GameThread: New York Mets At Washington Nationals - Game 92 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
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New York Mets
@ Washington Nationals
Monday, Jul 20, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Livan Hernandez vs J.D. Martin
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Does Anyone Else Miss Brian Schneider?
• Can The Nationals Break Their 5-Game Losing Streak?
• Can J.D. Martin Beat Crafty Vet Livan Hernandez In His First MLB Start?
• Eight And A Half Seasons? What Took You So Long?
• Will The Washington Nationals Be Able To Finally Beat Livan Hernandez?
DC Starting Lineup...(when it's announced)
LINKS:
J.D. Martin
#60 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-4
195
R
R
Jan 02, 1983
'09 Stats - w/ Triple-A Syracuse - (8-3, 2.66 ERA), 16 G, 15 GS, 88.0 IP, 75 H, 33 R, 26 ER, 4 HR, 10 BB, 63 K's.
vs NYM - N/A - Making MLB Debut.
Origin Story - Cleveland Indians' 1st Round pick, 35th overall in 2001. 12/13/08 - Signed Minor League deal with Washington.
Livan Hernandez
#61 / Pitcher / New York Mets
6-2
245
R
R
Feb 20, 1975
'09 Stats - (5-5, 5.10 ERA), 17 GS, 100.2 IP, 121 H, 58 R, 57 ER, 12 HR, 38 BB, 53 K's, ERA+ = 83, 1.58 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9, 4.7 K/9, 1.39 K/BB, .313 BAA.
vs DC/Montreal - (10-5, 3.74 ERA), 16 GS, 110.2 IP, 108 H, 46 ER, 9 HR, 28 BB, 68 K's, 1.23 WHIP, .264 BAA.
Origin Story - 1/13/96 - Signed by Florida Marlins as FA. 7/25/99 - Traded To SF Giants for (RHP) Nate Bump and (RHP) Jason Grilli. 3/24/03 - Traded by SF Giants to Montreal Expos w/ IF/C Edwards Guzman for (RHP) Jim Brower and (LHP) Matt Blank.** 8/7/06 - Traded by Washington Nationals to Arizona Diamondbacks for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP Garrett Mock. 2/12/08 - Signed as FA with Minnesota. 8/6/08 - Claimed off waivers by Colorado. 2/14/09 - Signed as a FA with the NYM.
(ed. note - " ** = The Expos actually won this trade!!!!")
• J.D. Martin will be the first of the 13 minor league free agents the Washington Nationals signed on December 13, 2008 to make it to the majors (with DC) this season. The 26-year-old right-hander makes his debut after 8 years and 119 starts in the Cleveland Indians' system and 16 games in his first season with Washington's Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse, NY. Martin was the 21st pitcher selected in the 1st Round that season, and to put his journey to the major leagues in perspective, consider for a minute how long it seems like some of those pitchers selected before Martin, Mark Prior, Gavin Floyd, Aaron Heilman, Jeremy Sowers, Jeremy Bonderman or Noah Lowry have been around.
• MLB.com's Bill Ladson quotes new Nationals' skipper Jim Riggleman explaining, in an article entitled, "Martin latest Nats hurler to make debut", that Martin is a "strike thrower" who's "not overpowering", but "...understands holding runners and the finer points of pitching -- [such as] pitching to both sides of the plate."
• In a Nationals Journal post entitled, "He's A Kid Who Had To Scratch And Claw For Everything", Washington Times' writer Chico Harlan quotes "Acting" DC GM Mike Rizzo describes telling J.D. Martin when he signed him that if he:
"...performs well he's going to get an opportunity to pitch in the big leagues for us. And he's held up his part of the bargain for me. So I figured I'd have to help out, and I should hold up my end."
The Curse Of Livan Hernandez...
"...the NY Mets' and former Expos/Nationals' starter is now 6-0 in his last 6 starts against Washington going back to September 2nd 2006, when the 6'2'', 245 lb soft-tossing right-hander dropped his first start against his former team after the Nationals dealt him to Arizona in exchange for Matt Chico and Garrett Mock.
From The June 6, 2009 Post Game Report:
Livan Hernandez entered this afternoon's game against Washington (6-0) in 6 starts since he last lost to the Nationals back on September 2, 2006, the same year that he was traded from DC to Arizona bringing an end to the tenure of the first Nationals' ace. Hernandez threw 116 pitches this afternoon, 70 of them for strikes, and the 34-year-old soft-tossing right-hander allowed just 4 hits in 7.0 shutout innings in which he walked 4 and K'd 4 before leaving with a 6-0 lead in what would end up his being his seventh straight win...
Livan Hernandez is (0-4) in 7 starts since that last win over the Nationals, with the New York Mets winless in the veteran right-hander's outings over the same stretch. The Mets are 4-6 in their last 10 games, and they enter the 3-games series with the Nationals 9.0 games behind the NL East's 1st Place Philadelphia Phillies in 4th place in the division, coming of a series loss the Braves in Atlanta where NY dropped 3 for 4. So the Mets, and Livan Hernandez need to beat the Nationals tonight...That's going to make it so much better when DC wins...
For A Mets Fan's Perspective Check Out the SBN's NY Mets Blog: (Where They'd Take Manny Acta Today):
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I mentioned before that with this huge emphasis on the catcher nurturing the young pitchers, how great would it have been to have Schneider right now...
I just finished searching for my first game thread here….. It was last September and the Nats beat Pedro. I really started commenting during the win the next day….. seems like years ago…
"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 20, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Zimm gets a day off. Belly and Kearns getting a shot at Livan.
Morgan – CF
Belliard – 2B
Johnson – 1B
Dunn – LF
Guzman – SS
Kearns – RF
Harris – 3B
Bard – C
Martin – P
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Oh, Jim... it's like you've given up already...
"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
Oh FFS....... Not even Guz at the 2-Spot? The Houston Zim-less lineup, please?...The best chance to end a losing streak with a rookie debuting on the mound and this???
And the idiot put Anderson in the OF yesterday?? Like another OF is needed?
“He really has not played the outfield, but his skills would tell you there’s no reason he can’t catch a flyball and throw,” Riggleman said.
"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 20, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so glad Riggleman isn't in over his head again
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Guzzie didn't like hitting sixth, so problem solved...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Does he like not walking in another spot?
I guess if you stick Dunn and Guzman back-to-back you get around a league-average walk rate from your 4 and 5 hitters.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
WALKZ!!!!
"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 20, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Those stats thingies show Guz hitting like .380+ at #2......
Not so much anywhere else….
"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 20, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Small sample size at the other spots (and really, at #2, but can't do much about that one).
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I'm taking small sample size over bat-sh** crazy........
"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 20, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not an either/or proposition.
Fun fact: Nats 8-31 against the NL East.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Not fun fact..... Riggleman 0-4.......going for 0-5 and beyond...
"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 20, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad management thought Acta wasn't doing a good enough job with this team.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, and Rizzo likes Kearns 'cause he's a upbeat guy.....
I pick up the Nats Brain Trust every day with a scooper…
"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 20, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
"With Kearns no longer playing every day, Riggleman wanted him to get at-bats at least for the next two days."
Great, so they throw in the towel tomorrow, 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 20, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Corrales should kick him in the yarbles.....
"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 20, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Cy Hernandez tonight, then Cy Perez, then Cy Pelfrey.
Then the freaking Cardinals for one. UGH
I hope we can back into a win against the Mets. I know the Nats can win at least one against the Padres. I just know it.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Unrelated to the game thread, but a few good quotes in this one from Tracee Hamilton.
While I always believed that the Nationals had to sign Strasburg, I’d never seen a quote to such effect, but Hamilton included one: “people in the front office, we know what Stephen Strasburg means to our major league ballclub.” That sounds to me like a 100% guarantee that Strasburg will be signed before the deadline.
Knowing they have to sign him and talking Scott Boras back down to earth are two totally different things...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
True. I think that part of the reason there hasn’t been much press about it is an intentional play by the Nationals to bring the value of Strasburg down, because if he was in the newspaper every day Boras would have another trick in his bag.
No one's happier than me that Strasburg's radio silence has calmed things down a bit...
…but the closer it gets the more the story’s going to be out there…the Nationals had better be ready for this and they better get it done lest the Nationals’ image as “the laughingstock of baseball” will be cemented…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I still have my stance.
Words don’t cover a $50MM gap.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He can't be serious with that $ amount though? From $10-$50 is a ridiculous leap...
with $10M or $10.5 being the previous high…and there’s no way Strasburg’s career at SDSU compares to Matsuzaka’s career in Japan…$20-$25 is obscene, double that is ridiculous…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Words don't cover a $20MM gap, either. ;)
I don’t know if he’s serious or not – I suspect $20-$25MM does the trick, to be honest. But the money is largely immaterial to the point I was trying to make there.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
25 million max. If they hold the Nats hostage for more than that, I will forgive them for the no sign.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
I won't.
I may need to write more to explain why, but the upshot is that by going 0-for-2 on the redraft-possible draft picks they’re showing they only care about signability.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I will
Paying $30m for an unproven pitcher is silly. You could go out and buy a free agent Ace for that kind of money and you’d still have your ‘signability’.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
You could get an ace with $30MM?
For one season? 1.5?
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
well you'd know what you could get
Maybe not an ace but certainly a decent MLB starter. I dont think for a second Stras is coming out off the start and will win 20 games.
History tells us he’s unlikely to win much for the first few years.
Just saying its not the best bang for the buck.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I don't think he will, either.
What you’re asking for is Gil Meche 2.0. Meche isn’t a bad point of comparison, but he grew into that deal. That was panned as an oversigning at the time. If you want to get Meche’s equivalent, it’s possible, but the odds aren’t in your favor at all.
$30MM over a 6-year period is one of the better bangs for your buck out there, to be honest; I don’t remember what the going FA rate was for a WAR, but I think it was around $2.8MM this year (paging Doghouse). If Strasburg is half the pitcher we think he is, 10 WAR over the course of a 6-year deal is a walk in the park.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I imagine they are scared to death over a potential Mike Hampton, Kevin Brown, Carl Pavano situation.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Legitimately so.
That’s a risk for any contract, though. It just feels like more risk since he has yet to throw a pitch in the big leagues.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That's right and its a higher risk
With a proven starter, your risk isnt as much on performance (even though there is a little bit there – Barry Zito), but more on injury.
With a draft phenom, its both injury and performance and potential. Im all for signing him – but $40-50m is a serious gamble.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Would they spend that money on someone else, though?
If it’s a zero-sum game where that $40-50MM returns some average WAR, then ….eh, I still don’t like it, but there’s at least some way to see it. I’m not sold that money leaves the ballpark if it doesn’t go to Strasburg.
Either way, with a guy like Strasburg my suspicion is that injury risk is relatively constant among pitchers, so there’s not an appreciable difference there. It just becomes a question on how much you pay, and at some point you do run across a $/WAR risk – I just don’t know where that is. I start to blanch a bit when you’re talking $40MM, but I don’t think it gets that high.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
They're just not into signing free agent pitchers...(uhh...)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
They've never signed one, have they?
Most of the ’06 crew were NRIs, I think.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I say it jokingly, but it's a stated policy, they don't like signing FA pitchers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
This isn't a bad policy necessarily.
Paying FA money for 4/5 starters is a fool’s errand.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't disagree with their thinking either...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Why?
I dont have an issue with signing the Sabathia/Lowe/Burnett’s of the world.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
Note the 4/5 pitchers.
Would you like to pay the Suppan/Marquis/Silva’s of the world?
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis looks ok to me.
W-L 12-6 ERA 3.49 K 61 Walks 40 WHIP 1.26
"Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand."
I just assume they won't sign an ace...I'm talking backend help...would rather see prospects learning there...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus, they'd have to outbit any other team because of the TSF.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Or claim they outbid every other team and get snaked anyway.
You hit on something else, too – why the hell would an ace come play for this team?
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Back before game time...
WHO’S WATCHING 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 20, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions
I'm just heading out the door...
…hope to get there by first pitch!
LET’S GO NATS GO!!
"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
OT: Question from a Cards fan
Hey Nats fans,
Someone over at vivaelbirdos asked the question of availability of Elijah Dukes. So I was wondering what would it take to acquire him or why he’s even in AAA batting .324/.419/.622 for AAA Syracuse? Thanks in advance!
....my quick smells like french toast...
Someone call AccuROSCOE!!
Isolated drops falling, nothing serious. We could probably use a rain delay today..
"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 20, 2009 6:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Could rain (like tarp-worthy rain) at 8:30 or later.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
This is our night, DC Faithful and the Mets are going down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
I feel like this team needs to not be in HD until they get over .350.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Earn that high definition!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
E's and DP grounders don't look any better in HD...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t actually have MASN HD, so I’m watching in SD… but really, you guys are right, I wouldn’t want to risk eye damage watching the Nats in HD anyway.
I'm forced into HD stuck with the Mets' telecast in 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 20, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...the Orioles get the HD this week because they have the Yankees.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
#60 in your scorebook...
J.D. Martin starts off throwing strikes…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
Sitting Zim already hurts...Zim would've charged fielded...
…and fired over first…(giggles)…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Martin's career ERA: 27.00.
Sample size!
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Done with him already...(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 20, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Sit down, Davie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hunter Wendlestat calling balls and strikes.
Why can’t the Mets have Chase Utley so Martin can become Real American Hero 2.0?
After just two minutes of watching Frenchy in a Mets cap, I like him less already...
…and even less after his RBI double…2-0 NY.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
Now Livan's going to slow-pitch the Nationals to death...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB.tv ended their free feed two days early, apparently.......I almost thought of giving them money, but not now...
jeez…… Francouer…… Caitlin already wants to leave….
"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 20, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't fret, "Three-Spot" Johnson's fixin' to tie 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 20, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Ronnie "Two-Spot" Belliard up with one down...lines a 3-1 single to left!!! RONNIE B.!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Um. I didn't know other teams could make errors. What gives?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Now see if Dunn makes him pay like Soriano did yesterday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick NOPE is my answer as Dunn hits a DP grounder...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Murphy hoping to get traded to the Nats at the deadline..........
Or at least he’s throwing like that’s his goal
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
A fourth outcome for Dunn
Would have preferred one of the other three
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
Zim's out of lineup, someone has to fill role...
(Was I just mean to 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 20, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
From Nationals Farm Authority:
2009 4th round draft pick RHP AJ Morris made his professional debut for the GCL Nationals today. Over two perfect innings, he struck out two.
Our old friend Schneider up with one on in the 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 20, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
3-0 on another line drive RBI...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Please stop throwing home, Nyjer...or someone cut it...I'm not yelling, just suggesting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that answers the question of if Morgan has an arm.
by Chris Pendley on Jul 20, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty clearly yes...I like everything else about his game 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 20, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
"Bring up the kids and see what they can do"....... "It can't be any worse........"
Rizzo made a promise…….
"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 20, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck, leave him in for 90 pitches and let him take his medicine.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Welcome to 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 20, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
8.5 years for this........poor J.D........
"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 20, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's the long man now????
"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 20, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
May as well completely ruin him, 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 20, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Bacsik?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
After he gave up the goat to "The Giants' LF" I never wanted to see him 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 20, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That'll get him halfway through the 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 20, 2009 7:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
what I was thinking.......oooh..... we get to see Logan Kensing.........
"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 20, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
So, looks like we're "fixing" the Mets tonight...
Ugh.
"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 20, 2009 7:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
They're working on their line drives 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 20, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Kearns?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
Manny would have never put this lineup on the field...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
Riggles is totally playing the percentages. Kearns is over .400 against jammies.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
And Hammer's batting .421 .450 .737 ..........hmmm, night off....
"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 20, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
If they're not gonna release AK, Riggles has to throw him in Rizzo's face once in a while.
May as well do it against a pitcher he hits “well” against
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Heck, start him every game......let's set some records.....
"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 20, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It went so well with him on the bench. ha
I don’t want Kearns playing either but geez…the team is horrible no matter who is on the field. May as well give a couple guys a day off since their off day is gone. Instead of an off-day…let’s play the freaking Cardinals on Saturday.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Two scoreless for old "Slow-Pitch"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
Ed, Carpenter said the word labrum was mentioned regarding Olsen's shoulder issue. UGH.
That could be the end of him.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Can you say Cordero...wonder if Rizzo will release him on the radio...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
NON-TENDER. WooHoo
Clippard warming up.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Olsen...we hardly knew you. Thanks for the memories.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Well, the other ones make us stronger for having endured them.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Who...
is this Cheese-Chuckin’-Bum Martin and why am I being forced to watch him throw BP to the Mutz…???
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 20, 2009 7:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's J.D. Martin, an old Indians' prospect who wa...
Oh your just bustin’ b****…
It’s not your shot, Bagger.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Belliard to Guzman to Johnson and the Nationals turn a DP for Martin in the 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 20, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
5-0 Mets with DC coming up for the third time...
Livan 32 pitches through 2.
Martin – 63 pitches after three.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
Trying to be optimistic
That means Livan will have to throw 31 pitches this inning, right?
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well..... there's one
I thought they moved Guzman down in the order????? (Sorry Nyjer)
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Morgan took 2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Belliard grounds out on 1-0 pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess I missed the first pitch somehow
Belliard took two also…. It’s Pitcher’s Fielding Practice for Livan in another attempt to fix the Mets
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnson K's looking...it's going to be a long night...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
And a grand total of four pitches for NJ
That leaves Livan 23 pitches short of the expected outcome :(
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Belliard with the old drop, field and throw™...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Nick NICK Johnson JOHNSON! Backhands and tags the bag for the final out of the 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 20, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
BREAKING NEWS...METS REJECT HALLYDAY OFFER...
Jays wanted Bobby Parnell RP, Jon Niese SP, Fernando Martinez OF and Ruben Tejada SS
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
Prez race:
Teddy with an ealry lead quickly loses ground because it’s hard to see through his tinfoil space helmet. George wins.
"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 20, 2009 8:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
They had the same problem on the moon...
Dunn goes the other way with a single…by mistake…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn singles the other way!!
Now THATS comedy.
"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 20, 2009 8:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
HECK NO!!!
He didn’t try to…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
AK with a single?
Let’s see if he can manage to not get picked off and fall flat on his face between first and second………..
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Yep
And we’re on our way to another tragedy…. TAWH didn’t look so awesome there. Good chance to let another runner on third with less than 2 outs get stranded coming up!
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
BARD!!!!!!! Two-run double, 5-2 METS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Pops out unproductively 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 20, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bard sings a sweet song down the first base line!
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
Kearns beats the throw home like he's been playing all year...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
A double would be nice, sez mrs d
She called it!!
"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 20, 2009 8:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Sad when you have to hope for doubles because home runs... well....
You’re just not gonna see many of those
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
HR's? Dunn takes care of those...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Um, PH for Martin?
Is Riggleman betting on rain here, or does he understand how unlikely it is that a run scores in this situation?
Yep, good decision...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
And the third grounder to the mound proves the #'s right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibs agrees with the move. Everybody else does not.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Now the pen is screwed for the whole series. Livo probably goes 9.
The rain is fizzling.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Clippard brings more minor league stuff now..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Minor league stuff works, quick 1-2-3 fifth for Clip...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, get a few more off Livan and makes this a 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 20, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
Morgan grounds out on 1-1 pitch, Belliard 2-1, Johnson?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Johnson works count full and pops out...Livan in control...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, at least this likely won’t be the last time we see Martin this season. Olsen is expected to be out for a number of weeks.
Gotta give the kid a look...can't send him back after one start after all this time...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Willie Harris Zims a bunt from Jeremy Reed, barehanding and firing to 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 20, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
Is Clippard wearing TWO man necklaces?
It seems to be working so far.
"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 20, 2009 8:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hippie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That's exactly the voice I had in my head saying that...(laffs)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Next week, every Nationals' starter will be wearing them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Austin "Offensive Threat" Kearns up with two down in the sixth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
OK, a 2 run dinger from TAWH and we'll be back in this thing. Let's go!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
100ft shy of the wall in center...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Kid! Positive vibes for the relievers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Clippard still in for now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
DANG!! CLIPPARD THROWS HEAT BY SCHNEIDERMAN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Rather watch him than Tavarez any day...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Livan can't catch up to the heet...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Dials it up to 92 to get Livan, then drops a 76 mph bender on Angel Pagan...and follows a heater with a mid-80's sllider...who is this KID????
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe we started the wrong guy.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Holy Clippard!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That's easily the best he's ever looked!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
CLIPPARD!!
"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 20, 2009 8:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Rizzo (Points to Head)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Park as empty as it looks on TV?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon BASHER!!! Start it up Bardo!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
Livan's through seven with a lead and hasn't broken a sweat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
Just pulled him apparently, but I don't doubt he could...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Now to get to Feliciano...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Kensing! Although I guess he comes with one strikeout built in…
Hernandez had 97 pitches, so it actually would have been tough to make it all the way. Didn’t seem like that many pitches, though.
Livan laughs at 97 pitches...well, maybe not anymore, he's getting old...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Now I just want to see these kids, Clippard and Kensing do it when the pressure is 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 20, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally someone who at least throws as hard as most high school pitchers
Maybe they’ll have a shot at hitting Feliciano…. I still doubt it
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Belliard walks, Trademark Single over short for Nick Johnson, NJ™, and it's DONKEY TIME!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Adam "Double Play" Dunn ruins a rally...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Y-Dunn-K-Y????
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Shoulda given Dunn the night off........Hammer's .400+ stares at the Donkey........
"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 20, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The highest paid guys are failing the most....
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Ugh, Dunn is seriously channeling Zim with those double plays.
What happened to his patience at the plate?
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
Can't avoid making the BACKPAGE when you ground into two costly DP's...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
There were men on base.......totally changes his "approach"......
"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 20, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, got confused because ther were too many guys to see out there.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
Looking to walk and mistakenly connected...(not fair, I know but whatevahs...)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz does not hit if he's not in the 1 or 2 slot.......
"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 20, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Guzman now below .300 for the first time in a while.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Guzman acts like he just doesn't care any more.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
He's in the Kearns boat next year. Won the lottery. 8 million dollars before retirement.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Sadly yes.
Because we can’t say it enought: BOWDEN!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
The Segway's back...thanks, Miss B. Needed a chuckle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been holding this one for a while.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
Looks at his flowing locks in the wind...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice play by Murphy
I know that Dunn’s slow, but I think I’ve seen Cecil Fielder get down the line faster than that
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
He's a trotting Donkey...penalty for breaking stride.......
"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 20, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Guzman flies out and it's on to the ninth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Early in his career-Cecil maybe...(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 20, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously
All three of the Molina brothers could have beaten that out!
by bluelineswinger on Jul 20, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Even Bengie?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, FFS Frenchie just hit a homer!
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
At least it's not a save situation now. Maybe we avoid K-Rod.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Jeezz... even Francoeur finds his game against 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 20, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Cursed......making Minaya look smart....
"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 20, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't look too smart when ATL took 3 for 4...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
3 of 4..."for 4"...heh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Making up for it on the back of the Nats.......
"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 20, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, he's still got a lotta 'splaining to do
over the most expensive payroll in the NL vis a vis their current record.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
It's the injuries.......the injuries, I tells ya...
"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 20, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Bullpen had held it scoreless since 3rd before Frenchy's dinger...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
3 outs to get 4 runs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
Ri0-5ggleman..... Riggl0-5man........ hmm........Rigglem0-5n......
"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 20, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to keep doing the titles...
Washington Nationals (soon to be) now (0-5) Under Jim Riggleman after 6-2 Loss To New York Mets.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 20, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
...and are now 40 games below .500
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
I noticed they were getting repetitious........
"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 20, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Would've been funny for the first two losses...I'm going somewhere else with tonight's...too depressing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm surprised it was this close.......How many runs if Nyjer doesn't throw home and let the runner advance?
They should just tell everyone to start showing up 30 miutes before first pitch….
"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 20, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
This lifeless team is the result of the Riggle-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 20, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Could have told you that......
"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 20, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
If the mets sweep the Nats...Bozo comes back.
MissB and me…
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
And K-Rod's gonna get some 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 20, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
Here's a new system for grading the Nots
I’m taking all suggestions for grading labels.
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
S= suck or TSF
We're making stinkin' boatloads of money to go out there and win baseball games.- Josh Bard 7/16/09
The games and the season captured perfectly...... {;-(
"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 20, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I need to do some math to support your outstanding representation.
Teh suck factor is too much…
"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
"riggleman 0-5" texts mrs d to her crime
"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 20, 2009 9:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"riggleman 0-5" testifies mrs d to his crime
fixed it for you…
"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 20, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid phone... it autocorrected "frien d" to "crime d" and I double-posted when I tried to fix it...
…it was like a Nats infield of typing…
"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
heh,....... the phone knows.......
"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 21, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
3GS!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 21, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
"riggleman 0-5" texts mrs d to her friend
"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 20, 2009 9:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
40 games under .500...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
numbers..... bad numbers..... bad...... not good....
"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 20, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Punchin' out so I can write this up quickly and try to 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 20, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
Can the Nats win 40 games total?
No errors. No Zimm.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
If you can't beat this team......odds are low...
"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 20, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
The true test of the TSF will be the Padres.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
The TSF needs testing?
"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 20, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
"I'm so done with Dunn," grumbles Mrs. D...
The Dunn Double and the Dunn Double Play this game were just too much for her. I can’t say I was that wild about them, either. Is his WAR value dropping toward zero? (Although Mrs D. correctly points out that I would totally miss yelling, “Show us the donkey ball!!!” at games…)
"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's gold, always get giggles...and it's PG...you know, for the kids!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 20, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn is as advertised.....not worth it...
"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 20, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
GAAD.......
"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 20, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Left-hander Scott Olsen is out for the remainder of the season with a small tear of the labrum in his left shoulder. He is scheduled to have surgery Thursday morning.
"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
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