GameThread: St. Louis Cardinals At Washington Nationals. Game 95 Of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 4:15 PM EDT
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St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals, Jul 23, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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St. Louis Cardinals
@ Washington Nationals
Thursday, Jul 23, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Adam Wainwright vs Collin Balester
Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.
?'s For The DC Faithful:
• Three In A Row? No? Really?
• Bally's Back! Bally's Blog?
• Are You Concerned Aboot Mr. Zimmermann's Balky Elbow?
• Will Collin Balester Stick Around?
• What Will DC GM Mike Rizzo Do Before The Deadline?
DC Starting Lineup: (courtesy of Washington Post writer Chico Harlan)...
- Nyjer Morgan - CF
- The Guzzzz - SS
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! - 3B
- The Big Walky - LF
- Nick NICK Johnson JOHNSON - 1B
- The Hammer - RF
- Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - 2B
- The Bard - C
- Collin Balester - RHP Extraordinaire...
LINKS:
6-5 195 R R Jun 06, 1986 '09 Stats - (w/Triple-A Syracuse) - (7-9, 4.35 ERA), 19 GS, 103.1 IP, 122 H, 55 R, 50 ER, 35 BB, 66 K's. vs St.Louis - N/A Origin Story - Montreal Expos' 4th Round pick, 114th overall in 2004. 6-7 230 R R Aug 30, 1981 '09 Stats - (10-6, 3.01 ERA), 20 GS, 137.1 IP, 126 H, 51 R, 46 ER, 13 HR's, 51 BB, 123 K's, ERA+ = 138, 1.29 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9, 8.1 K/9, 2.41 K/BB, .243 BAA. vs DC - (1-1, 2.59 ERA), 5 G, 3 GS, 24.1 IP, 23 H, 7 ER, 2 HR, 5 BB, 21 K's, 1.15 WHIP, .245 BAA. Origin Story - Atlanta Braves' 1st Round pick, 29th overall in 2000. 12/13/03 - Traded by Braves, with LHP Ray King and RHP Jason Marquis for OF J.D. Drew and C/IF/OF Eli Marrero.
Collin Balester
#40 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
Adam Wainwright
#50 / Pitcher / St. Louis Cardinals
Nationals vs Adam Wainwright...
Ronnie Belliard - 4 for 10, .400 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Adam Dunn - 4 for 12, .333 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 5 BB.
Cristian Guzman - 0 for 4, .000 AVG.
Willie Harris - 0 for 8, .000 AVG.
Nick Johnson - 3 for 4, .750 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Austin Kearns - 0 for 10, .000 AVG.
Nyjer Morgan - 5 for 9, .556 AVG, 1 2B.
Josh Willingham - 2 for 7, .286 AVG.
Ryan Zimmerman - 5 for 12, .417 AVG, 3 2B.
Twitter = Wikipedia...
(ed. note - "I trust Twitter posts (tweets?) as sources about as much as I trust wikipedia profiles, meaning I never believe anything without double checking the facts, but ROSCOEtheNATSfan sent this to me and I thought it was at least interesting... From Will Carroll's Twitter account, where the Baseball Prospectus' scribe wrote last night "):
"Hearing that Nats offered GM job to someone and got turned down. Rizzo should have that job already, but if true, sets up weird winter."
I though Rizzo as full-time GM was a certainty, and the "take-it-for-what it's worth" caveat still stands, but this sure is interesting...
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From NJ
Washington
Morgan – 8
Guzman – 6
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – 7
Johnson – 3
Willingham – 9
Gonzalez – 4
Bard – 2
Balester – 1
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, I like this one better than the MASN one...
McElroy still has Belliard in, so I’m not trusting that Pujols is really not in the lineup….
(although, this is not last night’s Cards lineup…)
Cardinals:
Schumaker – 2B
Rasmus – CF
DeRosa – 1B
Ludwick – RF
Ankiel – LF
Molina – C
Thurston – 3B
Ryan – SS
Wainwright – P
"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 23, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Pujols in the lineup on MLB.com...
Looks like LaRussa’s going to be sporting for Battlestar…
"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 23, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What'
"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 23, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid fat fingers!
What’s the AccuROSCOE forecast? A buddy has a extra, should I pack a raincoat?
"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 23, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring one, but I think you'll be okay.
It’s kind of sketch down there, so packing a raincoat is always a good idea.
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Buehrle Perfect Game
This is awesome. First in five years, only the eighteenth in the history of baseball. More people have orbited the moon than have thrown perfect games.
I just wish he was a National.
by John Quinn on Jul 23, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buehrle became the sixth pitcher in history to have thrown at least two career no-hitters, including a perfect game. Randy Johnson, Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning, Addie Joss and Cy Young are the other five to have done so.
…center fielder DeWayne Wise, …just into the game as a defensive replacement, robbed Gabe Kapler of a leadoff home run in the ninth inning.
With the count 2-2, Kapler hit a drive to deep left-center. Wise sprinted, jumped and got his glove above the fence to rob Kapler of a home run.
The ball almost came out when Wise caromed off the fence, stumbled, fell to the ground and rolled. But he bounced right up, proudly displaying the ball for the crowd in his bare left hand.
"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 23, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olsen's surgery was a success
By Pete McElroy on July 23, 2009 4:58 PM
Left-hander Scott Olsen has successful surgery to repair a small tear of his left labrum earlier today at the Washington Hospital Center.
“Olsen’s surgery went well,” said acting GM Mike Rizzo. “As little damage as could be expected was in there. Sometimes when you go in there you find stuff that was unexpected, this was all expected and as minimal as can be. Six to eight weeks until he starts a throwing program and you take it as tolerated from there.”
Rizzo said that Olsen should be ready for Spring Training.
The Nationals have a 40-man roster with 10 starting pitchers on it and with Olsen arbitration eligible and making a lot of money, Rizzo was asked his there is a chance he won’t be tendered.
“We’ve got a long way before we have to make those decisions.” he 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 23, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Refreshing..."long way to go before those decisions"....
BOWDEN – THE CHIEF
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, the playing close to the vest wears thin, as well.... (and is Olsen's $2.8mil or $2.24mil really that high?)
Now, it’s Dunn is available, but for a sky high price…….
Chico: "Contrary to what Rizzo said in a radio interview earlier this month, the Nationals are willing to trade cleanup hitter Adam Dunn before the July 31 trade deadline. But that doesn’t mean a trade is likely. The Nationals have listened to a few offers for Dunn, a club source said, but are not actively shopping him. The Nationals are said to be demanding excessively high returns for Dunn. One source called the Nationals’ asking price “painful.”
“Outfielder Josh Willingham remains the most sought-after player on the Washington roster, and is probably the most likely to get dealt.”
"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 23, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no attachment to Willingham...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really either, but he could serve in Dunn's absence...
"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 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they should trade John...NO!!! NOT CHANGING MIND....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No walkies tonight, Bally.
Gotta face the minimum… get as far as you can two times through the order…
"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 23, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Pujols!!! Three-straight coming up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THOROUGH STRIKZ!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...A leadoff double isn't exactly what you'd want...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Donkey...drops it after catching a fly and lets Schumaker go from second to third, and he scores on a groundout...
1-0 Cards.
E: 90.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least the errors are outpacing the losses.
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman's ruining the Two-Spot...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you know you're supposed to put one of your three best hitters at that spot?
Do you think Riggleman knows?
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feels in his gut that Guzman belongs there...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim's ice cold...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would have been a GIDP had Guz got 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 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do ALL nats feel like they have to swing
at the 1st pitch — even for a pitcher they’ve never seen?
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plate Discipline will be phased in slowly over the next 6-8 months according to the PLAN...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think it's Guzman belonging there or too much burrito?
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you have to play him, he has to bat there or he's really a kearns...
"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 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put him 6th and tell him to shut up.
Move NJ / Willingham to the 2 spot. (I really want Zimmerman to hit there, but NJ makes just as much sense.)
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fermez la bouche, Guzman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he will... and just pout and hack...... and not go to his left...
"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 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim should be much farther down the lineup.....
The solution is was to trade Guz……. to the Cards, who settled for Lugo…
Rizzo…..dropped 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 23, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They probably got Lugo for less $$$ than Guz and...
better attitude.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lugo's making more, but the Sox are probably paying for all of it....
I guess the Lerners couldn’t quite open the coin purse…
"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 23, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The article I read said the Red Sox are picking up......
The entire $13.5 million left on Lugo’s contract. He was DFA’d, so getting Duncan for him was better than getting nothing and having to eat the contract anyway, I guess.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But yeah... RIzzo dropped the ball
Though I get the feeling that Ryan remains the starter over Lugo most nights anyway. He’s been really solid this year, both with the glove and the bat.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My confidence in Rizzo is dropping faster than Nick Johnson's trade value...
I don’t get the Cards interest in Lugo, even for free…
"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 23, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither did I
And again, as a St. Louisan whose favorite team is consistently amongst the worst in the league, I pay pretty close attention to the Cards. I call them the team that I root for that actually has a shot.
Honestly, Ryan’s been fantastic at shortstop, but I guess Lugo could give them a solid middle infield bat off the bench. God knows Thurston has no business being in the major leagues. In one way, Lugo ensures that Wallace won’t come up with the Cardinals this year (at least until the rosters expand). Ryan has covered third in the past, so he’d give them one more option over there in case of an injury.
Still, I think Wallace probably should have gotten the call around mid-June and should be manning the hot corner for them right now. DeRosa should be playing second regularly, with Schumaker moved back to the outfield (most likely in left) and Ankiel on the bench.
Duncan’s presence on the Cardinals’ roster was nothing but nepotism (see: Dad’s the pitching coach)
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why you'd steadfastly refuse to move a young hitter like Zim I don't understand...
D. Wright started at the bottom and worked his way up, Zim was given third and is struggling…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even when he's struggling, he's still the fourth-best hitter on the team most nights.
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he'd be better batting lower.... Nick goes #3, then Hammer and Dunn
considering pouty Guz at #2…
"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 23, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the face of the franchise, remember?
I for one am so over the most-favored-player treatment he gets for less than stellar production.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have been Riggs boldest move to drop Zim in the order.....
Show him the Astro’s blowout lineup and tell him to fermez la bouche…
"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 23, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Or barring that, how about some work to avoid hitting into the DP.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This may be what Zim is..... barring the hype...
"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 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trading Dunn would be addition by subtraction......
"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 23, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohh, not feeling good about Bally-Star's return....
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Definitely don't feel good aboot that fastball to Ankiel...come to Nationals Park all ye slumpers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Molina's hacking and Bally can't find the plate...
"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 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Thurston, Bally's Bender. Bally's Bender, Mr. Thurston.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY BEAT SHIFT!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH, NOES! Nick Johnson grounds into a DP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TNJ
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 days for The RZO to do something...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odds he'll do 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 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they can't do nothing...ROSCOE sent a link about the Cubs being interest Beimel...
The Cards are scouting Hammer…
Something will happen…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sometimes nothing is better than something
BOWDEN!!!
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But in Bowden's case, that "something"
always turned out to be less than nothing.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it was the same one, the Mets' announcers said it last night...
When you say Nick Johnson the first word out of everyone’s mouth (hyphenated word) is injury-prone…so no one values him like some of us do…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like some of you do...
:-)
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
erase "same one" insert (same reason)..
Sorry, I’m eating…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I wasn't talking about NJ in particular.
I was referring most of Bowden’s body of work.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer seems to be passing his Cards tryout.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's no way STL gives up Wallace for Holliday
so maybe something happens here. the Cards ahve GOT to get some power help.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually got a twitter from BOWDEN!!! about that...
“…Matt Holliday for Brett Wallace swap, this would be a good deal for both…” – BOWDEN!!!!
Don’t give up Wallace, St. Lou…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As someone who pulls for the Cardinals in about 154 games a year.......
They’d better not trade Wallace for Holliday. Even if they had a guaranteed extension for Holliday, it would be a bad deal for the Cardinals, but without a guaranteed extension, it would be brutal.
Then again, the last time the Cardinals dealt with the A’s, they did pretty well got raked over the coals pretty good:
Mark Mulder for Dan Haren (who was the younger, cheaper, and better pitcher immediately), Kiko Calero, and Daric Barton
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before the trade
We’ll pull a Face/Off with Willingham and Kearns.
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He changes to ....... when he isn't the 2-Spot.....
Don’t they have video from earlier in the season?
"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 23, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hi guys!
waiting for the wife to finish at work, so i’m stuck in an office without tv or radio.
doesn’t sound like i’m missing much at this point tho
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a Big Donkey E to cost a run...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right now the Cards have a 69% chance to win the game
fun with math!
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
31% will prevail!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the third out, the % drops to 64%
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bard's single puts it at 57%, but the sac bunt moves it back to 65%
how long before this gets old? giving up outs = bad baseball.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fangraphs are great...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunting failures at 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 23, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bally hits 93 on the gun...DeRosa flies out to end 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Pouty
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guz hits .247 with RISP in 2009
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Lerners have to eat some salary somewhere, or all this continues....
"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 23, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fangraphs say odds of that happening are.......... >0%
"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 23, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you turned that sign the wrong way
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops......dang full-sized keyboard....
"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 23, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, Guzman isn't even trying.
Can’t see the pitches over his pouty lip and face.
Bah.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman looks like Beltran staring at Wainwright's bender...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AccuROSCOE Alert
Looks nasty out there. And not just on the field! ::rimshot::
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darkness descends upon DC...looks like trouble brewing in the skies...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad I'm not at this game... no Pujols, and a soon-to-be rain delay.
by John Quinn on Jul 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Checking shelves for good rain delay viewing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Replay of today's stage of the Tour de France
starts at 8 on Versus.
(Hint Contador smoked them all. Yippee, skipppee.)
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, i'm out for now.
back later, peeps.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Au revoir, Dave...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But you're going to miss the comeback...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Balester looks like he can't grip it in the rain...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't you pull them off before the walk????
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the delay will be long enough so the starters are out and it's a Battle of the Bullpens....
Oh,….. yeah right….
"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 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RAIN DELAY...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know if they're going to replay Buehrle's game?
I’d rather watch that than the rain delay…
by John Quinn on Jul 23, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just put a movie aboot Bill "Spaceman" Lee on the front page if anyone's bored...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AccuROSCOE expected time of restart?
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's out, emailed me cussing about Bally...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big ol' red cells still in DC.
It’ll clear up after these blow through, but we’re probably still half an hour out.
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harlan says the cell has stopped over Nats Park......
[UPDATE, 8:30 p.m.] — I take back the part about brevity. The rain cell is hovering right atop Nats Park. It’s still pouring. We have no estimated time for this game’s resumption.
Bill Gluvna just passed along the Full 2009 Rain Delay statistics. It’s amazing and depressing all at once.
Game — Length of delay
April 10 at ATL — 122 minutes
April 20 vs. ATL — 163 minutes
April 21 vs. ATL — 61 minutes
May 3 vs. STL — 116 minutes (before postponement)
May 5 vs. HOU — 76 minutes
May 16 vs. PHI — called after 5.0 innings, after 90-minute delay
June 3 vs. SFG — 226 minutes (before postponement)
June 4 vs. SFG (Game 1) — 36 minutes
June 4 vs. SFG (Game 2) — 67 minutes (called after 6.0 innings)
June 9 vs. CIN — 107 minutes
June 10 vs. CIN — 130 minutes
June 18 at NYY — 326 minutes
June 29 at FLA — 37 minutes
June 30 at FLA — 89 minutes
July 1 at FLA — 19 minutes
15 games
1665 total minutes = 27.75 hours
"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 23, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's as if we're not suffering enough from all the losses
The least they could do is give us a quick death
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I still have an Extra Innings subscription!
I’m not sure how this happened, but hey.
by Graysnail on Jul 23, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Strasburg will be the second #37 in the franchise's history when he signs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Larry Broadway
Let’s hope that Stras has a better career……………….
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Broadway a 37?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At one point when he was a prospect
Back when the organization was still the Expos
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess he never did make the major league roster, though
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I waited for Broadway to make it forever...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we're getting ready to start back up
Clippard taking over for Battlestar
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game is back on, just now!
I’ll finish the documentary afterward. Thanks Ed!
by John Quinn on Jul 23, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody in the pen for the Cardinals (so says Dan McLaughlin)
So maybe Wainwright’s staying in. Chances would be much better if this turned into a bullpen game (never thought I’d say that with the Nats’ bullpen, but… well… Wainwright’s pretty damn good)
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mental note
This game may have two of the five slowest catchers in big league history…. and that’s saying something.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss five minutes and the bases are loaded...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With one already in
And 3-0 to Schumaker, who’s 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles already.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walking runs in
It took a while, but Clippard has officially been christened as a member of the Nats’ bullpen.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Magic of the Clipper has ended...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rasmus let him off the hook
Struggling to throw strikes and Rasmus went after the first pitch
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donkey beats the shift
Auditioning?
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Dunn is a single machine...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's hitting about .270 now
By far the best batting average he’s had in a loooooooooooooooong time.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been more impressed with Dunn's offense than I expected...his D is as bad as I thought...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the exception of the fact that his glove is awful, I've been content with him
Done about what I expected with the exception of the higher average than expected. Still, I’d rather see him get dealt than Willingham at this point. I’m all aboard the DNTJW train.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless you want to enjoy the Dunn tying the Babe's record train next year...
You’ll probably never get more for Dunn than right now…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clippard's back for the fifth....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McLaughlin: Adam Dunn didn't seem to take the best of routes to get to that ball...
And it drops for a base hit.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say he'd better shave it to turn his luck around, but all he has to do is come to Nationals Park...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY comes up short on a diving attempt to catch a liner from Ludwick...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hee-Haw
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wainwright's making everyone look like Donkeys...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Noes
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More? They'll probably try to make it official first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done.
At the most that’s 25 minutes away. That’ll be the game.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to backers for Nyjer Morgan and the Guzzzzzz...Zim up with 2 on, 2 out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim grounds out on the 1st pitch...where is the patience?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gone the way of that 30-game hitting streak.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to the howling wolf.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Villone's name no longer provides pride-filled amusement...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well at least Villone got through that one with no problem.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, i got a nifty 4-leaf clover, but then the game started...
and the wolf seemed more appropriate.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does ZImmerman only hit bad pitching?
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Jul 23, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't even hit that right now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang it. Five minutes and the game's probably over. GET UP and swing for the fences!!!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ACCURoscoe's putting his rep on the line...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Villone K's two in a scoreless sixth...Dunn up to hit a slap single in a minute...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This team has parts. Morgan is a douche but talented
"How's your mother?"
"She's on her way out."
"We all are. Act accordingly."
by louslovechild on Jul 23, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GET'R'DUNN!!! Leadoff double off the right field wall...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Comeback time.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can he not be standing at third on that play!
Still, more auditioning…. make the Cardinals realize they’d be stupid to deal Wallace for Holliday and instead deal the Nats Daryl Jones and Jess Todd!
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was showing off his home run trot when it hit the wall...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.... he was coasting the whole way
Camera shifted to show him stopping at second when Ludwick was still trying to chase the ball down.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick refuses to swing even if the Ump calls the high curve...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody want to be embarrassed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though I think called strike three is worse...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we are, we apparently didn't get the memo
That’s three that have gone down looking on curveballs down the middle that I can count.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Beltran still gets shivers when he sees Wainwright's curve...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GENERAL SENDS ONE TO RIGHT
4-1
RALLY TIME!!!
by ryzim22 on Jul 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get Wainwright out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's kind of punking Bally-Star...
sits out the rain delay and comes out doing really well.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson -
by MissB on Jul 23, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here's a wild idea
sit curveball
for geez sakes guys cmon… 3rd time through
by martins on Jul 23, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOHOO. No shutout.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sean Burnett's coming on for the seventh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old Man Villone's back instead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Villone still. Save Burnett for the Fathers on the weekend.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROSCOE!!!! The rain is back...and the fans are fleeing...the rain's back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doghouse...may as well go home (in my opinion)
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will they come back out, or pack it in?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to the Spaceman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At best, it's probably 60 minutes of tarp. The good news...Cards are just taking a short train ride to Philly.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been pouring in Ballston for about 15 minutes and still is.
Also lightning. I doubt they resume.
by vanatsfan on Jul 23, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Why bother...we're not much into coming back...and it's the umpire's decision.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be surprised if they came back out to play...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it raining in DC right now?
weather.com says no
by martins on Jul 23, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's letting up.. Come on guys!
"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 23, 2009 10:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Radar says about another hour of rain.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't rob DC of their comeback, there's a win-streak on the line...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they may finish it,
cards may need this game for their pennant race, dosent the home team have to have the last ab to be considered an official game?
by martins on Jul 23, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it just has to be five complete and they round back to the last full inning.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let them play...Let them play...Let them play...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The rain's prettymuch stopped out here
10-15 mins west of the park, so there might be a chance if the field isn’t soaked…
by vanatsfan on Jul 23, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer is still sitting in the dugout, itching to get back on the field
There’s another player bit I can’t make out who. Raining harder now.
"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 23, 2009 10:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
The thunder stopped a couple miles west of town. Maybe 30 minutes till they could potentially take the tarp off.
Rain fizzling
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just read the Lerner interview...did you know Dunn's good for 40 and a 100...
Interesting bit is that he actually acknowledges an ongoing search for GM and Manager…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a Lerner interview? He bring Smithers with him?
"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 23, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090723&content_id=6022228&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh.......
"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 23, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should take the cameras back in the clubhouse and see who wants to play....
And who’s spending their time unwisely….
"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 23, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BallyStar is probably chowing down on the MLB quality food. He's too skinny eating that AAA food.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eat while you can, kid........ Syracuse needs their "star" back....
"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 23, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer, McChatty and Riggles in the dugout, willing the rain to stop.
"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 23, 2009 10:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
It just started falling apart. Could be pretty much done in 10 - 20 minutes.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to think I wore the same pair of socks 3 days in a row for this...
[Points to feet]
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your coworkers called the ownership group and asked for them to please lose this game.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smell is holding up ok – surprisingly.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rain slowing grounds crew is out.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Jul 23, 2009 10:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I hope your representing for DC and outdrinking the Cards fans...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"what cards fans?" snarks my buddy..
Beer sales stopped loooong ago… :(
"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 23, 2009 11:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Teddy said on his twitter..."approx start time unless it rains again is 11:25"
But Carpenter said on MASN that he saw equipment being removed from the bullpens and dugouts.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teddy and MASN best get on the same page...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
[UPDATE, 10:59 p.m.] - Word from the grounds crew is that we're aiming for an 11:25 p.m. resumption.
"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 23, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play to resume at 11:25
Just heard from a guard. Tarp rolled, players filing back on to the dugout.
"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 23, 2009 11:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Play to resume at 11:25
Just heard from a guard. Tarp rolled, players filing back on to the dugout.
"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 23, 2009 11:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Cards, no cheep win tonight...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...I wonder when the last train goes to Philly (Roscoe = too lazy to look)
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So?
Whats the verdict on Bally? does he suck? will he ever show his face around here again?
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the same as before, isn't he?
"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 23, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, thats what i thought
maybe he’s off the prospect radar?
Or do we think about ‘operation convert to bullpen’?
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's probably a guy that we shouldn't have even known his name for a couple of years.....
"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 23, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McChatty said...
They tried to get him to stand taller on the mound and it increased his velocity but affected his curveball. So, he’s trying to get the hook under control.
That may have been in the pregame. Can’t remember…was so long ago.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, tinkering........ explains the pitch tracker that had him all over the place...
"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 23, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are not rain delays ay home good luck? The new Riggleman Nats fired up to take back the game and win???
Come on, who’s with me?!?!
"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 23, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Pujols still gets to pinch hit.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LaRussa waiting for a Manny R. moment?
"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 23, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOoooooo!
We just got down to the $$$ seats and it’s pouring again.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Jul 23, 2009 11:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Tarp back on the mound and plate.
"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 23, 2009 11:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
No tarp on the rest of the field..
..just MOAR DYMOND DRIE!!
"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 23, 2009 11:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
KASTEN!!!! MAKE IT STOP RAINING!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The radar lies!!!!
[UPDATE, 11:17 p.m.] — It’s pouring again. All of a sudden. The groundscrew is again scrambling for the tarp to re-cover the infield.
"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 23, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RADAR!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One little neighbourhood sized dot of a rainshower.....
"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 23, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's finally all moved out. Please play. We waited this long.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had to zoom in to street level to gauge its size.......
It did give me an idea where Nats Park is, though… somewhere under that dark cloud…
"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 23, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game on! Gonna be ridonkulous!!!
"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 23, 2009 11:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I dont got anything better to do
Lets play this bad boy no matter when we gotta start it
by ryzim22 on Jul 23, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wuh, wuh what? Sorry, I was sleeping...Did DC sign Strasburg yet?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was all just a good dream
and the whole first part of the season was just a bad nightmare
by ryzim22 on Jul 23, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey E
have u seen Ladson’s Q&A with Mark Learner?
Was a bit more positive about Stras.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here - kill some time
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read it, what stuck out for me was the 2-3 mentions of how much they offered Teixeira...
…really hope I don’t have to listen to stories about how much they offered Strasburg before he said no…
But I like that he says:
“I believe he will soon be wearing a Nationals uniform. "
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was genuine
But its hard to tell.
I think the last Q was more like: Are u really tight with money?
They seem keen to make it all work…but obviously the pace is the issue.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What stuck out for me was that Selig chose them because they'd get the stadium built on time.
Selig doesn’t like stadium headaches…. The team?….. The fans?…… Ooh look, new Red Porch and BBQ!!!
"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 24, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
•Henry Schulman at the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Nationals are scouting the Giants' Double-A affiliate, and speculates that Adam Dunn, Joe Beimel, Ron Villone or Nick Johnson might be on the Giants' radar.
More time killin’….
"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 23, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Choosing his words carefully here...
“I’m also told that a Washington Nationals scout made a special trip to Norwich, Conn., to watch the Giants’ Double-A team.
I’m not going to take the leap and say the Giants are focusing on left-handed first baseman Nick Johnson, because nobody has told me that. The Nats have other parts a contender might want, including Adam Dunn and lefty relievers Joe Beimel and Ron Villone."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Connecticut Defenders...
I want Bumgartner…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd just pick AA-ballers by their funny names.......
Works as good as any “scouting”……
"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 23, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the MLBTR hack is spicing up the speculating........
"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 23, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez...they name half the Nats.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we're going to dance with the Giants
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And maybe the Cubbies.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Start shipping 'em out.......chaos!!!!
"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 23, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't scream, #3 is frightened easily...
I read about #3’s nerves on #3’s twitter…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh..... this Twitter fad has got to go...
Unreadable blurts of consciousness……
"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 23, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All over the world people are using it to break news instantly...
blurts of consciousness = unfiltered reportage…
Just trying the positive spin gor discussion’s sake…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 12:06 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to read the list at Will Carroll's blurt page...... word salad...
"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 24, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mezza, Padilla got a 2/3 of a inning of work..
scattering a hit and King one while lowering his ERA to 0.00
Pete Orr went an unsuccesful .1 of an inning
SS Marcos Yepez goes a solid 4.1 innings in an 18-1 loss ’cause Rigggles is takin all of their pitchers
by ryzim22 on Jul 23, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man...he can pitch too?
Man has got it all…
he was wacking Home runs the other day… the Kearns replacement.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down on the Farm...By Debbi Taylor
Nats bench coach Pat Corrales tells me the farm system is loaded with talent. He spent the first half of this season evaluating what the minor league system is made of.
Pat really liked Jorge Padilla—the Triple-A All-Star is leading all full season minor leaguers with a .363 batting average, and he’s hit safely in 27 of his last 28 games played.
"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 24, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD NEWS...
Vermont Lake Mosters beat the Lowell Spinners…
Jack McGeary (W, 2-1), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K’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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hot Diggity Dawg
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McGeary will be a legendary career Lake Monster......
"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 23, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Lake Monster...ever...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's 11:25, where's my baseball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Riggles out with the umps...
"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 23, 2009 11:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
He's trying to Riggle a decision out of them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANY UPDATES?
USUALLY THEY CANCEL THESE GAMES BECAUSE THE NATS GET NO RESPECT.
SAT THRU 1.5 HOUR DELAY AT MARLINS BEFORE THEY CANCELED THE GAME WHEN IT STOPPED RAINING.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
by ryzim22 on Jul 23, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boooooooooooooo
Called
"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 23, 2009 11:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Game over. DAMMIT
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's quick tweeting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A MISERALBLE GOODNIGHT TO NATSTOWN
PS I SAW ADAM DUNN WALKING OUT OF THE STADIUM WITH A CARDINALS JERSEY
by ryzim22 on Jul 23, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aim to please.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win streak over...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 23, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New socks.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE BRIGHT SIDE OF BEING A SUPERSTITIOUS NATSFAN
CLEAN SOCKS
by ryzim22 on Jul 23, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone has to get this team some wins
Frankly, im willing to do my bit.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Jul 23, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one is arguably more concerned with the Nats' performance than the Lerner Group!!!!
Mark Lerner: No one is more frustrated in the first half of the season than I am, or the other owners
We spent money …..We will be asking players to increase their intensity (not you, Dukes)……
smart fans know to appreciate these baby steps!!!!!!
"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 24, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Metro riders...bummer
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Jul 23, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One little straggling cloud ruins 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 23, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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