Nationals News, Goodbye Manny Edition
by John Quinn on Jul 13, 2009 10:44 AM EDT
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Today is a lonely day in DC sports. Not only are we Mannyless, but we also don't have sports to watch... at all! Today and Wednesday are the only two days all year without a major sporting event played in the US. And no, the home run derby doesn't count.
Adding to an incredible list of things I've never seen before in baseball, Tyler Clippard balked in a run while attempting an intentional walk last night. If you missed it (and this is definitely something you'll want to see), check out the video (skip to 1:25, unless you like seeing Nationals lowlights.)
Over at the DC Sports Bog, they've done a good job of putting Manny Acta's firing in perspective. Losing a coach is something we should be used to by now.
Fire Jim Bowden also has an opinion about Acta, an opinion shared by most of DC's baseball fans.
Finally, yesterday was a pretty good last game for Manny, at least in terms of what we've come to expect from the Nationals.
More after you click the red text below...
Last night was the 30th anniversary of Disco Demolition, a fiasco so hilarious I'm surprised it didn't happen in DC. Paging Stan Kasten: if you want to distract people from your horrible record, may I suggest Reggaeton Ruin night?
56 percent of fans told the AP that they don't think that the All-Star Game should decide the home field for the World Series. Being a Nationals fan, I absolutely agree. In every year since 2003, when the system was adopted, the AL team has had home-field advantage. I call shenanigans!
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So just read Steven at FJB
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 13, 2009 11:10 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
...again...
Just read Steven at FJB’s article…and couldn’t help thinking about the Frank Robinson article this weekend, that’s two managers now who never got the right tools for the job…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 13, 2009 11:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Never...
had much cause to question Axeta as a manager. Not like Frank who wiped pitchers out and belittled his players both on the field and in the media. Sorry to see him go. Good luck Riggleman, you Will need it…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 13, 2009 12:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Please...
provide a warning if the links are to non-mobile-friendly sites…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 13, 2009 12:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
It's not your shot Blogger...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 13, 2009 12:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Is this...
what passes for witty reparte in the “Blogosphere” ? I-Phone can’t handle non-mobile sites without burning all it’s limited juice. C’mon not even a giggle for Axe-ta…?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 13, 2009 12:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, it's a sad day in NatsTown™.
(I can’t believe I missed “Axe-ta” the first time around…)
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Jul 13, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which sites aren’t mobile friendly? As a recent college grad, I can’t afford anything capable of more than phone calls :(
by John Quinn on Jul 13, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9802354/Acta-firing-just-a-sign-of-mess-in-D.C.
Ken Rosenthal tells us he was right all along.
by John Quinn on Jul 13, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so! Thanks, Ken!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 13, 2009 1:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Just...
noticed the way Axe-ta is eyeing ‘No-Room-to-WriggleMan’ in the photo above…think he knew what was coming…?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 13, 2009 1:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I think Manny knew the second they hired Riggles...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 13, 2009 1:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
What you do, when you know your replacement is sitting next to you, is the big question.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 13, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riggles just started giving Corrales "the eye"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 13, 2009 1:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just so happy the Nationals are now guaranteed to play .500 ball...
What? No one’s guaranteeing that?
Has Strasburg signed yet?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 13, 2009 1:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Also, I would like a pony.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Jul 13, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a sad day, people..
As a latino I have to be up front and say I have a soft spot for Manny. There aren’t enough latino managers in MLB. Call it a gut feeling but I just believe Manny’s going to be a better than average Manager in the big leagues one day. Some one like Guillen in Chicago makes me embaressed and ashamed to be call a latino. Manny is a man of character and I pray one day he takes all he’s learned from this first big league gig to dominate in he’s next. Let’s hope that not in NYC with the Mets. Oh crap if that happens. Now we have two days more to worry abou this season. 7/31 and 8/17…end of the season comes not to soon afterwards, eh…
by Berndaddy on Jul 13, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, it'll be in NYC with the Mets.
He’ll be the one to finally break their pennant-race choketasticness.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Jul 13, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew Storen
RHP Drew Storen, H’town (A), struck out the side in the 8th in 5-4 L; in 9 games – 12.2 IP, 21 SO, 0 BB, .217 OppAvg & 4.36 ERA.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 14, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0 BB = 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 Jul 14, 2009 12:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
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