GameThread: San Francisco Giants At Washington Nationals- Game 50 or 51 of 162. Stand In The Way Of History!!
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 2:28 AM EDT
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San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals, Jun 4, 2009 4:35 PM EDT
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San Francisco Giants
@ Washington Nationals
Thursday, Jun 4, 2009, 4:30 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Randy Johnson vs Jordan Zimmermann
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Would Have Been Fun To Play One At Midnight, Right?
• Is Dunn Going To Pick It Up With Dukes Back?
• Pick A Pitcher That'll Prosper Under McCatty? Explain?
• Can The Nationals Get Through A Game Without An Error?
LINKS:
Don't Look At Randy When It's A Game Day...
Randy Johnson
#51 / Pitcher / San Francisco Giants
6-10
225
R
L
Sep 10, 1963
'09 Stats - (4-4, 5.71 ERA), 54 K's, 52.0 IP, 56 H, 33 R, 33 ER, 10 HR, 19 BB, 1.44 WHIP, .279 AVG.
vs DC - 10 GS, (4-3, 2.99 ERA), 3 CG, 72.1 IP, 69 H, 26 R, 24 ER, 7 HR, 14 BB, 101 K's.
This Day In Montreal Expos' History: The Other One That Got Away - (leftover from 6/3/09 PPD)
Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988 and then traded to Montreal in November of '93 straight-up for IF Delino Deshields, 22-year-old RHP Pedro Martinez was in the Expos' rotation when the '94 season started and he finished the year 11-5, in the midst of a five-game winning streak when the strike brought an abrupt end to the campaign after only 114 games. On June 3, 1995, Pedro Martinez was (3-1) and coming off two no-decisions when he took the mound in Qualcomm Stadium against the San Diego Padres and proceeded to pitch nine perfect innings...in a 0-0 tie, forcing then-Expos' Manager Felipe Alou to send his 23-year-old ace back to the mound for the tenth, after Montreal scored in the top of the frame to make a 10-inning perfect game a possibility...Pedro had thrown 94 pitches to that point...he would only throw two more...
...Martinez's night ended quickly when he threw a 2-0 pitch to Bip Roberts, and gave up a double to start the home half of the frame, allowing for Pedro to finally be lifted, with the win at least, if not the perfect game. Martinez would pitch just two more seasons in Montreal, one a Cy-Young-worthy effort, after which he was traded to Boston, where he'd pitch for the next seven seasons, culminating with the '04 Sox' World Series win.
DC Starting Lineup...
- Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - SS
- Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Dunn-K - LF
- Elijah "Super" Dukes - CF
- AK - RF
- Ronnie B. - 2B
- Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
- The Kid They Call Zim(n)!!! feat. 95 mph heat!!!
Nationals Stand In The Way Of History...
3 of the 299. Randy Johnson, the Montreal Expos' 2nd Round pick, 36th overall in the 1985 Draft, was born in Walnut Creek, California and drafted out of USC, and he recorded just 3 of his 299 career victories in a Montreal uniform before he was traded to the Seattle Mariners in 1989 along with pitcher Gene Harris and Brian Holman in return for Mark Langston. Twenty-one seasons, 4091.1 innings, 100 complete games, 37 shutouts, 4,843 K's, 33 balks, 106 wild pitches, 188 hit batters, 1 hit bird, 1 pushed camera man and 1 funny cameo at the end of a commercial later, Randy Johnson stands to become one of the last pitchers who'll reach the 300 win plateau, since the game has changed so much that any young pitcher today doing so seems improbable...But that doesn't mean I want him getting his 300th "W" in Nationals Park...
Before his start against DC earlier this year on May 11th, Johnson hadn't faced the DC/Monteal franchise that brought him into baseball since 2004, when the then-D-Back dropped a 4-0 decision to the Expos' right-hander Livan Hernandez. When the Nationals visited AT&T Park for a 3-game series from May 11th-13th, Johnson matched up against right-hander Daniel Cabrera, who has since left the Nationals' rotation and roster, so this time Johnson gets DC righty Jordan Zimmerman, who's looking for the third win of his own major league career...
Zimmermann's been looking for that third win since April 26th when he beat the Mets in Citi Field, but he's lost two of his last six starts with four no-decisions, and Washington's 1-5 with their 23-year-old right-hander on the mound over that stretch, which includes a May 12th outing in San Francisco in which Zimmermann gave up 7 hits and 5 ER. Overall in May, Zimmermann's given up 42 hits, 28 ER and 11 BB in 34.2 IP in which he's collected 29 K's and posted a 7.27 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and a .302 BAA.
The Nationals vs Randy Johnson...
Ronnie Belliard - 5 for 23, .217 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 7 K's.
Elijah Dukes - 1 for 3, .333 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.Adam Dunn - 1 for 12, .083 AVG, 7 K's.
Nick Johnson - 1 for 5, .200 AVG, 1 BB, 3 K's.
Austin Kearns - 2 for 5, .400 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Ryan Zimmerman - 2 for 3, .667 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Check the NatCast if you're heading to Nationals Park...
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Do the Mets have swine flu?
Do we want them in our town? (just kidding….but seriously….this is odd.)
http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/06/02/member-of-mets-traveling-party-quarantined-with-possible-swine/?icid=main|main|dl5|link6|http%3A%2F%2Fmlb.fanhouse.com%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fmember-of-mets-traveling-party-quarantined-with-possible-swine%2F
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Link didn't go in right...pasted story below...
Member of Mets’ Traveling Party Quarantined With Possible Swine Flu
Posted Jun 02, 2009 10:43PM By Andrew Johnson (RSS feed)
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So you thought it was about time to stop worrying about swine flu? Not so fast.
On the same day that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the H1N1 flu virus, more commonly known as the swine flu, has spread to all 50 states, the virus might have hit the baseball world.
A producer for SNY, the television network that broadcasts the vast majority of the Mets’ regular season games, is in isolation at a New York-area hospital with possible swine flu symptoms, according to the New York Post.
The stricken person, Dan Barr, is a producer on the SNY broadcast crew that travels with the Mets on their regular charter flight. Barr was sent home from Pittsburgh within the past 24 hours and is currently isolated, with test results confirming or negating swine flu not expected back for at least a week.
Two members of the Mets — Carlos Beltran and John Maine — have been sidelined the last few games with mysterious stomach illnesses, which might lead the mind to wander, but the team was quick to douse any speculation that two of its many ailing players, and one of its biggest stars, have been stricken with the deadly illness.
“We’ve been told [swine flu] is not a type of illness that’s transmitted through the air,” [Mets Assistant GM John] Ricco said today. "It’s more shaking hands, sneezing. So we’re not too worried. The symptoms, we’ve been told, are marked generally by high fever, joint aches and fatigue.
“These symptoms are not consistent at all with what Carlos Beltran and John Maine have at the present time, but our players are being informed that this has happened,” continued Ricco. “Right now, no one on our team is feeling any of that type of symptoms.”
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all the travel they do, I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often...
…but, as if the Mets aren’t annoying enough, now they’ll be sneezing and coughing, with the sniffles, etc. Can we ask them to please just not touch anything?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So are they playing today? The rain cleared out up here...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They backed off the 70% rain all day...
Looks like the early game has a better shot than the later game. The weather people have been known to be wrong occasionally…coughs…yesterday…lucky I don’t have freaking pneumonia.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In addition to MASN/MASN HD, the MLB Network's carrying the game now...
Can’t wait til Zimmermann disappoints them all by outpitching The Big Unit…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game 1 Lineup
Gonzalez – 6
Johnson – 3
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – 7
Dukes – 8
Kearns – 9
Belliard – 4
Nieves – 2
Zimmermann -1
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's an early release...oh cool...Kearns is still in...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SLUMP GRASS!!!!
Make us proud, Austin…..
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff General!! Get healthy Guzman, you're on the TBT list...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Guzi plays in game two. Cain's a righty, right?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, looking at the weather, this could be one long night...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If extremely lucky, the line of rain will stay north of town. Ugh.
I have my DVR set to MASN from 4:00pm to 2:00am.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stuck at work til 5:00...so I'll miss the beginning of the beating Randy gets...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we had a 70% chance yesterday and it was sunny all day......
Went swimming at the springs with Caitlin, my female Yellow Labrador Retriever, who loves to snuggle with sunbathing girls in bikinis…..
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't gone swimming in a spring since I lived in Vermont...
…not really comfortable swimming in NJ water…even at public pools…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stayed away for years because it was too cold. The lake was much warmer and clothing optional.
Then, the swimmers aged and all became men……. and I don’t mind the cold any more and the water is clean…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had the best spot ever in VT, nice waterfall, hidden from view at the far end of an open field...and only 5 people knew about it...
(Ed just dropped iPhone and drove off for Vermont)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ed were you a Lake Monsters fan back than? Vermont Expos right
by Berndaddy on Jun 4, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Went to Montreal more than I went to Lake Monster/VT Expos' games though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Burlington is so close to Montreal.
My brother-in-law has a house in Conway, NH. I think I’ve got to take a road trip. I’d put the road in road trip but it’s so nice up there it would be worth it. I’m saying this now but…
by Berndaddy on Jun 4, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We used to have places like that all over..... then they grew the city all over it.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are gators and water mocassins in the lakes where I grew up. Stuck to the cement ponds.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have water mocassins, but it's no big deal. It would change my mind if there were gators, though.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have gone for a morning game.... Saved Randy for the nightcap......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noon start's so old-timey, would've been better than the rush hour start...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like it would really affect attendance..... They could have called it Infield and Outfield Practice
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Practice?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I laugh every time........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me laugh each time just cause I hear Iverson's indignant tone...
“Practice?”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So cross the Braves off the list...
Now who do we trade our extra outfielders to?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they still need OF corner guys.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And corner OFrs who refuse to play more than one corner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never. I am not an animal, I am a left-freaking-fielder. I don't catch. I don't play first base. I play left field.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nine solo homers...... "can't field his position."
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's even more of a stat-padder than Dunn!
Solo HRs = !clutch
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IPhone needs charging, back shortly...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IPhone needs charging, back shortly...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but Ladies Night tonight goes on rain or shine!
i hope it rains all day. i don’t really feel like going to the park tonight to sit in the cold, humid air.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at Nats News Network on Jun 4, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it'll just be ladies night on the Red Porch if this keeps 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 4, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I signed up for Dibble's twitterfeed
…1st note at 1:00 am last night had the rescheduled start times, now I got another saying it’s raining in Nationals Park…I love me some twitter…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heck, Roscoe said it's raining 8 full minutes ago.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I didn't say the AccuDibble was superior...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK then. Good. So, how bout that local sports team.
I got out the AccuRoscoe straight edge to track the approaching “cell” of rain as Carpenter so fondly calls the gobs of rain…and it’s gonna be a close call. If it hits, game one could be affected a lot.
Was it Boswell who agreed with us today…that Teddy needs to win before the healing can begin?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loverro in the Times said that this morning...
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at Nats News Network on Jun 4, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait I thought it was the Curse of the Expos causing this...
Does anyone know if there are contingency plans in THE PLAN to deal with curses?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is raining at Metro Center in DC
i just came back in from lunch. not raining hard, but raining nonetheless. it is undenyably ugly out though. wet, humid, cold. yuck.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at Nats News Network on Jun 4, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha Randy, make history somewhere else you grumpy curmudgeon!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grumpy curmudgeon = a little redundant...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought I was the local grumpy curmudgeon
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at Nats News Network on Jun 4, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Randy were to stay in DC he might challenge you...
…I was called a “curmudgeon” earlier this season, and Doghouse assured me that there was no positive connotation…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So will it be a "doubleheader" or a "doublerainout"?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AccuRoscoe best guess...
Game one could start at 6:00 or so. Totally guessing but there it is. Ed may make it home in time.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what the eagle thinks...
I’m with the eagle. heh.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If LOU ever comes back he's going to be upset you stole his gig as world's greatest GIF'er!!!
That’s funny stuff, Miss B!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Muy thanx...
I was going to use Screech, but that’s just ridiculous. Screech is just a really bad eagle wannabe. So i went with the real thing.
It made me laugh to think about the eagle going for RJ.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS, sorry for the HUGE size..
i copied the link for the larger version by mistake.I do know better.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, "I Was A Teenage" Screech couldn't intimidate anyone...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whenever I hear that name, I think of the kid from Saved By The Bell...who looks less unlike an eagle than our mascot.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd forgotten how bad Screech was
until I did an image search yesterday.
However, in the process I did come across an interesting bit of trivia: seems the Pirate’s Parrot once fessed up to hauling cocaine for the players in his stuffed beak!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From a distance, it appears the Philly Phanatic and the Pirate Parrot may be cut from the same cloth, literally.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Betting beaked in the eye by Screech?
Maybe it would help get the sand out?
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NESN article about them wanting to replace their Pig Papi with our Big Donkey...
http://www2.nesn.com/boston-red-sox/2009/06/04/dunn-deal-red-sox-should-consider-nats-slugger/
We may be in a sweet position. I don’t think there’d be a huge revolt in NatsTown due to the fielding issues. I’d miss the Zimm protection, but you gotta sell when the price is high and the Sox have lots of young pitching to deal.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Bowden was still around I'd say no way it happens, but...
…with old “Pointstohishead” around it just might…
? What does Boston want another DH for?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because they don't have one now....
Sorry Big Papi.
And I really like Big Papi, but something is clearly wrong with his swing and eyes.
I watched him some last night and it was hard to watch.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrist injury + Power Hitter = Trading for a Donkey!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Poor Papi. Without Manny around, and with the aches and pains of being whatever his stated age...it just ain't working.
The price will never be highter Rizzo. The fans will understand as long as we get more than them. They are the desperate ones so they have to overpay. I want a CF prospect and two pitchers…and not that Delcarmen…I mean starters.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds about right to me.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a pony!
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone's home and following at start updates would be appreciated...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about that.....
I don’t think ANY games will be played today or tonight.
It’s raining even more now and has gotten considerably colder.
So looks like no one will get #300 tonight!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No 300! (clapclap clapclapclap)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waiting for the pre-game radio show to start...
…I’m figuring they won’t start on time. Would be nice if they did—our tickets to tonight’s game is good for both! Yay for real doubleheaders! Not goin’ to the ballpark until I get some more news… although the beer tent across the street might be economical enough to waste an hour two in…
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm saying there may be a 2 1/2 hour window before the weather kill-shot hits. That's enough to get in one official game. Beat the Unit.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw a weather forecast that didn't look promising...I wonder what Dibble says???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, looks like that on the AccuDoghouse Guesstimator™ 2000XL, too.
Maybe another hour of rain before the game can start though, so look for it to be at least half an hour late unless the wind shifts.
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C&D are saying ~15 min of heavy rain on the radar, then tapering off.
Start time is certainly no sooner than 5, say 5:30ish, maybe? Pre-game show guest is McCatty, so I’ll update with tidbits from that in a few minutes.
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Highlights from Chatty with McCatty
Saint called McC after the news and was classy about it. “It’s baseball—it happens to all of us.”
McC is “going right in with it” in terms of implementing his approach. Many already know him from Syracuse and are already familiar with his way, going smooth so far.
“Old School?” (laughs) His philosophy: attack the zone, got a fastball? use it! Get hit, instead of giving up walks.
“The longer you’re up, the more trouble you get in.” Throw strikes! Work quickly, keep your composure, but “slow the game down in your mind.”
Billy Martin “let us go out and play” although he was demanding, expected 9 IP, and could be best friend/worst enemy the same day… Pitched a 14-inning loss (2-1), then a 12-inning loss his next start!
Knowing the what the batter likes/doesn’t like is important, but knowing what you do well/don’t do well is more important.
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All this freaking sandwich talk. I'm picking up a cheese steak on my way home. Thanks a lot.
Catch y’all later.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double header, save room, that's two sandwiches each per game to guarantee a win!!! Swee--
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, correction, 2 sandwiches, 1 each per game...don't want to make unreasonable demands!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, thanks.
I’m going to have to make up marathon running as it is…
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I assume it's delayed?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, it started 7 minutes ago.
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, expected start time 5:10...
…heading out to the ballpark! Cross your fingers that we can finish one and get big #3 for Double-N!
"We are all jinxers in NatsTown™." --cat daddy3000
by Doghouse on Jun 4, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALERT: The start of the first game of a doubleheader between the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals is being delayed by rain. The game is expected to begin at 5:10 PM EDT.
Second opinion by CBSSportsline…..
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
18 pitches, two called strikeouts and a groundout to 1B for DCMR...
On to the bottom of the 1st….
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez grounded out to shortstop.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson lined out to center on a 2-0 pitch
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman grounded out to second.
8 pitches for Johnson….. Hackery!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice, thanks, just walked in the door to see Raaaannndy get through his first scoreless...
Zim and Nick hit hard outs though…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They delayed the game so you wouldn't miss out.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I apologize for the inconvenience it may have cost others...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you have gotten the game delayed to 2010?
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DC could have 2 sweet #1 picks by then!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ishikawa was the difference when DC was out west...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOO!! They will sign Strasburg!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$15-20 million, get it done!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you thinking they don't take him or Strasburg just says no?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking there's a non-zero chance the Nats blink and sign the cheaper player.
That’s basically it.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been keeping an eye on Ackley since he hit .400+ for the season a year or two back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A swinging K by Molina and then a Fred Lewis single...... McCovey explodes in wonderment...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ishikawa doubled to right, Lewis to third.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe grounded out to second, Lewis scored, Ishikawa to third.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy "Mr. 300" Johnson has a 1-0 lead to work with...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now 2-0.......Burriss singled to center, Ishikawa scored.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of 0-2 pitch was that? Someone teach Zim(n) how to waste one...
McCATTY!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess the late start didn't negate Zimmermann's bad 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 4, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just delayed it until the 2nd inning this time..... Now he'll bear down... Hardball!!!.... McCatty???
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y-Dunn-K-Y???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One swing and Dunn on a 3-2 slider.... Should have started TAWH...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
92 mph through Slump Grass' bat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't hit a curve, can't hit a fastball....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dukes grounded out... Kearns misses on a 1st pitch swing, looks at another and misses a 3rd for the 3 pitch Kearns' Special K
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slump Grass is special, and it's pouring in Nationals Park...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Radar looks intermittent...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHWHHT...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grrrrrr........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bottom 3 for the Nats in the 3rd.........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belliard grounded out to shortstop.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jordan Z looking for his first hit with two outs.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm at the mercy of the Gamecenter hamsters..... They're typing as fast as they can, man...
2 out of 3 raccoons nod in sympathetic understanding….
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann grounded out to pitcher.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we please stop rolling over for Johnson? That's 9 in a row, a no-hitter, he's no-hit the nationals so far...no hits...
Jinx accomplished…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm afraid they'll try to sneak out of here with a short game win...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheap....... sleazy...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the no-hitter that Johnson has going would be a great thing to witness for his guaranteed 300th win!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 4th...Zim(n)'s rolling...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
[rally inning]...... top of the order...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 straight down for Raaaanndy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson walks Johnson
and now it begins….
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Runner on!! Runner on!! Discerning Eye = 1st baserunner!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon now, Dunn-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 4, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim flies out......... DONKEY IS DUE!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
....for another 0-4 day as he pops out to 1B..........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, just saw Milledge make a catch at the wall in the Nats' commercial, never looked as graceful...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good old days......... When Lasto was the only goat......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn flies...to the right side of the pitcher's mound on a 1-1 pitch...
Might want to start taking a few DC…?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO HITTER!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZIMMERMANN!! It looks like everyone wants this game over with...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Dukes, break this s*** up...!!! No no-no...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DUKES!!! Broken bat single up the middle!!! One historic achievement averted...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give another command...quick!
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk, Slump Grass walk!! YEAH!!! A way to not get 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 4, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And DC's own Emmanuel Burriss erases two runners with a diving stab, toss and 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 4, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RONNIE B.?????
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rally killing Belliard......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing double play. UGH. Unit's buying that kid and his family a steak dinner tonight.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course it had to be a great play when it mattered........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, it's all about Randy, Randy, Randy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm back out for the Quality Start....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ronnie B wuz robbed...ramped off the mound and into a diving Burriss' glove, rolls over and tosses to Renteria, to first, 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 4, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the description......I blame Kearns being involved.... He's bad luck.
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Zimmerman retires all three batters, as Zimmermann retires the side in the sixth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had some Bob Dylan Zimmerman lyrics to quote....
and not the cliched one…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's my favorite:
“You’ll never know the hurt I suffered nor the pain I rise above,
And I’ll never know the same about you, your holiness or your kind of love,
And it makes me feel so sorry.” – Idiot Wind
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Forever Young"....... one of the sentimental faves...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jordan Zimmermann's out, Elvis with the PH chance...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson doubled to deep left center, Gonzalez scored!!!!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson hits a trademark single NJ™ to left center, Gonzalez scores from first...2-1 Giants.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And now Dunn to break out against Johnson...... 1-14 lifetime....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y-Dunn-Pop-Y?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-15..... foul pop-out to 3rd...... Was there any question?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Dunn's the bestest...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MANNY!!!
You don’t have to be a weatherman……. to know which way the Donkey blows…
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VILL0.00NE!!! Defend the 0.00!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
VILL0.00NE LIVES!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+0.00!!!! 3 up, 3 down...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson's out, now it's time to ruin everyone's night!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RALLY INNING!!! IT'S ON...
Where has the Natosphere gone?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually this is exactly what I expected, here and at the park...i think there's 4,000 people watching Randy try for 300...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking of heading down, but the rain and the cold definitely made the sofa at home seem so much nicer.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TV sounds like a much better idea...if a Nationals' pitcher was going for a milestone that'd be different...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!!!! How're the raindrops? Radar shows greenery......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Audible on the mics, but not effectivng 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 4, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and of course it's picking up 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 4, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bit of sprinkles on radar and clear behind...... heavy orange to the south of Fredericksburg
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really picked up, be surprised if they come back out after commercial break...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe an hour break, then it looks clear...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson out after only 78 pitches....... "What a little wuss......"
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibble just showed a play he thought he was injured on...fell on shoulder fielding Anderson Hernandez's dribbler...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wet grass shortens Johnson's outing...... Bluegrass chases one in the dirt for a K......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnsons’ 300th win is gonna be a 7 inning shortened game…. lame.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're back out, so let's hope not...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Balest...Mike MacDougal's out for the 8th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Saving Villone for the second game? So they’re actually thinking they’re gonna get a second game in?
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
History shows Villone is really a one inning pitcher.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had two good innings two nights ago.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must have missed it...... Cy McDoodle retires the side!?!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VILL0.00NE was the HER0.00 the other night!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe’s swing reminds me a chunkier Guzzy swing.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2011 Guzman?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are their fat guys really better than our fat guys?
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz and Belli vs Molina and Uribe? Tough call...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've got Sandoval too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st to home speed......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 outs to get a run and ruin Randy's night afternoon...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NIEVES!!! Starts the eighth with a 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 4, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just in time to see us beat the Big Un.... jinx alert
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jinx away, I want that jerk to lose...history be darned...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Affeldt in to turn Guz around......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
Nice to see Zimn(n) have a nice K total…the kid is going to be our Smoltz.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad 1st is the difference 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 4, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, bad second, it was the first inning I saw...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's young...he'll learn
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz or Harris?
I’m calling this rally inning for Doghouse and the Mrs…..
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzzie will 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 4, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And by avoid the DP, I did not mean swing at first pitch and pop out...GUZMAN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade him...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And get me excited for about a millisecond about a long fly ball.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alberto moves the runner into scoring position for Nick Johnson!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
watch the discerning eye!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up to NJ to make it happen...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 pitch coming...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way Nick Johnson doubles in a run...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not when he chases stuff below his knees!
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont bet against that discerning eye...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tries to rip the cover off that 3-1 pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When ur hitting 362 against lefties...might as well...
It’s all systems go for the Kids Call him Zim!
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Batting .362 against lefties.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Discerning Eye = BB, 2 on for Zimmerman against Brian "Not That Brian" Wilson...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa........ NO ARM SALUTE!!!! Get the punk, Zim!!!
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn… Why not leave Affeldt in like they did on Tuesday. It seems like for some reason they care more about this game. Strange!
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Want one for the Unit.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I should have turned up my sarcasm on that one.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman walks...Let's see your hero face Dunn?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd settle for a home run.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big AB.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donkey with the bases juiced............ Think inflicting pain, Adam........
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down 1-2 already...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn hangs in for a full count...DUNN!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn K's looking at a low fastball...c'mon swing your f****** BAT!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be swinging......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon DUNN!!!! OR YOU'RE TRADED TO BOSTON!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont give him an incentive to K.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He probably wanted out the minute Bowden got canned...i mean, uh stepped down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should make sure him and Kearns are a package...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+100
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was without a doubt below his knees!
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was low, but it was a fastball, stop looking to walk you big overpaid, Dunnce...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It even too the ump a little while to realized “oh crap, if i don’t call that a strike, Johnson loses his 300th win”
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that late call was questionable..."Baaa...Ah, I'll give it to Randy!!!"
Would’ve like to have seen Dunn tossed…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would have liked to see Manny show he still has pulse instead of the damn dewlap!!!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The late AND bad call HAS to be shown in highlights of this game.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if the ump called it right -- as the ball that it was...
game would now be tied with Super Dukes up.
Blind, in-the-tank-for Johnson’s300th ump
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was low but it was a fastball?
what does one have to do with the other?
by martins on Jun 4, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we've firmly established that we disagree on Dunn...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn must have watched that Nats Moment when Dukes walked in a run a few too many times.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling I walked into this disagreement late, but:
You’re thinking walking = bad with Dunn?
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't think you should be looking walk when you're supposed to be the big bopper...
…and when you get a full-count fastball, low or not, it was too close to take in that situation…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game day said it was in the zone...got to swing at that...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn is a classic TTO guy.
Of course, he’s a Weeblie in the field, but most of the time, he’ll either strike out, walk, or homer. The home run is the least likely of those outcomes, and in a situation like that, a tie game was what he was going after.
Should he have swung at that specific pitch? Eh, probably. But I’m not surprised he didn’t, that’s just who he is.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh, imagine that, a reasoned response minus the condescension or a pedantic tone...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Rowand continues his hitting streak…
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And now Hanrahan tries his best to get Randy No. 300...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And hanny's in to give at least a few more "insurance" runs
and now the usual dirt ball
Uggggghhhhhhhhh!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ginats now 4-1 with hanny's usual crapola
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see the new mental approach to the game is working...
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you blame Hanny's flop sweat and inability or unwillingness ...
to pitch well on McCatty.
I blame it ALL on MANNY. Feh.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just stepped out to see if the raccoon enjoyed her banana,..... and Hanrahan happened....
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He threw up the game -- as usual.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now Hanny is making sure it’s a win for RJ.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Hanny stuffs this up...can we fire this pitching coach too?
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to trade for a closer in addition to whatever else we get for Dunn. Hanrahan is horrible.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could easily get a closer for Dunn and possibly a prospects...
He’s an AL teams dream.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fire Hanrahan!
"If Daniel Cabrera threw stones at glass houses, he'd walk it in four pitches." -GalRevelsInPee, Nationals Journal
by tengoalyrunr30 on Jun 4, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did Manny pat that horrible pitcher on the back when he yanked him. There's no patting when you give up a game your team had a chance to win.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it's all good in MannyAnnna Land, remember?
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joel showed he wasn't afraid to throw it over the plate....... Success, McCatty-style...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but McCatty said hit them with your best stuff not...
gifts down Broadway the way hanrahan delivers.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny or McCatty had the quick hook...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not surprised...
He hasnt got an out yet and all he’s done is give up doubles…
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not quick enough......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So.
Does that missed strike call matter now?
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
At least Johnson wouldn’t get win #300
"If Daniel Cabrera threw stones at glass houses, he'd walk it in four pitches." -GalRevelsInPee, Nationals Journal
by tengoalyrunr30 on Jun 4, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you never know what Dukes could have done with the bases loaded.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More salt in the wounds, sir, the pain is subsiding.......
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two runs would be needed so far.
Average run expectancy with the based loaded and two outs is ~0.837 … and they already would’ve scored one. You’re right, but …well, odds aren’t great.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And maybe Hanny doesn’t give up 3 runs (so far) if he actually had a lead. If and buts right?
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point, he would've given up 4.
Disclaimer: the only game I’ve been to this season was the one where Hermida killed the Nats – twice. I don’t expect anything out of the bullpen and I’ve been happier for it.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not expecting anything more than a fairly called game… and if the Nats had gotten that, at the very least, they wouldn’t be another footnote to another SF Giants record.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give you the footnote.
My point was that they lost the game, and it wouldn’t have made a whole lot of difference.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With this crap team, it's about not being embarassed.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanrahan took a flamethrower to the 9th.
That’s really the only embarrassing part of this game, and Lord knows we’ve seen that enough this season
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other words, a no-decision woulda been like a victory.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anything, be annoyed Zimmermann gets tagged with a loss.
It’s fitting that this Nats’ team gives up Moyer’s 250th and Johnson’s 300th. Wouldn’t have it any other way this season.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats have become the Giants' be-oich
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks to Hanny, no...FAIL...Bring back 80mph-fastball-Cordero!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Jesus…. not the Chief. I wish Rauch were still around…
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to Randy. Hanrahan's sneaking over to get some autographs now that the Nats are done.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hanrahan ERA = 6.66
Here’s your sign…
"If Daniel Cabrera threw stones at glass houses, he'd walk it in four pitches." -GalRevelsInPee, Nationals Journal
by tengoalyrunr30 on Jun 4, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you bring in your freaking closer when down by 1 in the 8th? It just doesn't make any sense.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To get Randy the win.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hanny out, the age of Zinicola!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny..."the ball was wet...tough situation...serenity now."
Manny…you’re on the clock.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was the way the grass was cut...
he wasn’t used to that.
hey, manny and hanny: Read my sig line!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's not a bad kid - but clearly we've given him a run as closer...
Time to make some trades
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this stage, we're about 9 guys short of a quality team.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're missing a 1.
Haven’t decided where it should go, but it definitely belongs.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next game up in 20 minutes according to MASN...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The stadium clock is 10 minutes late?!
Wow… never noticed that! Can we get anything right?
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearns K's, to no one's surprise...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if we started calling him Earns instead of Kearns
he might stop with the Ks.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For real… why not just call that a strike!?
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And might as well called Belliard out! If you’re not gonna call it fairly….
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, the entire crowd is looking for Belliard to K...nice...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Makeup call on the ground ball.
I think. Unless he came off the bag.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People booing he beat it out? Amazing.
by killianskid34 on Jun 4, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Randy" "Randy" ...I'm sure those are all just Giants fans...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The nationals should become like a traveling team. It sort of is already because opposing fans usually fill Nationals Park anyway.
by killianskid34 on Jun 4, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re the Washington Generals of the MLB
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
#300 wins!! So excited...heh, at least I saw the whole game...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 4, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least I saw the pitch in which the ump gave him the 300th win.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+300!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how many media people will mention that.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably zero...
they’ll probably be too busy trying to get autographs
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 4, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bet is a big fat goose egg. No way it shows up on ESPN.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll be on Baseball Tonight.
It was a big situation for the game, but they won’t dwell on whether or not it was a strike.
by Graysnail on Jun 4, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they show the pitch, I don’t see how they don’t mention that the pitch was questionable at best. Maybe not “dwell” on it, but at least make mention of it “possibly” not being a strike.
by superjuan on Jun 4, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They did show it
but not surprisingly, they did not dwell on it.
"Sure it’d be great to be playing with 10 good fingers, but 8 will do just fine." – Jon Jansen
by VA_Skin on Jun 4, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How bout Villone? WooHoo. There's the takeaway from this game. Zimm(n) and Pro.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zimm(n) is cool.
Kids doing alright…not his fault he’s on a dog of a team.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
by Mezza on Jun 4, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See anyone who's hanging around in 20 minutes...got a new gamethread i'll put up in a minute...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 4, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cain may no-hit us. I think they pulled Unit early so they can put him in in a tie game in the 7th later so he can get 301.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dog > car > dogpark.......... brb...
"It's just too bad, because it reflects on us, the coaching staff." -Manny Acta
"No. I don’t manage like that" -Frank Robinson
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ed. My adrenaline is way too high to go right back into the suck. Will watch a movie and be back mid-game...
…look like an hour give or take till the tarp will have to go on. Heavy stuff coming.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 4, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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