GameThread: Chicago Cubs At Washington Nationals - Game 90 Of 162.
Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals, Jul 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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.
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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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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
(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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
(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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
...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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
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
"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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
“….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
+$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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
"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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
(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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Angrier Fukedome triples...
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
...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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Bases juiced. NATS MOMENT APPROACHING
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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
"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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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
At least he was upset enough to throw his helmet.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
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
If nothing else, the Mariners improved their defense under the Riggler
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
"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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
"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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggs...it'll be different when I'm in charge. OOPS.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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
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
"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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The plastic surgery episode was hilarious too.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Watch this disaster or flip over to Encino Man???
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, he burned Kearns earlier. hee hee
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
So, did they say if Olsen is going to the DL?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I saw Martis got shelled last time out.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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
I woulda thought about a pinch runner for belly
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm worried about getting hosed on a sac fly
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
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
+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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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
OK, HAMMER...
YOUR TURN!!!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
Come on. Ease our pain. Ease your shame.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Gregg looks like a muscled up Dwight Schrute
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Sadly, it seems so.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
P?
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Who's the short haired guy who looks like Beimel
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
HA HA. Do they need a lefty in their pen?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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
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
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
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
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
(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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
HA. He admitted he was kidding at least.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Mock tomorrow? He better toss a complete game shutout.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Mockery -- I fear.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 18, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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.

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