GameThread: Chicago Cubs At Washington Nationals - Game 90 Of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
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Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals, Jul 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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Chicago Cubs
@ Washington Nationals
Saturday, Jul 18, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Randy Wells vs Jordan Zimmermann
Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to right field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.
?"s For The DC Faithful...
• Will The Offense Show Up Tonight?
• What Happened To The Crowds That Were Cheering DC On During The Last Atlanta Series?
• How About Zim(n)'s Second Win Since May?
• When Will Jim Riggleman Get His First Win As DC's Skipper?
• Is Another 100-Loss Season Now Inevitable?
DC Starting Lineup...
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Nyjer Morgan - CF
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Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
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THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
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The Big Walky - LF
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The Hammer - RF
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TAWH - 2B
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Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - SS
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Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
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Zimmermann - Dialin' It Up To 95mph.
LINKS:
Jordan Zimmermann
#27 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-2
200
R
R
May 23, 1986
'09 Stats - (3-4, 4.50 ERA), 15 GS, 86.0 IP, 89 H, 46 R, 43 ER, 9 HR, 28 BB, 84 K's, ERA+ = 96, 1.36 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 , 8.8 K/9, 3.00 K/BB, .271 BAA.
vs CHC - N/A
Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 2nd Round pick, 67th overall in 2007.
Ted Lilly
#30 / Pitcher / Chicago Cubs
6-1
190
L
L
Jan 04, 1976
'09 Stats - (9-6, 3.18 ERA), 18 GS, 119.0 IP, 108 H, 45 R, 42 ER, 17 HR, 24 BB, 101 K's, ERA+ = 139, 1.8 BB/9, 7.6 K/9, 4.21 K/BB, .242 BAA.
vs DC/Montreal - (3-3, 2.20 ERA), 7 GS, 41.0 IP, 31 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 0 HR, 15 BB, 44 K's, 2.20 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, .204 BAA.
Origin Story - Los Angeles Dodgers' 23rd Round pick, 688th overall in 1996. 7/31/98 - Traded to the Montreal Expos with (IF) Jonathan Tucker and (OF) Peter Bergeron and (IF/OF) Wilton Guerrero for (IF/OF) Hiram Bocachica, (IF) Mark Grudzielanek and (LHP) Carlos Perez. 3/17/00 - Traded to NY Yankees with (RHP) Christian Parker (RHP) Jake Westbrook for (RHP) - Hideki Arabu. 7/5/02 Traded by Yankees (3-team deal) to the Oakland Athletics with (RHP) Jason Arnold and (OF) John-Ford Griffin, Oakland sends (RHP) Franklyn German, (IF/OF) Carlos Pena and (RHP) Jeremy Bonderman to Detroit, the Tigers send (RHP) Jeff Weaver to New York. 11/18/03 - Traded by A's To Toronto for (OF) Bobby Kielty. 12/15/06 - Signs as a FA with the Chicago Cubs.
The Nationals vs Lilly...
Josh Bard - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 1 2B.
Ronnie Belliard - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 1 2B.
Adam Dunn - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 4 BB, 4 K's.
Cristian Guzman - 2 for 21, .095 AVG, 1 BB, 9 K's.
Nick Johnson - 4 for 10, .400 AVG, 1 RBI, 4 BB.
Austin Kearns - 0 for 6, .000 AVG.
Ryan Zimmerman - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 6 K's.
Randy Wells
#36 / Pitcher / Chicago Cubs
6-3
230
R
R
Aug 28, 1982
'09 Stats - (4-4, 2.72 ERA), 12 GS, 76.0 IP, 68 H, 24 R, 23 ER, 7 HR, 17 BB, 53 K's, 302 BF, ERA+ = 161, 1.12 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9, 6.3 K/9, 3.12 K/BB, .243 BAA.
vs DC - N/A
Origin Story - Drafted by the Chicago Cubs with the 1,143rd pick in the 38th Round of the 2002 Draft. 12/6/07 - Selected by Toronto in the Rule 5 Draft. 4/16/08 - Returned to Chicago.
Washington Nationals: Minor League Minute...
Syracuse Chiefs' starter Shairon Martis surrendered 9 hits and 5 ER in 4.0 IP in a 5-4 loss the Columbus Clippers. Martis is now (1-1) with an 8.25 ERA in 3 starts at Triple-A Syracuse since being sent down (up) from DC. SS Ian Desmond, who made the jump from Double-AA Harrisburg to the Chiefs, is 3 for 7 in his first two games...LHP Cory VanAllen started for the Harrisburg Senators and allowed 6 hits and 1 ER in 4.2 IP in a 9-3 win over the Altoona Curve. Clint Everts, the Montreal Expos' 1st Round pick, 5th overall in 2002, got the W for Harrisburg...The Potomac Nationals put a 10-1 beating on the Kinston Indians at home in Pfitzner Stadium. Chris Marrero, 2 for 4, 3 runs scored, Francico Plasencia, 3 for 5, 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 RBI's, and Tim Pahuta, 2 for 4, 1 2B, 2 RBI's, provided the P-Nats' offense and LHP Tom Millone improved to (5-4) on the year with 7.0 innings of work in which he allowed just 3 hits and 1 ER...The Hagerstown Suns dropped a close 2-1 game to the Asheville Tourists. RHP Hassan Pena threw 6.0 scoreless for the Suns in the loss...The Vermont Lake Monsters got the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth to squeeze out a 6-5 win over the Aberdeen IronBirds. The Nationals' '09 2nd Round pick Jeff Kobernus was 3 for 5 with an RBI, and now has 7 hits in his last 18 AB's. The Lake Monsters' starter LHP Jack McGeary was hit hard, allowing 9 hits and 5 ER in 4.0 IP...This has been your, Minor League Minute...
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justhopingthatthenationalscangetoftoagoodstarttonightandfinishthejobforwintwentyseven
by ryzim22 on Jul 18, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoping this isn't a trend that catches 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 Jul 18, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(laughs)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(cries)...... stupid draft... stupid minor leagues
Clint Everts,1st Round pick, 5th overall in 2002 = AA bullpen
Cy Wells, 38th Round pick, 1,143rd overall in 2002 = 2.72 ERA
McGeary…9 hits and 5 ER in 4.0 IP
Martis……9 hits and 5 ER in 4.0 IP
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano, Cubs trip Bucs......
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/
I guess Morgan did have half the hits….
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win No.1 Of The Riggleman Era Coming Up 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 Jul 18, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nats favoured to win again 52%- 48%!!!
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/preview?gameId=290718120
But not on the backs of ZimDunnHammer…
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking everywhere but no one is talking about dealing with the Nationals...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One wierd thing I read was that no one has signed extensions with any of their free agents.
Until the Pirates did yesterday…….. part of the collusion discussion over the ASB…
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone spending their Saturday with the Nationals?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's just sad...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm here! I'm a Zimmermann fan from Wisconsin.
by arails4 on Jul 18, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to know people are still following him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you ever get to see Jordan pitch in HS or college?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was here, just on the phone....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim(n) gets Theriot looking and gets D. Lee swinging after a Fukudome groundout started the game...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NYJER MORGAN!!!
Leadoff double from Morgan to start the DC 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 Jul 18, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NJ™ Trademark single to left, Morgan to third...DC threatening...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Zimmerman hits a long sac fly to center for an early 1-0 lead.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn doubles to left center to score Johnson for an early 2-0 lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one's had this in weeks...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn going the other way is still amazing to me...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A quick frame from Zimmermann now could set the tone for the evening...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim brought the heater with him tonight...blow Milton Bradley away after giving up a leadoff 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 Jul 18, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alfonso Soriano never saw Zim(n)'s 0-2 curve coming and K's watching it all the way in!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano looked angry at that 0-2 curve...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann better thank Nyjer Morgan, who's making things happen...
RBI single to center and he takes second on the throw, 3-0 Nationals.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trademark single to score Johnson, 4-0 DC. NJ™
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...single to score Morgan that is...still 4-0 though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann walks Fukudome to set up the DP with Koyie Hill on third after a double and sac bunt...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Theriot works the count full and doubles off the out-of-town to score two, 4-2 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 Jul 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got off the phone with an old friend who called just as the game started.....
I was watching!!!!…………… And now the triple….
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim saves a run with a throw home on D. Lee's dribbler...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo Hoo.............. (I was blaming myself for the runs for turning the sound on)......
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"All he needed was a hug"............. -Dibble
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann has a McChatty.
This McChatty was brought to you by Federal Baseball.com.
Federal Baseball.com: Waiting And Hoping For Strasburg to sign since June ’09.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some Power Ranking has impact players per team for the second half.......... Nats = Strasburg
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even when he signs, I doubt he pitches this season...but if he does...free cheap seats for Federal Baseball.com readers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“….this is a lost season, so the priority now has to be getting Strasburg’s name on the dotted line. Whether he pitches in the majors — or anywhere else — this year is not as important as locking up an essential piece of their plan to turn the franchise around.”
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+$20-$25 million...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put that offer on the table now, Rizzo...
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read a while back that Boras wouldn't let him sign early...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boras doesn't get the dramatic PR that way.........
Building an agent’s legend has its protocols….
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rob Dibble is angry with anyone who talks aboot Zimmerman's throwing issues...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leave Zim alone!!!!
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm like, so 2 weeks ahead of him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh,...........yeah...
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Big Walky starts the fourth doing his 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 Jul 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hammer hit, 1st and 3rd for the General...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn tries a spin move after he gets caught in a rundown on a grounder to short...
Dunn’s move, while slick, is ineffective…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's waving Hammer........but should have just run screaming and waving at the catcher....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charge the plate, Koyie Hill might have just gotten scared and dropped it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano is mystified by Zimmermann's curve...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charge like a wild bull, Donkey!!!
Do the hoof thing, too…….
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing wrong with a little yelling and frothing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knock you down!!!.... Just stop, make eye contact and choose the victim....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann bounces back with a 1-2-3 fourth...
Soriano gets naught but curves the rest of the way…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RAAAARR! I STRIKE U OUT!!
5K in 3 IP… NICE!!
"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 18, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano will not be sending Christmas cards to Zimmermann...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, I mean 6K in 4IP...
RAAAAARRRR!!! I STRIKE U OUT!!
"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 18, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer Morgan makes an out...huh...that's weird...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love that slap hittin' swing........
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Trademark Single to center from NJ™...two-out single gives Zim a chance to get hot...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Nick...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picked off first...TRADE HIM TRADE HIM...BOOOOOOO!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICK!!!
Caught off first by the catchter? Say it ain’t so! Give ‘em a good yellin’-at, Riggler!
"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 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim(n) making Hill pay for doubling in his last AB...
94 mph and rising for his 7th K of the game…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RAAAR! I STRIKE U OUT!!
That’s #7! And Gonzo with the excellent play to get out #2!!
"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 18, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing it was the pitcher running, but a sweet play nonetheless...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz doesn't get to that ball....... sorry, Cristian, soak your feet...
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rest up and be sure you're 100% for the deadline...I mean home stretch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Zim(n)!! One more out, Theriot's got nothing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fly ball to right and Willingham's catch ends the Cubs' 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 Jul 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Other 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 Jul 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw, Elder Zim...
"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 18, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No O, Zimmermann's gonna have to hold his lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick 5th inning.....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
84 pitches to start the sixth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fan the side, younger Zimm!
"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 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Dibble's plan....... and not D. Lee's plan either...
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff double for D. Lee...hanging curve smacked...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm is keeping Ramirez off the plate with a couple of high tight ones...
"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 18, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Cubbies..."BOOOOOOOOO".....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E: 86? Or a hit?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TAWHCAE...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has to be an error
The batter was no more than 3 steps out of the box by the time the ball was to his glove, would’ve had plenty of time to throw him out.
by arails4 on Jul 18, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Official scorer agrees, me too after the replay...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caught his spike...... not Willie's fault.....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAAAAR! I STRIKE U OUT!!
MB breaks the bat over his knee in frustration…
"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 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MILTON!!!!!! MILTON!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STFD, Bradley........ break the bat...
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT!
"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 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that changed the momentum fast......
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't even finished laghing at Bradley when I heard the crack of Soriano's bat.
by arails4 on Jul 18, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it was only a moment of joy...... and happiness for Zimm....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
soriANO!!! Takes Zim(n) deep to give Chicago the lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I'd honestly be willing to waste a pitch to hit one of these just-above .500 jerks in the numbers...
Win something once in a while instead of showing up the kid, and you’re hitting .235 SORIANO SO SAVE IT!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"waste a pitcher"...I hate the Cubs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibble doesn't like Nieves.......
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not too subtle aboot that one was he...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's still going on about it........ how about the bench helping the young backup catchers?
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suck it Dibbler! Nieves with the double!
"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 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon KEARNSIE!! MAKES US ALL FORGET!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HELP US JESUS...FLORES!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, pick the kid up now and scores some more...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing from WIllie, c'mon now General...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nieves double!!!! .......now we have a cha............ oh no..........
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano vs Dunn...who's worse in left? Dunn might win that 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 Jul 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, AK! You can draw a walk!
"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 18, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO AK!!! YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE...GRASS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(whispers) Kearns was a full second behind that fastball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He made a noise with his bat and the ball........
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAY TO BATTLE, KEARNSIE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AK with the BB!!
"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 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WALK!!! KEARNS WALKS!! KEARNS WALKS!! Minor victory!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm tearing up here........ I saw his inside pitch arm flap and it wasn't a K....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer Morgan! (clapclap clapclapclap!) Nyjer Morgan!! (clapclap clapclapclap!)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if he gets picked off on his way to 2nd,
they should just run him out of town on a rail tomorrow morning!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't get picked off and fall 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 Jul 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, never mind...
Nyger’s dribbler ends it.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morgan grounds out to end the threat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angry Bergmann's up and dealing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Angrier Fukedome triples...
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it wasn't a home run.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berg-mann was just "making it interesting!"
"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 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT!!
"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 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Berg-MANN!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikes out Lee!!!!....... 2 down...
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And an F-8 to strand the leadoff triple........
Nick, Zim, Dunn……. who’s the hero?
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick's swinging like a hero...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, my guess was wrong...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And gets a flyout from Aramis Ramirez...make the CUBS pay for wasting that leadoff triple!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Zimm singles to give the Donkey Ball more RBIs when it comes...
"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 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunn takes a full-count curve deep but foul...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and ends up walking in front of the HAMMER...Marmol vs Hammer up next!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop! Hammer time...
"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 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Josh....... earn your keep...... I haven't seen nothing yet.....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer to 3-0!! Green light?
"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 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, but 3-1, kill it!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases juiced. NATS MOMENT APPROACHING
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling Salami for TAWH!
"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 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MMMMmmm salami
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Little guys can hit, too....." R. Dibble
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibble's in error....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TAWH!!!!........... hit it in the OF, Willie......
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh. good eye now hammer.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer hit again...bases loaded for TAWH?????
GS…Calling it…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck, Roscoe is here!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Good-Luck-Roscoe is here!!! sounded negative the other way...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm nothing if not bad luck
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Zimmerman drops one in front of Fukudome in center for a one-out single...Donkey?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
donkey time
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foul HR, and draws the walk on the next pitch...
"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 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP....HAMMER TIME.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAMMERRRRR!!! C'mon Willingham...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ow! Takes it for the team... again...
"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 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow at 1:35 pm, the return of the MOCK!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh... TAWH hits into a force at home.
Can Gonzo cash in?
"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 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, we all certainly hope so.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2, Marmol serious all of a sudden...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOO!
3 more LOB…
"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 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, 1 out, and NOTHING...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sacrificing doggie time for nothing.....
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he was upset enough to throw his helmet.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh for crap's sake!!!
Can’t these slap-happy guys lay off anything?
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riggleman to run through a Riggorous how to hit a fly ball drill 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 Jul 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am glad to hear that they're taking "serious" infield practice every day.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If nothing else, the Mariners improved their defense under the Riggler
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Shake looks pi$$ed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angriest milkshake ever!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhhhh, like the new avatar.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
15 minutes of *serious* workout....... pfft...
call me when they take 1000 groundballs…..
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Practice?" "Are we talking aboot practice?" "PRACTICE?"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One. Quarter. Hour.
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But is it a "serious" 15 minutes or T-ball type practice/
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergmann back out, gives up a leadoff single to center to Milton "Bat-Breaking" Bradley...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K+CS!!
"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 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BERGMANN!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I hate being a flyball pitcher."
"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 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't anybody learned ANYTHING???
DO NOT BRING BERGMANN FOR THE 2ND INNING.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Caitlin wants to go now before dark........
Gonna miss the comeback…….
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Caitlin her due.
Don’t upset her for this disaster.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She was a good girl and a patient girl.........
And she thinks bringing Bergmann back for a second inning is a ##@^^##^#@ thing to do…….
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caitlin for Nats manager.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better.Than.Riggleman
You suck, she chases you off the field……..no biscuit…
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caitlin and the DC fans who have to take the Metro are 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 Jul 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez...we suck
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"before dark"? Where do you live, Alaska?!
"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 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It gets dark here around 9:20 these days... western edge of the CDT, right below the TX
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, Carpenter just mentioned the Bergmann-2nd-inning phenomenon...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riggs...it'll be different when I'm in charge. OOPS.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Riggleman so busy averting his eyes from the nightly on-field disaster
that he didn’t notice the problem with Bergmann in multiple innings?
This is just stunningly bad.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's so unfair hanging Bergmann out to dry.......
Riggleman?……. There’s a reason he hasn’t managed in 10 years……..some wanted to give him a chance, though……
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You touch those and your G.I. Joes are gonna be M.I.A. my friend! and then who's gonna call Little Momma Joe, to tell her that her boy ain't coming home? Cause SOMEBODY was asleep on guard duty!" - Master Shake
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The plastic surgery episode was hilarious too.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergmann back for the 2nd inning and he gives up a two-out solo shot to Fontenot...6-4 Cubs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's the loudmouth now about Nieves???
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch this disaster or flip over to Encino Man???
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You'll miss the comeback...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh, Belliard on to save the day/night....
LOL
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He walks out there like he's going to kill it...(and swings like he will 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 Jul 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he burned Kearns earlier. hee hee
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These pinch hitters love their walks...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the reverse jinx is in effect...
Nyger’s going to fall down after he dribbles one towards 2nd…
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick will swing and miss 3 times.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, did they say if Olsen is going to the DL?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, J.D. Martin or Martis to come up acc. to the DEB!!!
Olsen to see the Dreaded Dr. Andrews…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw Martis got shelled last time out.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
last night...#'s way up in the preview...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jeez......... a couple of good starts and he's done........
Just a little “tightness” ….
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worse, he's going to visit Dr. James Andrews.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crapola
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NYJER MORGAN!!!! Slaps a single to right, Belliard to 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 Jul 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now will TEH NYJER PANIKK!!! take over?!
"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 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DON'T GET PICKED, Mr. Morgan, just wait for the Trademark!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He needs to channel Ricky Henderson
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I woulda thought about a pinch runner for belly
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he was at 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 Jul 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm worried about getting hosed on a sac fly
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's too slow for that, just run back to the dugout and pack your bags...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I woulda thought about keeping Bergmann seated for the 8th inning.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
touche'
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2, one down for Two-Spot!!
"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 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The battle continues, with Morgan running every pitch...
"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 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Discerning Eye in Effect!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NJ TAKES HIS BASE IN FRONT OF TEH Z-MAN!!
"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 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teh Z-man better not do his usual thing in these situations.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson uses his Discerning Eye to walk'em loaded for Zim-STAR!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DISCERNING 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 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Geez. Please...just once...
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZIMMER-MAN!! ZIMMER-MAN!! ZIMMER-MAN!!! ZIMMER-MAN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freaking Marlin guy.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I heard on the radio that Riggs came out to argue? What happened?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh...if he did I somehow missed it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard about it on the radio while I was out --
some time in the 4th or 5th inning — don’t know what it was about.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close play at first, I think.
"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 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZIM-MER-MAN! ZIM-MER-MAN!! ZIM-MER-MAN!!!
"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 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SINGLE TIES IT!!! UH, PROBABLY...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOHOO Sac fly helps
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly, Morgan to third!
"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 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TIME FOR SOME HEE-HAW
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+SAA-LUTE!!
"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 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corners for Dunn, setting up TEH DONKEE!!
"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 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO DONKEY!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'MON DONKEY...
MAKE ME PROUD OF YOU!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY BALL! DONKEY BALL!!
"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 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY WALK!!!
"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 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping for a wild pitch.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, HAMMER...
YOUR TURN!!!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on. Ease our pain. Ease your shame.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2 to the Donkey!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OR SHOULD I SAY WALKY!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP!! HAMMER TIME!!! MAKE'EM PAY!! THEY JUST DISRESPECTED YOU HAMMER!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make all those Cubs fans cry!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll be a lot of tears...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gregg looks like a muscled up Dwight Schrute
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HURT 'EM HAMMER!
"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 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-2 TO HAMMER!!
"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 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WALK HIM IN!! WALK HIM IN!!! WALK HIM IN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want a REALLY wild pitch...
make the Cubbie fans CRAAAAAzy
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or not.
How many of these bases-loaded opportunities are they going to waste?
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All of them?
"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 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, it seems so.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit derek lee. ARGH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DWNHPT...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
P?
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick'd...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, I couldn't work out a derivative of caught
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...at least the closer has to come back out...to, uh, face the bottom of the order...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they've been hitting better than the top lately...
"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 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's the short haired guy who looks like Beimel
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone got a haircut...
Torre likes the hair short…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA HA. Do they need a lefty in their pen?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I was thinking.
Joe’s trying to show Torre he can be a good Dodger again.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, it's so weird to see the nape of his neck.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beimel shorn != Bada$$ Beimel...
"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 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WooHoo. Comeback time.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shorn Joe sure hopes so!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHUT UP WITH THE ARM SLOT STUFF FFS...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FFS?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Frank's Sake
"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 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Be considerate in case Robinson is watching. He's a legit HOFer.)
"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 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, the 10th time he brings it up tonight, I've had enough smug...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA. He admitted he was kidding at least.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know but Ed gets a little sensitive about his fanboy crush...
Heh.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not a crush...well..NO IT's NOT!!!(laughs)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ED & ZIMM...TLA
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awww, Ed I think it's cute.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, not going to translate that one...but this whole you can't have an opinion if you've never played stuff is tired...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Dibs has is his experience...
…it’s not like he understands stats.
"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 18, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He finally broke me tonight...regardless of who's saying it, Zimm's errors this year are a problem...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who? Wil Nieves!
"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 18, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Pretty Wil!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
down to the last strike. UGH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock tomorrow? He better toss a complete game shutout.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mockery -- I fear.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DC drops three-straight to the Cubbies...Riggleman 0-3.
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 Jul 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOO!
"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 18, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to make it worse, the Lake Monsters got shut 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 Jul 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Aberdeen IronBirds...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punchin' out...glad I didn't end up watching the loss alone, thanks all...
And sorry to our Wisconsin visitor that DC let Zim(n) down…
soriANO!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOO
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This again...
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
by MissB on Jul 18, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it warmed up for tomorrow.
TSF wasn’t too horrible today, but high enough.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 18, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watched the bottom of the 8th.......... how much closer can you get and not break it open???
Y-Nats-Y????
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 18, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Ed
To ansewr your queston from way earlier, I got to watch Jordan when he played one summer (2006) with the Eau Claire Express in the Northwoods League, where he was voted the league’s top prospect.
by arails4 on Jul 18, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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