GameThread: San Diego Padres At Washington Nationals- Game 96 of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 4:30 PM EDT
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San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals, Jul 24, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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San Diego Padres
@ Washington Nationals
Friday, Jul 24, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Partly cloudy. Winds blowing from right to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Is This The Battle For Bryce Harper?
• Are The Padres One Team DC Can Feel Superior To?
• Who knows what happened to Jeff Kobernus?
• Who's Getting Dealt? Dunn? Nick Johnson? Beimel? Villone?
• Who Are All These Players On The Padres?
DC Starting Lineup...(courtesy of Washington Post writer Chico Harlan.)
- TAWH - CF
- The Guzzzz - SS
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Walky - LF
- Nick Johnson - 1B
- The Hammer - RF
- The Bard - C
- Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - SS
- You Just Got MOCK'd!!! - SP
LINKS:
Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...
Garrett Mock
#49 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-3
240
R
R
Apr 25, 1983
'09 Stats - (0-3, 7.71 ERA), 14 G, 1 GS, 16.1 IP, 24 H, 17 R, 14 ER, 1 HR, 10 BB, 9 K's, ERA+ = 56, 2.08 WHIP, 5.5 BB/9, 5.0 K/9, 0.90 SO/BB, .348 BAA.
vs San Diego - (0-0, 4.50 ERA), 2 G, 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K's, 2.00 WHIP, .250 BAA.
Origin Story - Arizona Diamondbacks' 3rd Round pick, 86th overall in 2004. 8/7/06 - Traded by Arizona to Washington Nationals with LHP Matt Chico for RHP Livan Hernandez.
Mat Latos
#38 / Pitcher / San Diego Padres
6-6
225
R
R
Dec 09, 1987
'09 Stats - MLB Debut - (0-1, 4.50 ERA) 1 GS, 4.0 IP, 1 HR, 1 BB, 4 K's.
vs DC - N/A
Origin Story - San Diego Padres' 11th Round pick, 333rd overall in 2006.
Yeah, But How's About Their '09 Minor League Stats...
• Garrett Mock - Triple-A Syracuse:
'09 - (5-1, 2.65 ERA), 13 G, 8 GS, 1 CG, 1 SO, 2 SV, 51.0 IP, 36 H, 15 R, 2 HR, 13 BB, 48 K's.
• Mat Latos - Class A Fort Wayne, Double-A San Antonio:
'09 - Class A - (3-0, 0.36 ERA), 4 G, 2 GS, 25.1 IP, 10 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 3 BB, 27 K's.
'09 - Double - (5-1, 1.91 ERA), 9 GS, 47.0 IP, 32 H, 11 ER, 9 BB's, 46 K's.
• Latos , 21, threw 75 pitches in his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies last week, but he sounded confident after the start, telling MLB.com writer Sandy Burgin, as quoted in an article entitled, "Latos' big-league debut spoiled by Rox":
"'I was nervous, but it was great,' said Latos. 'Being out there on a pro field was a great experience. I was down in the zone for the most part. I just made one mistake and that was the home run. Otherwise everything else was fine.'"
• In his first '09 outing as Nationals' starter, Mock, 26, gave up 8 hits, 7 R, 4 ER and 2 walks in 3.1 IP, over which he threw 63 pitches, 38 for strikes, and the right-hander was not happy with the outcome, as he told MLB.com's Bill Ladson in an article entitled, "'D' does Mock no favors in Nats' defeat":
"You see the scoreboard," Mock said. "I didn't make some pitches whenever it counted. That's what happens. After I didn't make a pitch to Soriano, it seemed like one thing after the other. It kept snowballing."
Latos LINK:
• BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Prospect Hot Sheet: Prospect Hot Sheet: June 5
"Back when Mat Latos was piling up scoreless innings and striking out batter after batter in the Midwest League, it was fair to ask how much of his success was based on a more savvy 21-year-old facing teenage hitters..."
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did you know...
the Nats top three hitters tonight are on a 4-for-47 roll?
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We great and they suck...
And in an alternate universe were the Borg collective is the Nationals’ corporate partner. We win ever day… Resistance is futile. Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.Resistance is futile.
by Berndaddy on Jul 24, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz alone is 9-for-59 thus far in July.
But on the bright side, he managed to draw one walk.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, in looking it up, all three have sucked it up in July
Harris, 5-for-25, .200
Guz, 9-for-59, .153
Zimm, 12-for-65, .185
Ahh, to be back in the halcyon days of May. At least we were a high-scoring worst team in baseball back then.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, LEAVE STAMMEN ALONE...
From New York Daily News writer Adam Rubin’s article entitled, “Mets hitting coach Howard Johnson says his sluggers ‘just not good enough’”:
“Nationals rookie Craig Stammen – yes, Craig Stammen – limited the Mets to one run and four hits in 7 1/3 innings in their 3-1 rubber-game loss Wednesday in Washington. One Met called Stammen among the least-impressive pitchers he had seen this season.”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, which Met loudmouth was that?
Coincidentally, the Gaslamp Ball guys are One of Us!!!
Catching up with the Padres, Gaslamp Ball
http://www.thenatsblog.com/2009-articles/july/catching-up-with-the-padres-gaslamp-ball.html
TNB: What do the Padres need to do to be successful this series against the Nationals?
GLB: They need to redefine success so that completing tasks like “ground into double play” and “leave men on base” count as successful events.
http://www.gaslampball.com/
CEO Moorad: “I don’t expect fans to show up and support us unless they understand our plan”
•Everybody is being evaluated and needs to be accountable.
•He’d be disappointed if they didn’t sign Donovan Tate. The good news is that if they don’t sign him they get picks.
Tragically, Moorad=Kasten
"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 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cheer up, DC Faithful...... these Padres are really terrible......
Kinda like an injured, bad version of the injured Mets…… or a roster of Kearns, take your pick….
"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 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Know what they also are? Over .300.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win/Loss records are over-ra.........okay...... bu..but they play in the NL West!!!!
"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 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which has categorically better teams than the NL East.
Freaking numbers.
On the plus side, even if the Nats sweep it’s not like they’re in danger of not getting the top two picks next year.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(uhhh...... top *two* picks?).......
(don’t let chigliak see 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 24, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand by my statement until proven wrong.
New negotiating tactic: Strasburg is going to have an even harder time signing next year after he goes third.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has any Boras client signed?.... The Crowman, either?
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 24, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stand til the 17th...the Nationals know how important it is, the RZO said so...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you trust what Rizzo says?
I mean, he’s going to say it “screw it, kid’s too expensive”, is he?
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Young Tony Gwynn vs Mock to start 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Settin' up the double play............ sigh....
"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 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wild pitch......... dammit, Mock....
"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 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mick throws wild to first on a bunt attempt too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E: 91 - Garrett Mock throws high on a sac attempt
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Caitlin wants to leave already.......
"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 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even the Padres are making DC look bad...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But they were supposed to "...roll over for anybody. They completely gave up about a month 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 24, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you talking aboot 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 24, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no… ’sposed to be ’bout the other team….
"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 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bench Ryan Zimmerman
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?playerId=6389
.488 OPS in the month of July. This is beyond abysmal. When will the problems with him be addressed?
by chem on Jul 24, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Check the Rumor Mill post...
Dave at Nats News Network is on it…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And replace him with who?
While you’re at it, tell me who else on the team can OPS .800 at the hot corner with a glove worth close to 2 wins a year.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belliard? Willie Harris? Can Chris Marrero move back to third?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can any of them do what Zimmerman's doing?
I thought Marrero’s problem was with his glove. (And no, you can’t add Belliard’s and Harris’s OPS together to get to .800.)
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were all supposed to be bad ideas...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that would have been clearer if included Aaron Boone, but I felt bad about the heart...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I completely missed the sarcasm.
Guess you got my point, then. :)
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nationals are butchering this beautiful game.
Please, Jim, turn it around. This is so hard to watch.
by John Quinn on Jul 24, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really want Mock to be good...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
His control’s gone to crap when he hits the bigs, though. It might be nerves. (And he has an unsustainably crappy 53% strand rate; by comparison, league average is around 70%.) Honestly, at this point there’s no reason not to give him the rest of the season in the rotation.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing the, "You're a reliever" "You're the closer", "We want you to start"...routine may have messed Mock up a bit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Possibly. I don't think it helped, at least.
His minor league numbers have remained solid – really, the kid doesn’t have much to learn at AAA from this staff at this point. Time to sink or swim …. and since the rest of the team is sinking, give him a shot.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I didn't realize Martin and Mock were the same age.
I …don’t know what that means.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TAWH, GUZ and ZIM against (Lay-tose)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man you guys team must suck if we scored 2 runs
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jul 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to NatsTown!
Try not to trip over the aluminum cans, they’re all we have.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have cans?....... Cans?.......cool!
"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 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a battle to see who sucks the most...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You won the suckfest last season to take the Stras prize
Fire Bud Black!
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jul 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally going to sign...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone get that Harper kid a tutor, #1's coming next year too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GUZMAN DOESN'T LIKE YOU!!!! TALK S ABOUT GUZMAN AND HE GOES TO DEEP 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cristian takes it personal....
"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 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do not doubt the GUZ!!!
"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 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel compelled to note that AB only went 2 pitches.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't want to wait to make his statement......
"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 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUNN!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's cool, he'll make up for it by striking out later.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NL trade value evaporating......
"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 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I GUESS we could take that Porcello kid...(laughs)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too much potential.
We’ll take Dontrelle Willis back because he’s proven.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he'd like 1st place Detroit.......
"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 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I'm so glad Dunn is in the field.
I’m so pissed the camera didn’t get that fail, though. Looks like he just missed it.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
40/100...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
On the list of transgressions that wasn’t too bad …. but that was their catcher on third base after his hit.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mebbe he was trying to overshadow the pop-out.....
"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 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
errors on the season
ryan zimmerman:13
Adam Dunn:11
in case you were wondering
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn up to 12 now, catching up, NJ's total is up there too...it's contagious...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't make errors on balls you don't get to
UZR for the season:
Ryan Zimmerman: +10.5
Adam Dunn: -20.3
(In other words, +3 wins.)
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the more i look at uzr, the more unreliable it seems
there’s no way zimmerman has been plus anything defensivvely this year
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can go dig up RZR and plus/minus if need be.
My main point is that Zimmerman is such a better fielder than Dunn that using errors as a comparison doesn’t even begin to actually describe the discrepancy.
Actually, my main point is that everyone’s gotten complacent about how good Zimmerman actually is.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets not forget
the 2 balls dunn has saved for him at first… he should be worse, statistically
zimmerman is a decent fielder who cant hit, I dont get the love affair
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How on earth are you defining can't hit?
With a career average of .282, OBP around .340, and a career OPS of around .800, what on earth does he need to be hitting to qualify as not being able to hit?
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a career ops that just cracks 800
is really bad too
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you really think a career 800 OPS is good?
anything below 800 is god awful
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so baffled at this line of thought that I can't even begin to describe.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so a 790 is
a decent ops? you really think that?
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering the aggregate league average OPS for the AL is .762 and the NL is .734, I feel pretty safe on this limb.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
and do you know why? because the average major leaguer isnt very good… 734? thats god awful
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was giving you that .762 because it doesn't take the pitcher into account.
That’s a fair discussion. And no, .734 isn’t great. But if you’re +50 OPS from that you’re about 1 standard deviation above average if I’m doing my math correctly.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although I'm curious to see what you'd call a quality OPS at this point.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you cant go by what the league average is
because they are factoring in everyday players like david ecstein and jeff mathis
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So there are 50 good hitters in MLB this season, then?
I mean …if you really believe that, then go you. But I’m going a bit out on a limb and saying that generally teams have better than 1.67 good hitters a team.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
have you seen some of these teams lately
id say thats about right, actually
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
50 good hitters seems about right, yea
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you're defining good as 2 standard deviations above the norm, you may need to adjust your expectations.
I’d call those guys exceptional.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no its just that
there are a lot of mediocore hitters in mlb right now…. those numbers are bottom heavy
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you cant always look to the average
to define good and bad…. it depends on the talent pool… if the average player is not very good then you will have players who are relatively above average…. that dosen’t mean they are good players
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know that look the Aflac duck gets in the Yogi Berra commercial?
I have that look on my face right now.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what i just said
really dosent make any sense?
the bad players outnumber the good ones… it weighs the average down
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This entire argument has been a walk through Where the Wild Things Are.
That particular line wasn’t really a stretch, but this has strayed so far from the “Adam Dunn is a better player than Ryan Zimmerman” argument you were trying to put forth earlier that it’s not even worth continuing at this point.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well it became that argument
when you tried to tell me a guy with an 800 OPS is having a good season
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look, if you think Zimmerman's having a bad year that's your perogative at this point.
I contend he’s one of the better third basemen in the game. If you’d like to think otherwise go for it. I’m done with this.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus/minus would be my gospel
i dont trust the uzr… its very new and i fear not perfected…
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And somehow, I think plus/minus is struck behind the Prospectus wall...
Doghouse may be able to answer that better than I can, thou.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Vernon Wells is worse in the OF.
And just for good measure, Dunn has the 4th-worst arm in the bigs, too.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont deny that
but you have
Great Hitter
Awful Fielder
vs bad hitter
decent/below average fielder
who would you rather have?
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmerman's a bad hitter?
Maybe right now he is. But a OPS of .805 is good (and if you’re into this kind of thing, his wOBA is .345 and right around league-average).
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E: 92 - Adam Dunn misplays a grounder in the corner into a triple...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"You Know You're a Nats Fan..." T-shirt giveaway.
These jokes write themselves, right?
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YouKnowYou'reANat'sFanWhen...
You Look Up and See the Basement…???
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
"It's not your shot, Bagger."
You know you’re a Nats fan when you spend time trying to pinpoint the starting date of 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 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...when you celebate when the team gets over .300.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...When you're excited about a youtube sensation high school catcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson's posse is on Broadway...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trademark single to center for Nick Johnson...NJ™
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TNJ
Do it now!!!
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 days...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point
I’m wondering what value they’d get for him.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greeting from Nats Park
It’s balmy tonight. Almost tropical.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you in the press box 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 24, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Using my seats so I can drink.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wifi in the stands? That's why I was wondering?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On my phone
Mobile posting. I think this Internet thing is really taking off
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al Gore's the best...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman says, "Hi"........
"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 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson with a leadoff single, Hammer K's on hit and run, and Bard K's on check swing...Cy Latos through 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way, running into outs is bad baseball
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be E:93 on Hammer's hit-and-run-miss...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Saw...
Guz’s shot…got all top hand on that one and smacked-that-pitch-up…!!!
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
is Andy Hernandez still on this team?
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess they're "getting a look" at him as a bench player...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6th OFer at last report......
"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 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just ignored that one...don't want to be angry all day...
He has the skillset for it tho-ugh…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe...
He looks better in practice…???
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jul 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Practice? We're talking about Practice? PRACTICE?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock's got two down in the third, now battling Kouzmanoff...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pop fly to left, Dunn's got it, Mock through scoreless 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 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
41 pitches...... ERA under 7 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 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's good to have goals.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be back later. Have fun kids.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Jul 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Later, 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 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TAWH K's staring at a fastball outside for a called strike three, he politely disagrees...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three Mendozas up for the Friars......
"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 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E: 93...Josh Bard drops a pop-up near the plate...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now I know what the Mets felt like last week...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd Mendoza hits first homer off a RHP......
"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 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riggleman's about to get tossed...
“Knock it off, Jim. Any more and you’re done,” the Ump yells.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Acta would have just stared daggers at him, what an improvement...(sigh)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the Riggler upset about?
"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 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The strike zone. For once, I don't blame him.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the pitchtracker didn't show anything obvious...
"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 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRISTIAN GUZMAN DOESN'T LIKE YOU!!! Singles through second for a leadoff single!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(Don't do it, Zim!)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmer-MANN!!! pushes a single to 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
- 1 N...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still don't like your hitting approach, Guz.
Feel the hate.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He won't change for any of us....... taught Lasto, 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 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him, he sucks anyway. No need to.
Bat the loser eighth. (Hey, if it’s working, I have no problem heaping steaming portions of hate. Keeps me active for college football season.)
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh....
"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 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff Guz singles on one 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 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GET'R'DUNN!! Someone yells in the crowd...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearns'd 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 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make us an offer, Detroit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tickets for four and accomodations for Hell Night?
"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 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw in a bootleg Eminem CD and a Michael Moore doc...and we have a deal?
Should I have made “Motown” jokes?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw in some jobs*
(sorry. okay, not really)
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, Motown hasn't been for a long time...
"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 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson's Discering Eye™ has never been injured...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
An eye injury would actually fit in his medical history..."Freak Injury" 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can see the DL report now. Johnson, N. (Sprained Retina)
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DNTNJ!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he actually injures in an eye, I will regret starting this...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he injures his eye
this team should leave DC
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he actually injures an eye, he should've been traded earlier*
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
we need to get him some goggles just in case
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, no more Clippard sport goggles please...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
N. Johnson(blinded by real acid)
Real.. Acid?
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nick johnson with one good eye
would still have a better obp than christian guzman
yea, i said it
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guzman's inability to walk eliminates him from this sort of contest from the start...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CS and pickoff in the same inning?
Be still, my heart.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow....... even the Nats haven't done 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 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera walks with two down and get MOCK'd on a pickoff throw to end the inning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to MASN the Nationals have actually seen the same sports psychologist Smoltz used to see...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As a team?
25 guys in at once probably didn’t resolve anything.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Said he was available to team...the guy did make a HUGE difference for SMOLTZ...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
over under
on how long before said psychologist jumps out a 5- story window?
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
100th error...he considers himself a failure...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait. We're still under 100 errors?
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 under, but yes...by next week...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock gets a visit from McChatty...
This McChatty is brought to you by Federal Baseball.com.
Federal Baseball.com, Where Nicknames Make Losing Fun…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No dive, Dunn?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, one down, Luis Rodriguez about to hit 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 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or not, two-run single to right, 5-1 Padres...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone tell Dibble that the Golden Sombrero is four strikeouts?
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh, someone did, they corrected him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I was Mocked tonight...
5 runs for the Padres?
Now, I still have a soft spot for the Padres since I lived there for 8 years, but they’re not known as a high scoring team
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 24, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will they keep throwing Mock if he continues to struggle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or is it back to Syracuse...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the guys from Syracuse seem to get the serious yips once they come here.
Maybe they need to spend LOTS of time with the sports psychologist.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably back to Syracuse.
I’ve already stated my piece to have him stay up, though.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll stay around too...if not just to let other arms rest...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and go to the bullpen?
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let him start.
Really, this team isn’t getting 120 losses and they’re not getting 63 wins. At this point, what’s the harm in letting him pitch every fifth day?
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It breaks him forever?
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 runs = Insurmountable lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
forget about a bat
bring a pitcher in…. an established one
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cy Latos is back for the sixth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Thrillie is gone...
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TAWH will not adjust his eye to conform to this Ump's strike box...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon ZIM!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Craig Kilborn pitching?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a local kid from Alexandria who is obviously
out to do well in front of his homies.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he had a 70% chance of winning before he threw his first pitch.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just sad, isn't it?
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm almost hit Abe Lincoln. Sweet shot.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! And check out the A0 bat toss...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was kind of a chump move, IMHO.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little disrespectful...especially against a kid who's dominating...but maybe this team needs some attitude...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ed, I hope you appreciate that I cleaned up "chump."
Heh.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, I'm not a big fan of that stuff...wonder what a veteran reliever has to say about it later...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking a little chin music and a solid plunking.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree. But he must be frustrated lately.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I need to defend his worth more often.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Dave from NNN harping on me all the time I'd be frustrated too...(laughs, sorry, 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 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it’s not too much trouble, is there a brief synopsis of the day’s trade talk without lazy Rozcoe having to read the other posts?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No...go read all the reports...
Giants, Detroit interested in Dunn, Johnson.
Chicago wants Beimel.
Nationals do nothing…
St. Louis no longer needs Hammer…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many Thanks.
Take a look at this…
Gimme a break!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, the rumors.
I only deal in facts.
Like the first two picks of next season. ::poooooooke::
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But they had an unnamed source???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"With knowledge of the situation..."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm spending half my night checking the box score to try to figure out who these Padres are...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E1 DAMMIT
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E: 94 - Jason Bergmann fields and throws high 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Six more till the psychologist jumps. So that's when, 3rd inning on Sunday?
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We might have the evil "Bad Bergmann" on the mound 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 24, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After A-Gon gets the intentionals, The Kouz doubles in Gwynn...6-2 Worldbeaters...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have I mentioned the intentional walk sucks?
Also, you’re down 3. What’s the freaking point?
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take my chances with a .249 hitter, no faith in Bergie..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that A-Gon isn't good, but just pitch to him, this loss won't cost DC the Wild Card...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Villone with the unintentional.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Luis "The Nationals-killer" Rodriguez is up with the bases juic...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 24, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7th inning stretch. back in 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 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What did Hammer 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 24, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
liner to cf
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alberto "Slumpy" Gonzalez pops out to the infield...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AK!! AK!!! AK!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearns earns a walk.
TAWH. Swing at anything close.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kearns does his new thing!! Walking without moving...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Willie make the Ump pay for his crazy zone...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew. Earned a free base.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie hit in the foot, for a second there I thought he was charging the mound...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have karate kicked the umpire before charging.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, never get tired of that video...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, who's ready for the top of the 8th?
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Burnett...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman, you suck.
You’ll swing at the first pitch and ground out.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOO!!! A line drive single 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 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tried
I’m sure he was disappointed to see it go foul, though.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 24, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tries his best to ground out on the first pitch and misses...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm.... And now the Guz
Had his best game since…. well… April so far. I’m expecting him to turn back into a pumpkin here.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chases three straight...who needs plate discipline, K swinging at 3 balls 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 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hack..... Hack..... Hack
Not sure any of those would have ended up being a called strike.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by bluelineswinger on Jul 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+$8,000,000
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
••••••!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guz: Why are they booing me?
Riggs: They’re not booing, they’re saying “Goooo-oooooz”
Guz: Excuse me, are you saying “boooo” or “goooo-ooooz”
Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Hans Moleman: I was saying Goooooo-ooooooooz"
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the MoleMan
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why would anyone
ever throw guzman a strike in a big spot…. there’s ansolutely no reason
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not surprisingly, he's swinging at more balls out of the zone than he ever has before.
Also not surprisingly, his contact rate on those same pitches is way down. I’d mention something about how both those numbers are worse than league average, but the average isn’t very good either. ;)
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can pick it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burnett ROCKS
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only he'd straighten his cap...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm's up. We'll see if he gets drilled.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon now, Bat Toss...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rangers RHP Vicente Padilla tests positive for swine flu.
Yikes
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Avoid pork...(misunderstands)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp and Dibble were repeating the points I was making earlier.
I’m …not sure how I feel about this.
by Graysnail on Jul 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zim angry with 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was he in mexico during the all star break
or something?
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY BALL!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate how MASN tries to spin stats
Ah, yes, Zimm is the key to our defensive prowess, and they were terrible when he was hurt last year.
Which is why, now that he’s healthy, we’ve already committed 94 errors on the season, with him leading the team.
And if I head Dibble’s “arm angle” schtick one more time…
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+ 1 on the schtick...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was tired of that 3 games ago...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Nick. Hit a grand slam.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is where the MTV Rock-n-Jock 5 run home run ball comes out, right?
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit the hovering hologram in center, +10 runs, +100 points...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're left handed and so is the pitcher
so i’m bringing up a right handed man to replace you. It’s called playing the percentages, its what smart managers do to win ballgames
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But skip, I've hit nine home runs today!
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes you should be very proud of yourself
now take a lap and hit the showers
( I love you guys)
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha wow
i wonder how it looks that espn steals mtv’s proogramming ideas
by martins on Jul 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they announce attendance yet?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not on Gameday 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 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm curious
I was wondering who thought making up 20,000 giveaway bags for tomorrow’s game was a good idea. Really? For a series in which the second worst team in the league tries to pick up games in the loss column for the top draft pick? 20,000?
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What will they do with 2,000 extra bags...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year, us season ticket holders got to scavenge the leftovers in the last homestand...
I think they’ll become this year’s Nats umbrellas.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which, I might add, broke the first time I tried to use one of them.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, just like a new Nationals' reliever...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice effort by the Donkey...and the ball girl hauled butt outta the way.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
learned from the Cubs series...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer, Bard and Slumpy for the rally.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's gonna happen... we got this
by natsfaithful on Jul 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 outs to get 4 runs...
Hammer grounds to short, 2 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 Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um...
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I desperately want to see a hit, just so I can laugh ruefully at who we have to send up as a pinch hitter
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No such luck...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bard pops out...1 out...blah, blah...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch, "40 under .500" does not sound good at all...
by natsfaithful on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez, we suck.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here you go...
Tonight’s theme:
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSF of the Padres not strong enough to outdo DC's suckage...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would have thunk it?
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Team Suck Factor = ∞
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not willing to go there yet-- I'm fearful we can be worse.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More evaluating and auditioning,,,,,, and working out the slumpys......
AH has to get a start in LF to see what he can do, 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 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No wonder they're the owrst fielding team in baseball.
The lineup NEVER stays the same 2 games in a row. Nobody plays the position alike.
It’s a recipe for the epic suckage we’re witnessing.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
owrst = worst
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think owrst sums it up better.......
Someone mentioned it’s like volleyball…… or maybe rotating positions after every out might improve the play…… I forget….
"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 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
23,506 is tonight's paid attedance.
Lots of them disguised as empty seats.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those Empty Blue seats are enthusiastic though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Jul 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side, we gained a game on the #1 draft pick.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Study up, young Mr. Harper...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When does Lannan pitch again. Can he throw every day? Selfish!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhhh. I thought we weren't supposed to tempt Riggleman to overuse the pitchers?
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Zimmermann was pulled just to keep Riggles away...
(I didn’t really hear this)…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
J.D. Martin tomorrow...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JD, please be better.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just great to see the kids brought up to see what they can do...
It’s the Future before our very eyes……..
"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 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we'll put up some runs and raise our record to 39 games below .500
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't we already do that against the Mets?
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're back in the 40 below situation.
Team goal…don’t go 45 below by next weekend.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad that it's come to this-- two years in a row I started the season saying, "we've gotta be better than last year." I've gotta stop saying that.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked 76 wins this year on the home newsgroup.....
What was I thinking……..
"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 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are the baby raccoons crying, yet?
This was a B-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a—a-d game.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to unsee the baseball I saw tonight.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Baseball" is a strong word for it.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree. Let's think a new word for what the Nats play.
They get the “participant” ribbon
Not even “honorable mention”
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nightly Goat Award?
Barnyard 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 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorta ball?
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loser Ball? Too obvious?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Suck Ball is the one I prefer...
because it’s so apt.
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Artificial baseball-like cheese food product?
"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 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it. Velveeta.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naming rights!!!!
"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 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, just like the Nats, it's got 3 Es.
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Velveeta-Triple E Ball
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perfect. Somebody let Ed know.
It looks like baseball/cheese, but it’s just not.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on out tonight to Velveeta Park on the Anacostia for some ....
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Real Cheeseball…..
"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 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere Down the Cheesy River
Robby Robertson.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Up on Cheesy Creek....
A drunkard’s dream if I ever did see one
"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 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats have sprung a leak and need mending.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These jokes are...uh...cheesy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 25, 2009 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+3 recs....
"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 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Croquet? Lots of balls through the wickets...
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lawn bowling...
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Midge surfing?
The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castaneda
by MissB on Jul 24, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many 4 error games is this 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 24, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington committed four errors for the third time this 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 24, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They went huntin' bugs around the 5th inning.... they *may* have given up on 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 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They used to catch little crawfish in the creek near my house. Cute little masked fellas.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Jul 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, nature....... real mama raccoon grabbed the cat food sack last night and almost made off with 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 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punchin' out before i punch computer in frustraton...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fun Fact....if true....
“Nationals LF Adam Dunn committed an error for the second consecutive game. Before Thursday, he had made only eight errors in 1,093 career games in the outfield. … "
(of course, in 1000 games he never made an effort to get to a ball to make an error…)
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 24, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not quite...
I count 67 according to these stats.
http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/individual_stats_player.jsp?c_id=was&playerID=276055
by vanatsfan on Jul 24, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew it couldn't be right, but it was funny....... that AP hack.... 8 errors this year in the OF...
"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 25, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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