’s true.
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
by MissB on Jun 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, now the sound is all jacked up on the radio feed...
…really? NATSTOWN™!!!!
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bar-DOH!!!
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
by MissB on Jun 24, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TAWH.... BE THE HERO!! ER, ONE OF THEM!!
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT!!
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET ONE OVER THE WALL TONIGHT?! ARGH!!
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOO!
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well, that was special.
"Luck is the residue of design." - Branch Rickey
by MissB on Jun 24, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Jun 24, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Francona flipped all the right switches tonight.
Ortiz at first. Pulled him with the lead and the replacement potentially saves the game.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I'm Manny-neutral now, but Boston has way more players to plug in.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by PhDBrian on Jun 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Heh, a fine line that a good bit away from where we are this season...
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by PhDBrian on Jun 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...the Yanks and Jays were some sort of cruel joke.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 24, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by PhDBrian on Jun 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey gotta go
take care everyone /Roscoe
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on Jun 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See ya Brian! We'll get 'em tomorrow night.
"NatsTown™, Village of the Damned" --MissB
by Doghouse on Jun 24, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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