GameThread: New York Mets At Washington Nationals- Game 52 or 53 of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 2:15 PM EDT
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New York Mets at Washington Nationals, Jun 5, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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New York Mets
@ Washington Nationals
Friday, Jun 5, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Mostly cloudy,rain. Game time temperature around 65.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Does It Ever Stop Raining In Washington, D.C.?
• What? Oh, Seriously? Redding's Pitching? He's Gonna Make The Nationals Pay Now, Isn't He?
• Martis, Lannan, Stammen vs Redding, Maine And Livan? Who Would You Rather Watch?
• So Was That 3-2 Pitch To Dunn Yesterday A Strike? Should He Have Been Swinging?
• What Milestones Are The Mets Reaching This Weekend?
LINKS:
Maybe The Nationals Should've Just Signed Redding, He Looks P***ed...Don't Look Right At Him...
"Don Sutton's Favorite Pitcher" Tim Redding
#44 / Pitcher / New York Mets
5-11
225
R
R
Feb 12, 1978
'09 Stats - (0-2, 9.20 ERA), 3 GS, 14.2 IP, 18 H, 15 ER, 2 HR, 10 BB, 10 K's, 1.91 WHIP, .286 BAA
vs DC - 3 G, 2 GS, (2-0, 2.77 ERA), 13.0 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 1 HR, 6 BB, 13 K's, 1.15 WHIP, .200 BAA.
Smarty Start...
1-5 against the Mets so far this season in six games played at Citi Field, the Nationals welcome New York to Nationals Park for the first time in '09 for a three game weekend set in the nation's capital. Shairon Martis, who takes the mound tonight for DC, dropped his first decision this year in his last start, when Ryan Howard hit two home runs (the second a massive grand slam) in Citizens Bank Park to lead the Phillies to a 9-6 victory. The loss dropped Martis to (5-1) in 10 starts, and the 22-year-old right-hander is now winless in his last three outings after having won five of his first seven starts for DC. Martis has allowed 19 hits and 17 ER in his last 16 IP, and on the year, he's posted a 5.62 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and a .266 BAA. Martis has just one start against NY 14 starts into his MLB career, but it didn't last long, as the then 21-year-old righty went just three innings against the Mets late last season in a game in Nationals Park in which he surrendered 5 hits and 6 ER on 3 HR's.
Tim Redding vs The Washington Nationals...
Adam Dunn - 3 for 12, .250 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 3 K's.
Austin Kearns - 1 for 4, .250 AVG.
Josh Willingham - 5 for 13, .385 AVG, 2 HR's, 4 RBI's.
DC Starting Lineup...
- The Guzzz - SS
- Nick "Two-Spaaht" Johnson - 1B
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Donkey - LF
- Elijah "Super" Dukes - CF
- AK - RF
- The Bard - C
- Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez - 2B
- Smarty - SP
STRASBURG FILES...
With the MLB Draft now only four days away I thought we'd start to look back at Federal Baseball.com's coverage of the projected #1 overall pick, SDSU right-hander Stephen Strasburg, to see how we first saw the young phenom and realized that the team and the player might be destined for one another. The first mention I can find in the archives is from September 6th 2008 (though he came up elsewhere long before then) in a game report on a Nationals/Braves game late in the season:
"...the Nationals figure to figure in two tight races down the stretch...The Battle between NY and Philly for the NL East crown, (which is the only way either team gets into Postseason play), and the battle for the #1 Draft Pick in '09, which looks to be coming down to race between the Mariners, Nationals, and Padres with the three game series from 9/19-9/21 between DC and SD possibly deciding projected #1 pick Stephen Strasburg's future...(ed. note - "More on Strasburg soon...")
I took the first serious look at the situation later that month, when I wrote an article about Strasburg, and no. 1 picks in general entitled, "Will The Washington Nationals Be Able To Sign A #1 Pick", in which I looked at the contract the last pitcher selected number one overall, David Price, received from the Tampa Bay Rays, and rehashed the then-recent failure on the Nationals' part to reach an agreement with their '08 1st Round pick Aaron Crow and concluded:
"...while you can't count on Stephen Strasburg to have as immediate an impact on the Nationals as David Price is poised to have on the Rays, the signing of Strasburg, a player who's drawn a considerable amount of national attention, would be a point of pride for a team enamored with its young stars like Ryan Zimmerman, Jesus Flores and John Lannan but desperate for even a shred of credibility in the baseball world, the kind of respect that only comes when you go out and sign the best player available in the draft...or add a free agent to the youngest roster in the Majors who can have an influence on-field and in the clubhouse in the development of a winning tradition...I can even take one more year of losing if..."
(ed. note - "I envy myself in the past, so naive, so unaware of the pain to come...")
"A shred of credibility in the baseball world," it's almost humorous to read that sentence now, back before SMILEYGATE and the resignation of the Former DC GM, before the 38 losses in 52 games, before the firing of the Saint, Randy St. Claire...
Coming Soon...(A look back at the coverage that started with this report by sdsuaztec4, our west coast correspondent who provided us with the best Strasburg live coverage around this past season.")
Check the NatCast if you're heading to Nationals Park...
For A Mets Fan's Perspective, Check Out The SBN's New York Mets Blog:
(Latest Mets News: The New York Mets just lost set-up man J.J. Putz for 8-10 weeks according to Eric Simon at AA.)
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OK this is my first time at the new ballpark
What do I have to see before leaving tonight? I’m with a big crowd and I’m afraid I’ll be limited in my pre-game running around. BTW I am bringing a saw for the extra arms etc on those statues. Yuck !
by Berndaddy on Jun 5, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please don't jinx anything by saying I got to see the thing that rhymes with grin.
by Berndaddy on Jun 5, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I'll say is that the Mets are now officially vulnerable from the time the starter exits until the ninth when Frankie comes in...
The only thing I’m sure to do each time is get a Curly-W pretzel…in the center field snack alcove…
May dry weather greet you there tonight!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always enjoy a Ben's Chilli Bowl half smoke with chilli & cheese. MMMmmmm
I kinda like the view from the deck way at the end of the top level of bleachers down the left field line. You can lean on the rail and look down at the game and all the people and maybe even see the monuments.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks I eat a curly-W-pretzel w/ chili and cheese thinking of the wonder blogger @ Federal Baseball
by Berndaddy on Jun 5, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yea, I am eating that Potbelly sandwich before the game for Mr. & Mrs. Doghouse
by Berndaddy on Jun 5, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been rocking the Five Guys
One of the nice parts about the team tanking this hard is nobody’s showing up to the game – and the line at Five Guys is much smaller. Plus, there’s nothing else decent / custom on the 1st base side in the upper half of the park, so it’s often Five Guys by default. Doesn’t help the lines, either.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm the only person who likes those statues, aren't they?
Really, until the team is any better, what’s wrong with absurdist art? Doesn’t it make sense?
Although in all seriousness, that took some guts putting up such nontraditional statues. I kind of like that.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't dislike them...
Certainly, in, 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 5, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
Cristian Guzman, ss
Nick Johnson, 1b
Ryan Zimmerman, 3b
Adam Dunn, lf
Elijah Dukes, cf
Austin Kearns, rf
Josh Bard, c
Anderson Hernandez, 2b
Shairon Martis, p
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...AND NO RAIN ON THE RADAR. JOY IN NATSTOWN.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You sure about that?
I’m pulling for the five-month rain delay.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure about the rain at this time but not the JOY part.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Mild interest" would've been what I would use.
Team has to get over .300 before I consider invoking the “j” word.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No tarp on the field...Beat the Mets!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this "hope" you have?
I don’t understand it. ;)
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redding pitching to Dunn and Dukes...
…that’s where my hope lies…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, not even the first pitch and Carp's in about the umps?
Come on. At least give it until the 2nd.
And while I’m at it, a 4.00 ERA isn’t great, Dibble.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that Enrico Plazzo umping behind home plate? He's gonna moonwalk soon.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dukes to A-Hands to Zim and Beltran's out trying for third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Full count to first two batters, gets two outs with 13 pitches...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Helluva throw. Nailed at third. Review it. Looked like a HR to me. ha ha ha
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly what I said, totally a HR...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That thing stayed way up in the air.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Beltran watched it like it was gone, turned it on around second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beltran doubled and out at 3rd....... Dukes?
"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 5, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see:
A: a heads-up defensive play by the Nats
B: someone else making a dumb baserunning mistake.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait to see the highlight.... I can handle just about anything but bad defence.....
And a great defensive play….. icing > cake…
"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 5, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two great throws from Dukes/Elvis...
…but watch how Dukes backs up Kearns misplay/judgement to make it happen…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing doing against Redding in the first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that's what I get for saying there was a good defensive play earlier.
E, slag Dunn’s defense all you want. It won’t be enough.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Guzzzz stops running and the charging Dunn can't get there...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Zimmerman's one foot ahead of where he was, he makes that tag in ttime.
Dukes is on it tonight, and the umpire was in a bad position to make the call, standing right behind Zimmerman.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zimm had him, SNY shot from outfield showed tag!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lazy 2nd base ump didnt get into position...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, had Dunn not taken a Family-Circus route to that fly ball, it never happens.
It’s bad luck, but luck is also made.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see...other team has a guy on third = almost guaranteed to score.
Not so with Nats.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But of course,Tatis grounds out to score Wright, 1-0 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 5, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn K sees nothing from Redding, make'em pay 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 5, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearnsie gets it done, two-out single!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang 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 5, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, MLB skipped over his AB...... Hamsters no likey...
"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 5, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way!
I’m here but at work with no flash player
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no the military has some serious blockers
you have to go offline and install it somehow
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two scoreless from Tim "Vendetta" Redding...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew we shouldn't have got rid of him
….for daniel cabrera
UPGRADE
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully DC took care of that...
…I’d take any of DC’s kids over Redding or Cabrera
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dropping the ERA into the low 8s......... Thanks, Nats....
"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 5, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've got more to go!
Don’t stop now.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And pesky Cora's making Martis waste pitches...fouling of full count offerings...and walking...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martis won't make it through the 5th at this rate.... 64 pitches thus far...
"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 5, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the DP saves Martis' arm....
"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 5, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for a minute I thought we traded cintron!
wishful thinking
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DC turns a DP of their own to get Martis through 3...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Irish Donkey made a play on the AH bunt? dammit......
"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 5, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Irish Donkey Murphy!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two-Spot's got a two-out 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 5, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foul tip, Nick? Where-o-where did the bats go?.......
"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 5, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman's gonna have to start 2-out rally or it's Cy Redding's third scoreless...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not more rain...it's coming down again in 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 5, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ROSCOE!!!
"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 5, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UGH. It looks to almost be over again.
It stopped at my house.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K'd swinging...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martis requests some work on the mound...c'mon rain let 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 5, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For a second, I thought they were yanking him.......
Radar loop showed it blowing through to the north, then a little green band took a right turn for NatsTown…
"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 5, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw strikes, Shairon...... 86 pitches, 36 balls.....
"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 5, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does seem to be nibbling...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday shows him missing close, but the foul balls are really the killer...
"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 5, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of full counts...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anyone know what frank robinson is doing?
can we call him up from syracuse as well?
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB front office...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i might be one of 10 people worldwide with a zach day jersey
the other nine are family of zach’s
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe Day would still be pitching anywhere...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna be a quick trip to the Nats duck pond tonight.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen Friday Night!!!!!
"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 5, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought martis pitched to contact?
what’s with the full counts?
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was a matter of time...from Jayson Stark.
• It’s always a good idea to shoot for a milestone against those hospitable Washington Nationals. On Sunday, they were the victim of Jamie Moyer’s 250th career win. Four days later, they were on the wrong end of Randy Johnson’s 300th. So how rare is that? Glad you asked. If we use 200 wins as the official milestone cutoff, the last team to be victimized for two milestones (200, 250 or 300) in the same season was Rob Deer’s 1990 Brewers (Nolan Ryan’s 300th, Frank Tanana’s 200th). But if we raise the cutoff to 250, the Elias Sports Bureau reports, the Nationals become the first team to do anything like this twice in one year since Pop Corkhill’s 1891 Pirates helped Old Hoss Radbourn win his 300th and John Clarkson win his 250th. Hard to believe, folks.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and we gave barry bonds record breaker up!
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are the Washington Nationals to stand in the way of history...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old Hoss Radbourn was discussed over at Giants blog last night.... Unbelievable stats....
"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 5, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was looking through all those guys last night to see if anyone else had gotten #300 in 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 5, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ever wonder what we did to deserve this fate?
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stole Nos Amores........
"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 5, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nos Amours.......
"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 5, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dared to cheer for a Canadian team in America's pasttime...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn flies out, Dukes chase strike three out of the zone...Zim stuck at first after singling...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's Cy Redding's ERA after that inning?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7.23.......... was almost 9.00 at the start..... Booooooo.....
"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 5, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the nats will lower your era and stop losing streaks
very depresssed right now
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're good for what ails you.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hospitable...."
"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 5, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In a slump? Need to break a record? Live in Philadelphia?
Come to 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 5, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is more eager to come to nats park
nats fans or 4th place teams?
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn blows another one and the boo birds come out.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Next Next Big Thing..?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THEY SAID STRASBURG AND HIM IN 2 YEARS IN A ROW....
WOULD BE LIKE GETTIN LEBRON AND DWIGHT IN CONSECUTIVE YEARS
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet play 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 5, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OPTC?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was just random letters
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DO NOT TRADE NICK JOHNSON NOW OR PAY THE CONSECQUENCES
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, hate to be the fly in the ointment here, but....
What happens if he gets traded? The Nats get worse? I mean …really, we’re below replacement-level suck here. What’s the big deal?
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn's hooved glove at 1B...... and the range of a.... Alberto RBI!!!!
"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 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who plays first? That's my biggest concern...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who plays first...... anywhere Manny asks him......
"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 5, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it matter?
I mean, honestly now.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only to my sanity honestly...if I have to watch Dunn at first all year...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can get Castillo...C'mon kid!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT JOB SHY
GETTING OUT OF THAT JAM IS THE TURNING POINT OF THE SEASON
QUOTE ME
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In line for the win (rally inning...)
"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 5, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's gonna do it, 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 5, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By Old Hoss Radbourn's hammer...... yes, yes it will.....
"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 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BARD!!! Leadoff double in fifth!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The General hits for Martis after Elvis wastes an 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 5, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman doubled to right!!!!, Gonzalez 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 5, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded for Zim after Nick is put on......
"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 5, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FOR WHICH TEAM DOES TIMOTHY JAMES REDDING HAVE HIS MOST CAREER VICTORYS FOR?
THE ANSWER IS FOR HIS TOTAL WINS WITH THE TEAM NOT JUST ONE SEASON
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD WIN ROSCOE
HE HAD 21 WINS IN 4 YEARS
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My phone knocked me out, I'll win the next one...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Astros???
"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 5, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT INNING BY SHYRON IS A TURNING POINT FOR THE HISTORY OF THE FRANCHISE
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BEAT THE METS!!! It's the rally inning, Ryan..... how 'bout 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 5, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman grounded into double play ..........
"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 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STANDINGS
ROSCOE 8
E 6.5
MEZZA 1
DOGHOUSE 1
by ryzim22 on Jun 5, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Redding walks Two-Spot to pitch to Zim!! And goes 3-0...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim grounds into a deflating 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 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turning point averted....... same course, dismal 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 5, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon "face of the franchise"
he needs to help his club get out of this slump right there. -10 pts.
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redding......... t'was Redding what did that to 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 5, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergmann in for Martis...Kearns falls in OF let's Wright on...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Elvis nails Wright trying for third on an errant pickoff throw...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dibs just called a mulligan on the first 52 games of the season. Tonight is game 1.
I’m in.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 in the Dibbigan!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergie in for a second inning........
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Once again a bad idea, Bergmann hits Taties and gets lifted...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VILL0.00NE inherits a runner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fernando Martinez pops out and Emil Brown' on to PH...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't even know he was still around.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheff on to pinch hit. Redding's out of the game.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny yanks his best pitcher to a righty can pitch to Sheffield. McDoodle is in.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Just embarassed Sheffield. K
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love me some three pitch strikeouts.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McDoodle does it!! Tied at 1-1 after he blows away Sheff and gets a groundout from Cora...
…sorry REPLY not working…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berndaddy is seeing a decent game.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he and his friends come home happy.....
"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 5, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GET TO STOKES!!! RALLY TIME!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or not...2 down and Belli 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 5, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ronnie B.!!!!!!!!! (never works.....)
"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 5, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-1 in 8th...holding breath...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 out of 3 raccoons are anxious.......... nervously chittering....
"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 5, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beimel vs Castillo in eighth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pattern continues.......... Dirty Joe in the 8th and ............ in the 9th?
"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 5, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E: 52!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two for Daniel Murphy and his Invisible home runs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In Play (outs) FO-8... two 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 5, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUKES!!! Slips and recovers to make a sliding catch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish we had the rain........
Joe vs. Tatis…..
"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 5, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks the bases loaded for their kid......
"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 5, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky Berndaddy?
"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 5, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dirty Joe Beimel!!!
"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 5, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-out walk to load the bases for Fernando Martinez...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Martinez is fooled by two sliders...1-2 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 5, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 sliders.......... and you're 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 5, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry kid, DC needs a W...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Due Up: C. Guzman (.331, 2-for-3, double, single), N. Johnson (.326, 0-for-2, strikeout, walk), R. Zimmerman (.321, 1-for-3, single)
"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 5, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love hearing Dibble praise this kid… JUST as Guzzy got the hit.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Guzzzz singled under second!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two-Spot flies out...No DP, 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 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess this kid loses a few MPH from the stretch….
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GUZZ TAKES SECOND. Get the RALLY CAPS OUT.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay wild 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 5, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzzy must have gotten to the kid… cuz he definitely overthrew the last few pitches.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat the kid!!!........ RYAN!!!!
"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 5, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SAVED OUR BACON.
2 OUTS. ZIMM NICE DEEP LINE OUT TO RF. TIME FOR DONKEY TO WALK AND IT’S TO ELIJAH
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take it personal, Dukes......... DY WAVE!!!!
"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 5, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzzz takes second on a. All in the dirt from Parnell...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunn gets the intentionals to being up Dukes...Big Mistake!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dukes grounded out to pitcher............ Pitiful, jes' pitiful...
"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 5, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Dukes! At least look at pitch before you swing.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the first pitch, Elijah!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hanrahan is in. Nice game fellas. Congrats Mets. Mannied again. Dewlap grows.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Checking in....
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"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The martinis work!!!!!
hanny in and out in 3!!!!!
Woohoo!!!!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey MissB. My Noles lost as expected. 7-2 to Arkansas. Coach just doesn't get how to handle the postseason.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh noes!
I tuned in too late to see the game, but I was just in time ti watch UVA give up a home int he bottom of the 12th to MissSt.
I’m worried now for Carolina tomorrow. it’s still double elimination, right? so your ’Noles still live.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. We may have had to pull our good pitcher because of the rain delay.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I'll keep my fingers crossed for an easy W for the Noles next game.
Good luck!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9th Inning Guy in.....
"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 5, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hanny? Really?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Hanrahan is going to get a 1-2-3 inning here…” – Bob Carpenter in about as surprised a voice as you’ll ever hear from him.
Me too Bob… me too.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant, Hanny's got this! Quick scoreless frame...Who wants to walk off?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sean Green = Goat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
back
and the game is still tied? I’m thrilled, honestly! wow.
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s alright. Bard will get on base so he can wait out the rest of the inning on first.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Kearns = Goat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so one out I take it? yahoo sports is a half inning behind
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is pretty close to real time...
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gamecenter/live/MLB_20090605_NYM@WAS
"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 5, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Johnson Impersonator's 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 5, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Hanny get another inning to try and lose?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This plan never works........... Fire Manny.....
"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 5, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y-Manny-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 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
will hanrahan pitch a second inning
does manny roll the dice?? wow, who’s left in the bullpen? tavarez? god I hope no lh’ers are up
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colome and Tavarez........
"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 5, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cut Kearns...
He Stinks And I Don’t Like Him…
The Two Minutes Hate Begins......NOW !!!
by Winston Smith on Jun 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1000, master......
"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 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And free baseball for Berndaddy!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More time for him to eat Potbelly and Curly W pretzels.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi, Miss B, was stuck on iPhone, so my reply button wasn't working, but the Peeps Martinis are making me hungry and thirsty...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E, you're really going to need Peeps martinis now...
with hanny out for the 10th, 2 on, nobody out and David Wright up…..
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim's better, DOWN WITH WRIGHT!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in your dreams....
unfortunately.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Colome would've been better than Hanny 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 5, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the looks of it, Tavarez would have been better….
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanny vs Wright...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way I'd go with hanny again, but beltran is scary for hanny's sixth batter faced
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny's so careful with players in some situations, but puts Hanny back out after he has a good inning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the record I meant to say I'd go with hanny over colome....I haven't seen tavarez pitch in two weeks what's he looking like lately?
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was an unfortunately timed post
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No matter now. Game's over. We never rally.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not impossible to rally, just unlikely
I could give you percentages, but I don’t remember them offhand. Something like 15-20% chance of a 2-run inning, maybe?
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not for the Nats. This is our third straight (that I remember) game with one run.
May as well trade Nick and Dunn now and start planning for next season.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wright doubles to the left center gap, and it's 3-1 NY...Brilliant.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, how's dewlap gonna explain this 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 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HANNY = FAIL!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he had such limited choices...no win situation.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, manny did totally waste Ron Villo.oone
and tried to sneak Bergman back out there.
Alas, Manny doesn’t learn for past mistakes, does he?
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 guys to get 6 outs in the 6th and 7th will do that to you.......
"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 5, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCatty approves the use of manly pitches like fastballs
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Challenge the hitter to a game of Hardball!.......... meh...
"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 5, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's why wright is the all star and zimmerman is the reserve
I’m still hurt by the 3 guys LOB back in inning 5 with one out
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With ya there, Slim.....
"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 5, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Hanrahan's untouchable of course...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looking back at boxscore...
I think I would have trotted beimel back out for ninth inning to pitch to bottom of order…or did his spot come up in batting order. why do we bring out hanrahan in TIED games still? are we really banking on walk off magic still?
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, because the pitching spot is due up
1st in the bottom of the 10th.
So Beimel wouldn’t have come to bat in the 9th.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah let beimel pitch 9!
give yourself options for chrissakes!
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am now McDoodle's (sic) biggest fan.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Hoss McDoodle?
sure, for tonight….
"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 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you gotta wonder
when the royals cut you/trade you
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silver lining alert:
Hanrahan won’t be available tomorrow now.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Real Silver Lining Would Be:
Hanrahan sent to Syracuse to find himself…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though I guess that's not really a silver lining...more a desparate plea...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could have let him have one good night........ but for the other options
"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 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanrahan STILL doesn't have the mentality to be the closer...
no matter how much manny and his false metrics and fairy dust wishes want it to be so.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Less mentality, more inability to find the strike zone.
Joel Hanrahan throws only 53% first-pitch strikes. Think that’s bad? He only throws 43% of his total pitches for strikes. Somehow I think that’s a bigger issue.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er.
Only throws 43% of his total pitches in the strike zone.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't do math. 46%.
Either way, still below the league average of 49%. Also, hitters fare way better on swings at his pitches out of the zone, but I don’t know what that means.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't trust his pitches....
so he tightens up and his pitches end up where they’re not supposed to.
And he should stop with the sliders for a good, long time—-in Syracuse, please.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know the why, just the what.
The funny thing is that his slider has only tanked this season. I wonder if he’s injured and hiding it; we’ve seen slider problems sideline more than a few guys with the Nats before. His fastball, on the other hand, has shown the meatball tendencies before.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Now how bad is being thrown out at third with no outs” – Dibble
How about for the Nats being down 3-1 in the 10th is the same as being down 4-1… so not bad at all.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 outs to get 2 runs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TAWH starts the DC tenth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well between him and guzman I like our chances of the tying run coming to the plate
but then we rely on choking 2-3 of the order
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we're wishing, I'd prefer three to end 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 5, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 outs to get 2 runs after Harris' groundout...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 out to get 2 runs (or 3), after Guzman's groundout...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson vs F-Rod...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 out to go now....
sigghhhhh.
ugghhhhh.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 1 on sigghhhh...
+1 on ugghhhh
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm very expressive....
and even dramatic some times.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"try-good" nice one, 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 5, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 runs!!!! .......3 little runs............
"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 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Full-count change outside and Nick takes his bat back to the dugout...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2 count........... Ks looking.........
"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 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny. F-Rod’s last pitch looked a lot like Darrell Green’s pitch… outside.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't just stand there....... Donkey, now Nick......
"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 5, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swing the f***** bat...there am I an equal opportunity yeller...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good for you, Ed
sometimes you just have to call it the way you see it.
I swear it looked like all the Nots had serious eye problems tonight.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way, NJ is getting a bat on that ball tho. At least I would expect Donkey to have hit the ball below his knees.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, should have noted sarcasm somehow...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s much more bitterness than sarcasm on my part.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t wait to see F-Rod (or whatever they call him) celebrate.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There you go....
fingers pointing to the heavens.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as if God needs to waste his energy
on beating acta’s team
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do the heaven's hate the Nationals? Is that what I should infer?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is actually ample proof...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teddy. Canada. Milledge. Lots going against us.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget Nick and the Boxing Priest...Did Doghouse eat his samwiches?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the dewlap...
don’t forget the dewlap!
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well maybe tomorrow, who's pitching for us? and them?
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lannan vs Maine...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE ARE WINNING TOMORROW
I don’t think it’s possible to jinx this team…
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight was our chance to win. We don't score for Lannan and nobody can hit Livan.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maine's garbage, zimmerman home run in the first inning, practically guaranteed
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've done my part, good afternoon to you all
I’m going to the beach and drinking a sulking beer(s)
by VA SLIM on Jun 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The HR GUARANTEE is not redeemable...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we cursed because we still have one player from the Expos era?
Nick Johnson
"If Daniel Cabrera threw stones at glass houses, he'd walk it in four pitches." -GalRevelsInPee, Nationals Journal
by tengoalyrunr30 on Jun 5, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the rumor going around...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what the boxing priest claims
some of us think it’s because the won’t allow Teddy to win the presidents’ race
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick can bring his handsome red Nats socks to the Red Sox.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olney writes that the Sox might have to expand deal to take on Kearns...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that mean the talent haul would decrease?
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what he was hinting, I have a LINKS AND LINKS AND post with all that talk for tomorrow morning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surprisingly, this is what made me see blood tonight, not the game.
Of course the Nats would trade off their only real commodity in a salary dump.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox won't budge on pitching prospects from everything I've read...
Which is the same thing I’ve been hearing about attempted trades for 2 years 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 5, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they won't budge, someone will.
I mean, I wouldn’t expect anything other than a B / B- type for NJ at this point anyway; I imagine Boston knows they’re effectively dealing from strength, so they’re sticking in the B- / C+ range and seeing if the Nats blink. Half the problem may be that the Nats are asking for the B+ guys anyway – that was Trader Jim’s problem, too.
Someone will be willing to unload a pitching prospect; I’d say call Houston, but their farm’s barren and they have no need. San Fran can be talked into dumb trades. Minaya is a bit overrated as a trader. Both those guys have holes; someone has to be willing to part with some half-decent pitching guy.
Or heck, unload him for a MI type. I’m not picky. Just don’t torpedo his value because you’re trying to save a buck; that’s the wrong answer. Especially when your team is undervaluing Kearns because you don’t understand the value of defense.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats are cursed because they had a horrific GM until March.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, the team's cursed because they didn't put money into development for years, gutted their mid-level prospects
Traded half the talent for 4th and 5th OFs, missed evaluations on numerous players, failing to assemble an adequate pitching staff, watching an overused bullpen completely implode, and just some random bad luck.
That’s the short version, at least.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't gotten into the mismanagement of the front office yet
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong name on the jerseys? Should have been the Grays.....
"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 5, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington Expos!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DC EXPOS!!!
"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 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Columbian Expositions.......
"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 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is what needs to be done...
1. Let Teddy win.
2. Trade all Expos.
3. Retire Rusty Staub and Andre Dawson’s #’s.
4. Only pitch Bergmann for one inning.
5. Have Doghouse eat sandwiches.
What else?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stab JimBo in the heart with a wooden stake.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also stab Screech and Clint in the heart while you’re at it.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+100 for JimBo stabbing
+1 for Screech and Clint stabbing
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Federal Baseball.com Does Not Endorse Stabbings...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about stabbing a voodoo doll of them?
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Federal Baseball.com finds that less objectionable...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and dang it all, bring a hacksaw and right-size those statues.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE EXTRA ARMS ARE KILLING US!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could use those arms in the bullpen.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Replace Hanny's busted arm with the Matrix arm...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6: change owners
I mean, since I’m in a roll tonight apparently, might as well just come out with it.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They seem so far removed from everything I never think to blame them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone's making the payroll decisions and calling down the changes.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying they avoid blame, just that they have a whole "Oz" thing going on...
It’s always Kasten and Rizzo never Lerner…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that doesn't absolve them from the blame.
At the end of the day, the Lerners are responsible for the product that is not only put out on the field, but the product in the stands, the minor leagues, the front office, and anything else you can think of that relates to the Nats. Heck, they’re even responsible for the cribbed-MASN deal where they’re either splitting or shorting revenue from the Orioles – I forget what that is. I wonder if they thought baseball would sell itself regardless of the on-field product.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus Lerner, the Elder has entrusted the Nats
to his apparently idjet son who thought JimBo was the greatest.
obviously Lerner, the younger knows NOTHING — like so many sons of moguls.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that's probably a huge reason right there.......
"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 5, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Bowden gave him some free shirts and bats and it was a match made in baseball hades.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And probably let his ride the Segway
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Bowden rolls up on a segway in leather pants it's hard not to be impressed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, geez....
now I need brain bleach to cleanse that image!!!!
Barf-o-rama.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure stabbing people is fine...Sexy Segway Bowden is objectionable...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Bowden in leather pants is
truly objectionable.
leather pants on Steve Tyler was dubious, but Bowden???
Brian infected now.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, lerner, the younger was all goggly-eyed...
thinking he was going to show the old man he had some business chops. NOT.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then he had to go back and complete the first grade...uh, wait that's an Adam Sandler movie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DADDY. we need to sell a shopping mall so we can afford Strasburg...
Did I see that Lerner is the richest owner?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By far...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they can pay Strasburg in empty buildings.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't have $50 million, but we have riverfront property for you!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jun 5, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard horror stories about dealing with that wing of their business, though.
Nothing firsthand, but apparently it’s hell in a handbasket from the contractor chain perspective. (Of course, we saw this play out again with the stadium.)
Also, one thing that’ll influence net worth is that someone else in the family owns the Browns.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Friends don't let friends root for Notre Dame QBs to come in out of the bullpen
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he'd probably be better at it than Stafford
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only time i rooted for Notre Dame
was the night they broke UCLA’s winning streak….finally.
It was time for UCLA to lose.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m holding my judgment on the Lerners until the JimBo effect is fully off this team.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The entire mess with paying contractors associated with the stadium
Badly missing anticipated crowd interest last season
Going with a lame-duck GM / no effective GM into the most important draft since relocation
Losing the Dominican development program due to an FBI investigation
Firing the GM after the FBI investigation began to sniff around him, well after the reasonable time to find a competent GM
I’m just getting started.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screech, not Youppi!!!!!
"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 5, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crotch-thrusting Screech is way down on the list.
Also, Youppi moved over to the Canadiens, so apparently he’s doing all right for himself. That would be weird having him in DC.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something's telling me Youppi would not have translated...
But “I Was A Teenage” Screech stinks 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 5, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still, could be the bad luck voodoo that's caused all this.......
"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 5, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't understand that.
But since New Screech can’t do that weird crotch-rolling-thrusting thing around children, I’m totally okay with it.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philly Phanatic makes me cringe with the inappropriate behavior...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picky, picky, picky
actually that’s a pretty good summation of the misery that is the nats this year.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They got rid of the last coach...
Now the Sox want the last player…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should it be noted that the players we get rid of never play again?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jun 5, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least when Bowden's dealing injured ones...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, I never had a problem with those Geico “money with eyes” commericials, until the money started messing with people.
Using the mirror is redonkulous.
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nationals......streak busters
………………thank you DC
by ottomanrx on Jun 5, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh!!! I'm gonna punch you in your baseball head...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wait until September...
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean August. No way the Mets are still in it in September.
At least we’re getting another #1 pick…
by superjuan on Jun 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a problem.
Game won’t matter for either of us anyway.
by Graysnail on Jun 5, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punchin' out, you all are hilarious...makes losing much more fun...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
'night, Unca Ed
It’s all circus music here, right?
We’re all just lighting some comics (HT CatDaddy)
"This is a freakin' do-good league, it's not a try-good league...." Josh Bard 5/31/09
by MissB on Jun 5, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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