GameThread: San Diego Padres At Washington Nationals - Game 98 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 12:15 PM EDT
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San Diego Padres
@ Washington Nationals
Sunday, Jul 26, 2009, 1:35 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Chad Gaudin vs John "Cool Hand" Lannan
Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Are We Sure Clippard Can't Pitch Again?
• Will "Cool Hand" Handle It?
• Will Nick Johnson Still Be A National At This Time Next Week?
• Can Zimmerman Hit Homers In 3-Straight?
• Do You Think Riggleman Yelled At Everyone After The Game Just Cause It Worked Friday Night?
DC Starting Lineup...(Courtesy of Washington Post writer Chico Harlan).
- TAWH - CF
- Nick "Two-Spot" Johnson - 1B
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Slam - LF
- The Hammer - RF
- The Bard - C
- Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - SS
- Anderson "Oh Now He Plays" Hernandez - 2B
- John "Cool Hand" Lannan - Eating 40 Eggs.
LINKS:
Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...(And We'll Hand Out The Award For Worst Goatee Ever...)
John "Cool Hand" Lannan
#31 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-4
225
L
L
Sep 27, 1984
'09 Stats - (7-7, 3.38 ERA), 20 GS, 127.2 IP, 131 H, 55 R, 48 ER, 13 HR, 40 BB, 53 K's, , 1.34 WHIP, ERA+ = 127, 2.8 BB/9, 4.7 K/9, 1.33 K/BB, .271 BAA.
vs SD - (0-1, 2.08 ERA), 2 GS, 13.0 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 3 ER, 2 HR, 6 BB, 10 K's, 1.15 WHIP, .191 BAA.
Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 11th Round pick, 324th overall in 2005.
Chad Gaudin
#49 / Pitcher / San Diego Padres
5-10
190
R
R
Mar 24, 1983
'09 Stats - (4-9, 4.82 ERA), 17 G, 16 GS, 93.1 IP, 85 H, 55 R, 50 ER, 6 HR, 50 BB, 96 K's, 1.45 WHIP, ERA+ = 78, 4.8 BB/9, 9.3 K/9, 1.92 K/BB, .242 BAA.
vs DC - (0-0, 27.00 ERA), 2.0 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 3 K's, 4.00 WHIP, .500 BAA.
Origin Story - Tampa Bay Devil Rays' 34th Round pick, 1,009th overall in 2001 Draft. 12/12/04 - Traded by Tampa To Toronto For C Kevin Cash. 12/2/05 - Traded by the Blue Jays to the Oakland A's for OF Dustin Majewski - 7/8/08 -Traded by the Athletics to the Chicago Cubs with RHP Rick Harden for RHP Josh Donaldson, RHP Sean Gallagher, OF Matt Murton, IF/OF Eric Patterson.
More On The Matchup...
Chad Gaudin's (0-4) in July after winning his last two starts in June. The 26-year-old right-hander out of New Orleans, Louisiana has allowed 23 hits and 14 runs, 11 earned, in his last 22.2 IP. John "Cool Hand" Lannan's (2-2) in 4 July outings, but he's coming off his first career complete game shutout, having held the New York's (B-)Mets to just 7 hits in a 4-0 Nationals' win earlier in this homestand. A win will put Lannan back up a game over .500, and make him (6-2) since June.
The Homestand...
If you guessed 3 or possibly 4 out of 11 for the Nationals' record on the homestand, depending upon today's outcome you were right. The Nationals are 3 and 7 so far with one game left at home before they head out on a 6-game road trip to Milwaukee and Pittsburgh that will keep them away from Nationals Park until August 4th when they welcome the Florida Marlins to DC. Make sure you let all the Nationals know they're appreciated, this may be your last chance to do so in some cases...How about a standing "O" for Nick Johnson just in case. A round of applause for Josh Willingham for the work he's done? TAWH? Will he be amazing someone else soon? And what about Dunn? Can DC dare to trade the big bopper after a little over a half-a-season in DC?
STRASBURG FILES...
Add this to the list of articles that are beginning to focus in on what could be a franchise breaking or making struggle to get the Washington Nationals' #1 overall picked locked up by the August 17th deadline. Boston.com writer Nick Carfado writes this morning, in an article entitled, "Different varieties in Apple":
"The Nationals continue on their journey to nowhere, which has been chronicled well. What they are now being scrutinized for is whether they can sign San Diego State pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg. While there’s some uneasiness that the sides haven’t held substantive talks, these deals can come together quickly."
It's only going to get worse as the deadline approaches, so prepare yourselves...
For A Padres Fan's Perspective, Check Out The SB Nation's San Diego Padres Blog:
Check The NatCast If You're Heading To Nationals Park.
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Nothing on radar.......
Chance of Rain 50%
A sticky, but thanks to mostly cloudy skies, not an unbearably hot day at the ballpark. After last night’s rain delay of more than three hours, we could see thunderstorms try to disrupt play again today.
"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
John, checking in.
Hey cat daddy. What are our chances today?
I’d be a bit surprised if we lost. And that’s the first time I’ve ever said that.
I predict a series win, and it's not just because I think they'll win any day...
‘Cept that Randy Johnson start…I knew they’d lose that, facilitators of history that the Nationals 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
any day=every day...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's hoping Willie Harris has a great game........
"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 26, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
great game = showcase???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, just play well so he can be happy, 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 26, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Forever unsure about chances......I wish Riggles had played Morgan on Friday and given him a day off and benched Guz yesterday
We would be looking at a sweep today…….
"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 26, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Good chat with Burnett on MASN before the game.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
I've got the lucky Montreal Royals cap on, DC assured a win...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions
Does that mean I need to don the Expos cap?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I found my old "Denny" Martinez baseball card. That's gotta be lucky.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Get them out, this could be the last week with an Expo on board...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Your loyalty is like a light switch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Double play coming up from Will "Double Play" Venable...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
I hope Nick paid attention on what to do if the guy runs when he's picked off.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Lannan...fly ball machine in the first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
Dammit, John, find an archetype and stick to it!
I don’t care if you’re confusing the batters, how am I supposed to do stats?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
I prefer my heroes one-dimensional...
Dunn hits home runs.
Zim keeps his glove down.
Nick Johnson gets hurt a lot…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWWH is the leadoff baserunner!
"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
TAWH passes leadoff audition, Morgan will now bat second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
Guz back to the 8-hole?
"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
Willie Harris thrown out, Nyjer Morgan retains leadoff spot for now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently they're the same guy
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz will not swing from the 8-hole......
"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 26, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
"Guz will not swing"... I don't understand what that phrase means...
"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
There was that one PH(?) AB where he didn't swing and got his monthly walk.....
Before the yelling when he was a little moody…. Kinda like Manny R. before the trade..bat on shoulder, not gonna swing…
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 26, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
minus the talent
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So you're saying there's upside?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
We can look forward to a double-digit walk total!
"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
How much longer is he under contract for?
Or do you mean just this year?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Gaudin's beard? Um. Maybe that sort of beard is normal out in California.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Was normal when Lincoln was President...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If he breaks out in the cotton-eyed Joe dance....
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Please tell me that wasn't a missed signal...
Willie CS… Missed H&R?
"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
Nick check chickened out of the hit and 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Was Willie looking back as he ran?........... That's the tipoff....
"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 26, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Willie Harris does not look 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He did look toward home...
"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
I wonder what's the Riggler success/fail rate on the hit and run?
"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 26, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Success on the ones he called...
…or success on the ones the players have actually tried to execute?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Good point..... missed signal ratio needs to be factored in......
Was that a sign or is Listach just itchy????
"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 26, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
HEADLINE: Unwashed jock causes miscommunication...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa.......please........
Our sound engineer used to get these signals from Kenny Loggins during the show, and he always wondered if he was supposed to bunt or steal second….
"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 26, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Tori Amos didn't give any bunt signs last night..
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
The signals she sends out to her crowd are confusing...
At least to the guys…. The long dress kept it to a minimum this 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 26, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
My worries exactly....... the mention of missed signals, but no details of who missed what.....
and no benching to give a hint………
"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 26, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
TAF™ through 1 is 1.3
That’s right, so far more awesome than suck.
"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
I know it’s still a work in progress, but can you give us any indication of how these stats are calculated? Perhaps we can help refine…
It's basically like this...
…a counting stat: add up the good stuff, subtract all the bad stuff. A ratio stat is more appealing to my math side (good divided by bad, or vice-versa), but I think the straight adding-up of good and bad more closely mimics the “fan pain” aspect I’m trying to measure. The whole thing gets scaled by the ratio of the teams’ Win% (meaning TSF is higher against bad teams, but lower against good teams—it reverses for TAF, making it lower against bad teams and higher against good teams).
“Good things”
Own team: Walks, Runs, SB, HR, DP, PickOffs
Other team: Ks, CS, (RISP hits) – (RISP outs), Team LOB
“Bad things”
Own Team: CS, Team LOB, (RISP outs) – (RISP hits), Ks, Errors, PB, WP, GDPs,
Other team: Runs, Unearned Runs, Walks, HRs, PickOffs, SB
"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
I picture a chalkboard in a dusty room with papers strewn everyone, the tables, the floor...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
everyone = everywhere, i just missed an out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Does TAWH's 10-pitch walk have it more A than S...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm... maybe a factor for pitches/PA?
I loves me some patient hitters.
"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
But the CS more than cancels out the BB
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Yeah, so far I haven't tried to weight events...
…stat wise I think CS = BB—it basically turns the lack-of-out into an out. Although as a fan, I think I’m more annoyed by the CS than I am pleased by the BB.
For instance, I’m up to TAF™ of 7.8 after 2 innings. I’m not feelling that the awesome is that high. I think I’m weighting opposing RISP performance too highly.
"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
Any way to incorporate leverage into the stats?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I've been toying with how to do that...
…in fact, I’ve been thinking about going to a straight WPA-based counting stat, but I have to figure a way to do it without just adding up to +1 or 0…
"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
Adjusting the magnitude of events should help.
The only obvious oversight I see in the stat right now is that leaving the bases loaded with two outs sucks equally in both cases, although it really doesn’t matter too much when the score is out of hand in either direction. I was just thinking weighting each event by multiplying the effect of the event by the LI score of the event.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a BIG DONKEY at the plate...Gaudin is in trouble...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
Adam Dunn grounds into the percentages...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
Update on Drew Storen:
“Finally, 10th overall pick in the first round, ”http://masnsports.com/2009/07/storen-continues-to-dominate.html" >Drew Storen continues to dominate the minors.
In 13 combined appearances with Single-A Potomac and Single-A Hagerstown, Drew Storen has 31 strikeouts and no walks in 18 innings.
Storen has fanned 20 and allowed just one hit over 10 scoreless innings in his last seven games between Potomac and Hagerstown.
Prior to joining Potomac on July 19, the Stanford product struck out 26 and did not walk a batter in 14 2/3 innings, 11 games, with Hagerstown."
Amber is not on the MASN broadcast in Boston.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
I've got the SD feed..I miss Deb...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
None...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
At Nats Park...
Hope everyone wore their Sunday best! Sony is filming for an upcoming feature film today!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
They're filming a tragedy
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
The Saga of the Unsigned #1 Draft Pick
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Lerner Memorial ASG, 2012....
Selig points at head….
"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 26, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Gammons got the year wrong?
"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 26, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's a movie about a freaking relief pitcher on the Nationals...
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Yes, starring Owen Wilson, they filmed a while back too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
And Drew Barrymore! Then were soliciting extras from season ticket holders.
Couldn’t get off work to audition…
"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
A baseball-themed film with Drew Barrymore...that's original...
Someday my screenplay about a Teddy-Ruxpin-like talking-Samurai Teddy-Bear will get made…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Elvis was alive all along, hidden on bench...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions
C'mon AH......... show Riggler how wrong he is.....
"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
utility inventory....
"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 26, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
LANNAN SINGLES TO LEFT!!! He does it all...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
Willie Harris wants to homer?
"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 26, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Today is anniversary of John Lannan's debut...where he hit Utley and Howard and got 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
Is that right? It was on SD tv?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
John Lannan: American Hero
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
+2........... a little up and in.......heh, 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 26, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
They were ruining Lannan's debut and deserved it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Close.
They were ruining Lannan’s debut Phillies and deserved it…
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll accept the edit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn't actually throwing at either of them, though.
The home plate umpire had an itchy trigger finger, but both the beanings were nerves.
I remember going to a game he was pitching at against the Phillies a few weeks later and starting a “Where’s Chase Utley?” chant.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
"Two-Spot" with two on, one out in the third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions
Zim punched out looking, outside corner this time, got him inside first, next one, right down the middle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnson flies out and it's time for a Zim Dinger...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Kyle Blanks is just HUGE...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
Lannan around 40 thru 4
Are you guys thinking what I’m thinking
also: Ross Detwiler looked really good last night. He struck out 5. He was really mixing from about 73-93. Bad start but he got thru 7 innings with only 2 runs.
To try to TAKE OVER THE WORLD?!
No. I have no idea what you’re talking about. AND NEITHER DO YOU, YOU DIRTY JINXER!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Well, I wouldn't want you to jinx your lunch...
"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
Smoltz getting BOOOed by the Fenway folks. Down 4-0 early.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
No respect...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The Nats have broken his spirit.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
ZIM(N)!!! THE LEGEND KILLER!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
TSF™ of 0.8 after 3...
The RISP failure burns!! (And I had the K-totals reversed in the earlier counts…)
"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
RALLY INNING...starts with the leadoff DONKEY...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
...starts with the Hammer...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
...starts with the 5th....
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
6th?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Rally innings are only even numbered?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Sad...
First baseman Dmitri Young, who has been rehabbing with Double-A Harrisburg, tore his left quad on July 19th and is out for the remainder of the season.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
BOOOOOOOO!!!! DY might be done...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Could he be a coach in the future? Thoughts?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
I wouldn't be surprised.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
TSF™ up to 1.54
There may have to be some bonus awesomeness whenever Lannan pitches because, well, he’s awesome.
"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
For...
..was that THREE PITCHES?? There is definitely not enough awesome being counted for Lannan. Mrs. D is beside herself with the awesomeness on display there.
"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
(whispers)..."ACE"....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
4...Lannan with the four-pitch fifth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
"The Nose rulez!!" sez Mrs. Doghouse.
“I need to online-shop,” she adds as she grabs her laptop, wanting to combine all possible good experiences in one big package of awesome.
"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
im always a little scared of a guy who pitches to contact
with this defense behind him… so far so good
TEDDY WINS!!! TEDDY WINS!!! UH, he was on a motorcycle and was disqualified...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
TEDDY!!
"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
Now for the Willie Harris walk and the inevitable let-down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, early let-down this time...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
My future predicting abilities have disappeared...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
2-OUR SINGLE FOR...COOL HANDS!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
"ARE YOU SERIOUS?!" yells Mrs D?
“Everyone else should be ashamed they can’t get a hit!” she adds.
"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
This game I do not get as mad when the Natinals to dont score because
now we can watch a professional go to work
He said, "Natinals"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
See, it's like "Nationals," with no 'O'.
And the ‘O’ is for “offense.” So, like, when they’re not scoring (that is, no “O” or “offense”), they’re the “Natinals,” instead of the “Nationals.” It’s a kind of math humor: Nationals – Offense = Natinals.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
And there's no D in Nationals, either.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yet, but there's never been a D in... oh, right...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Who says that....(lowers eyes)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
TSF™ up to 2.3
Am I not weighting defense enough? Maybe. Of course, as a fan, I don’t appreciate defense.
"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
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem is it's all judgment calls, and it's not like we have auto-updating UZR or plus-minus numbers
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm, maybe I should count the number of times Mrs D swears and subtract the number of times she cheers...
"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
I mean, I have no problem with the judgment call thing, but you have to be watching and/or scoring the game.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
baseball has become
too subjective in my opinion… thats why I like runs saved. Things either happen or they don’t.
Plus the judgement calls kind of defeat the purpose...
…of trying to create an “objective” measure of “that game sucked.”
"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
But there's no objective measure of bad defense - other than errors, which I'm not a fan of using on their own - that updates during a game.
I suspect adding D would help (right now, there’s no way to really measure something like “Dunn has the range of a Weeble in the OF”), but I just don’t know how.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the "playing an out into a double without an actual error" thing...
…that’s definitely a “that sucks” moment for a fan, but it’s not easy to measure without either counting up the times you yell “YOU SUCK DUNN!” or trying to compare UZR game-over-game.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
That's why we have misplays
in the runs saved metric… it is objective.
Each outcome on the basepath generates a probability that will score runs. For example a man on first and no out leads to .900 runs… or a little less than 1 run. Now, lets say Dunn misplays a ball that allows runners to get to 2nd and 3rd with no one out… that situation is worth 2.006 runs.
So you take the situation we have (2.006)
subtract it from the situation we had(.900)
and thats how many runs adam dunn cost the team on that play
2.006-.900=1.106 runs on that play
Oh, using expected runs as a metric works well.
That – coupled with the LI thing – would help a ton.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, i find it works really well
makes the most sense, perfectly logical and reasonable, I think its the best tool we have for measuring defense
I think where we're getting hung up is where to determine if Dunn / someone misplayed a ball, though.
At least a way that’s not subjective. For example, that Willingham play was tough, but I’m not sure that I’d count it against him.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
well you have to
because he let the ball get behind him… which led to runners advance.
Totally objective.
The ball got behind him, runners moved up… more runs expected.
But was it above-and-beyond a bad play?
That’s the distinction I was trying to draw.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
from this perspective
i’m not sure that’s relevant. Don’t get me wrong, I totally get what you’re saying… you want to give him a break for degree of difficulty
but the bottom line is, his actions led to something that was detremental to the team….
tough, but fair I think
Yeah, but TSF™ isn't a "fair" measure.
It’s a “drunk guy yelling in the stands” measure.
"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
Maybe a faster outfield cuts it off or even catches it...
…but on the replay, it was just beyond his outstretched glove, even laid-out. That ball was going to the wall no matter what he did.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
That's kind of my thought.
I don’t think that was “in his zone”, as it were. As such, it sucks but it doesn’t suck more than it would’ve otherwise.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
thats defenetly possible
but need to strictly adhere to the objective standards… if he dosent dive and miss it, he gets to the ball quciker, saves the run expectancy
I think it bounces off the wall whether or not he dives for it.
And I think since we’re at five or six comments on this, the play qualifies as subjective. :)
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
could be
but we have to judge it as we would anyother play of that magnatitude, cant worry about what may have happened.. only what did happen
ha, its defenetly tough to divorce yourself from possibility but I think its better for the game if we do
That's the "suck" part that's hard to de-convolve from the objective measure.
In the opposed case, the “suck” comes from the balance of the opposing team being skillfull/lucky and our team being bad. Someone getting a legit gapper vs. a “Dunn double” makes all the difference in the fan perception of suckitude.
"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
"Cool Hand" back on the hill...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
john lannon
en route to a 90 pitch complete game
Ridiculous stat: John just went to a 2-ball count for the first time today...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
It's still not gonna get them a web gem...
"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
You can tell they practice..."Watch this Hammer... Toepick!"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
"Cutting Edge"?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
"You've Been Served?"
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang it. Will one run be enough for Cy Gaudin?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Uh-oh, diving hammer misses a Kouzmanoff fly and Venable scores, 1-0 Friars...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOO!
"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
Lack of run support = BOOOOOOOOO!
"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
Nick, Zim and 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
NIck flies out, Zim WILL NOT K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, fly out.
Is it me, or is Gaudin’s strike zone the size of dump truck?
"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
Umpire likes beards more than eyebrows
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
DONKEY BALL!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
I might settle for a walk.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
You'll get a groundout and like it...
Sorry, I got a little of the Riggle in me and started yelling…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Last night's big win glow is fading in the Sunday sun...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
We need some RALLY TIME.
TSF™ is 3.1
"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
Uh...Doghouse?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
"Team Suck Factor"
It’s my constantly-changing effort to measure the level of torture in the Nationals fan experience. (When it’s good, it becomes the “Team Awesome Factor.”)
"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
1 pitch, 1 out. Lannan is economical...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
1 lousy run the only thing keeping Lannan from going above .500 again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
"Leave Lannan in!" demands Mrs. D, "He's the only one who's been getting on base!"
"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
Got to get to him, or he'll be 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He's only at 69 pitches. No sense getting rid of him yet.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
"Mr. Solo" as Bob calls him, heh
"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
14 homers......31 RBIs.....two more solos and nothing else and he's still on pace for history...
Homers x 2 > RBIs…..
"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 26, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
STOP! HAMMER TIME!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
STOP!! HAMMER TIME!!! DEEEEEP TO LEFT AND GONE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
See that Tigers!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know who wants Willingham anymore?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't seen Nats mentioned in trade talk for days.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Nothing new at least...RZO???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Nats are overpricing all available players.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Not buyers...unless they want to load up to avoid beating last year's loss total...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Texas Rangers want a RHB........
"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 26, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer ties 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
AH with a redeeming chance with one 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 26, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the DP is teh suxx0r, but Lannan stays in...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Riggles is right about that guy,,,,,,,,
"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 26, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to seize the day, Elvis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Practice?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn catches a gapper?
Mrs Doghouse is giggling.
"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
TSF™ is down to 2.3 after 7...
DINGERZ > GDP…
"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
Galloping Donkey gets to it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And MissB is happy.
Go Big Donkey!
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright
Get 'R 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Howdy Roscoe et al
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
Oh noes? A leadoff 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
one out walk...still oh noes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
WALK?!
Pull him!
"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
PUT VENABLE AWAY, COOL HAND!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Gaudin's zone was much bigger than Lannan's is right 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
Lannan getting that pissy look on his face won't help anything. OOH PICKOFF
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
SIT DOWN CABRERA!! PICKED OFF!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
PICK'D!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Well, that'll fix the TSF.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
PICKOFFS = MORE AWESOME!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
LANNAN GETS VENABLE TO CHASE!! 1-RUN AND THEN THE MAC!!! C'MON DC!!!
LET’S GO NATS GO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Lannan does it ALL!
"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
Morgan on for Lannan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He's teh Clozer?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
TSF™ down to 1.5...
PO + K > BB!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
He has to pull him. Must score now.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Career .100 hitter? You just have to pull him.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
81-ish, don't know if it updated...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, 81 through 8...
"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
Come on fellers. Get a run off the Padres pen.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Nyjer Morgan on to face Greg Gregorson...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The ump got money on this game?
That strike zone is ridonkulously biased.
"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
this is more of that
rediculous subjectivity… the strikezone is right in front of you… it has parameters… on the plate is a strike, off is a ball. Where does the interpretation part come in?
I am 100% in favor of electronic ball and strike calls. The technology is completely available now.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
I want a buzzer with lights that go off for strikes!! Big "UUUUUUUHHHH" for balls...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget the holographic bullseye in CF!
"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
+10 RUNS!!! +100 POINTS!! 3 EXTRA LIVES!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Scott Pilgrim 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
DONKEY POWERUP!!
"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
up up down down left right left right b a start
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, but THIS we can actually measure--
—get the pitch f/x data, plot it against a strike zone box, and see if it’s different for us and them. No, I don’t know how to do this offhand…
"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
yea i hear ya
I was just talking about the whole “every umpire has his own strikezone” nonsense
Oh, yeah, that's total nonsense.
It should be the same for vets and rookies, AL/NL, home and away, good teams and bad.
"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
I read up on pitch f/x yesterday...
They calibrate the players’ sizes in batting practice. Three cameras throughout the stadium 120 feet high. Incredible concept.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
TAWH! RALLY CAPS ON!
"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
TAWH lines a single to right in front of "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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
OHHHHHHHH, I LIKE.
It’s so muchnicer when the other team makes an error.
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
Thrillie!
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
OOPS, THRILLIE!
RALLY CAPS LOCK.
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
TWO SPOT!! KEEP THE RALLY GOING!!
"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
DROPPED DP SHOVEL!!
"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
Ahhh!!! THEY MADE THE ERROR THIS TIME!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
(whispers) "Don't give them a second chance, Zim!!"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
(Whispers) Don't do that other thing you do...
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
(whispers lower) GIDP
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
(ASL) quiet, you jinxer!!
"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
Ugh, golden sombrero for Zim...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
YAAAAAAAYYYYYYY! BIG DONKEY!!!!
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
DONKEY!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
get this bum off my team
im tired of him getting hits in big spots…
TAD
Hey, he didn't GIDP, did he?
I unjinxed the Nats!
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
With a single? Keep DONKEY!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't get cocky! ;)
Better make some pastries, just to be safe.
"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
Too hot for baking...
best I can do is sorbet at this point.
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
Ooh, I think the Jinx Gods like frozen treats even better!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
ZIM-MER-MAN! ZIM-MER-MAN!! ZIM-MER-MAN!!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
3rd BACKWARDS K!! SAY IT AIN'T SO ZIM!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'M CALLING DONKEY BALL!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
face of the franchise
indeed :(
dammit I want him to do well.
DONKEY DOES IT!! DONKEY DOES IT! WITH A SINGLE!!! 2-1 DC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
DINKERZ!!!
"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
"HECK NO!" he didn't try to do it...
I think he did!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn = Clutch.......... for once...
"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 26, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer does not improve his RISP stats........
There will be no trading…….
"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 26, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
for once?
the gamelog would like a word with you
Last night didn't count........ stat paddin'.......
"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 26, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Adrian Gonzalez to pinch hit in the 9th?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Already in game as defensive replacement...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Due up fourth...
Meaning he’ll never get up, of course…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
McDoody in for the 9th...
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
MAC DOO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That fastball just jumped down..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking Howdy Doody
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
MY PREDICTION
MACDOUGAL WILL SAVE THIS GAME BUT IN THE ATTEMPT THROW MORE PITCHES THAN LANNAN DID THRU 8
TSF™ needs some work...
…currently 3.9. All the LOB and RISP failures are outweighing the actual winning part.
"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
SWINGING K!! SIT DOWN HEADLEY!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ONE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there a "win/loss" variable?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Not yet...
It might be a flat bonus, or just rounding up to zero (a win can never suck).
"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
MACDOOOOODY LOOKED TOTALLY RELIEVED AFTER THAT HACK!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
THAT'S TWO!!
C’MON MACDOOOOOODY!!
"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
DOODLE! (clapclap!) DOODLE!! (Clapclap) Anderson "The Outfielder" Hernandez makes the catch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO !!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions
WOW. SUCK!!!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
OH, NO HE DIDN'T, DID HE?
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
MacDougal gets a McChatty...
This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com.
Federal Baseball.com: Where Closers Have Been “Making It Interesting” For Years…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
teh suxx0rest part is that Lannan isn't up for the win 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
Gee thanks Doodle...... BS...
"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 26, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Clarabelle and Buffalo are NOT HAPPY
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
Mr. Moose is coming over with a bat to take out Doodle with extreme hilarity...
Let the puppets sort it out… different show, I know….
"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 26, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
MCCHATTY TIME...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
the only thing that couldn't happen
happened…awesome
.191 hitter.......Wily Mo Blanks...
"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 26, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
VULTURE!!!
I’ll take the walk-off…Mike Adams is nasty though…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Bard, AG, and AH............ AH =Hero????
"And it's really tough to put your finger on what it is, uh specifically, it kind of like snowballs on us and we just don't execute at times..." -Rizzo
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 26, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Put on your glasses...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
AH = OF...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
HE HAD THE SWING, BUT NOT THE PITCH...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
LET'S GO BRIGITTE!
RALLY TIME!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
I wonder if Mr. Riggles calls him "Bardo" like Manny did...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
rigs didnt replace dunn defensively did he
we need him
Oh yeah......... playing for the defensive win....
"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 26, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Help us, A-Hands, you're our only hope...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions
NATSTOWN™ = ALDERAAN?
"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
Post-Uncle-Owen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, Alderaan's too composed to qualify as NatsTown.
It’s more like Hoth.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Hacking, sir.......
"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 26, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
FREE 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions
Coupled with the game last night, the kids have got to be tired.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
More like Velveeta time.
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
TSF™ = 3.9
I missed some opposing LOB/RISP failures last inning.
"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
Goat Probability Quotient?
"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 26, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
High, I fear.
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
Make up for it MacDougal...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone warming?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
And that's it for McDoooooody...
"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
Was hoping for a Lannan-like 10th from MacDougal, but no...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggler needed someone who could hit a single....... oh, 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 26, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Beimel starts Drew Macias 2-0...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Beimel gets it done....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
WALK-OFF COMING...NOW!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
NOW LET'S FINISH THIS UP RIGHT!
LET’S GO NATS GO!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
And Beimel's out of this inning..
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
NOTONLYRALLYCAPSLOCKBUTNOSPACESALSO
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
AAAAAH!!NOSPACESMAKESMYEYESBLEED!!!
"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
QUIET RIOT! WOO!
It feels like I’m watching hockey again!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
NYJER!!! LEADOFF BUNT SINGLE!!!!!
MOAR EXCLAMATION POINTZ!!!!!!!!!!
"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
NMIMH!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
NYJERMORGANISMYHERO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
MINEALSOGONYGERGO
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
NYJER MORGAN WILL BE ON SECOND 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
GET THAT PITCHER RATTTLED!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
HE'S GOT MORGAN ON THE 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
SAC BUNT FROM TAWH MOVES MORGAN TO SECOND!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
ITS ONLY FITTING ON RICKY'S HOF DAY
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
(Whispers) When did Ricky start looking so old?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
as fast as he is
it’s almost not even worth it to send him… he dosent even make it 70 pct of the time? that’s a lot of outs the guy runs into…
Sac bunt
Wow, this is beginning to look like baseball….
I normally don't like teh smal bal, but when you only need one... play for one...
"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
Win probability just took a dip at fangraphs......
"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 26, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
1st base / no outs has a slightly higher run state than 2nd base / 1 out.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly fellas
good job outta yous(too rob an expression from the mad dog)
Although I wonder what the distribution is?
Some of that comes from the chance to score >1 run. What you really want to compare are the odds of scoring more than zero runs—the higher-run-expectancy state might also have a higher chance of not getting any runs at all.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Oh, crap, did I just create more work for myself?
"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
Probably.
Even the guys in The Book basically said the sac bunt was a game theory thing half the time.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
the numbers
man on 1st no out= .900 runs expected
man on 2nd one out= .695 runs expected
And expectancy with Kearns at the plate?...... Bluegrass = Blue Moon....
"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 26, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Blue Moon is delicious.
It’s often my beer of choice at the ballpark. Quite enjoyable on a muggy DC day…
"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
MORGAN IN SCORING POSITION!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
C'MON NOW NICK!!! JUST A SINGLE THOUGH, DON'T WANT TO STAND OUT....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
NICK GETS THE INTENTIONALS AND THE FOF IS UP WITH TWO ON, ONE OUT!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
THEY'RE PITCHING TO NJ?
INSTEAD OF K-PRONE, GDP-PRONE ZIMMY?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
HEH, ON SECOND THOUGHT...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
Don't be a goat, Zim.......
"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 26, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
NO K'S ZIM!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't leave it up to Dun........... oh no......... DO IT NOW, ZIM!!!!
"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 26, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
this is why
i dont like it…
well that and im giving away an out
ZIM-MER-MAN! ZIM-MER-MAN! ZIM-MER-MAN!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
+ ZIM-MER-MAN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
AT LEAST IT WASN'T THE USUAL GIDP
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
AK = HERO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
BLUE-GRASS!! (clapclap)!!! BLUE-GRASS!!! DOES IT!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
AK!!! AK!! AK!! AK!!! AK!!! AK!!! AK!!! AK!!! AK!! AK!! AK!! AK!! 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not reading your game 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 26, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Why? No Kearns love for you?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
[goes to put AK Fan Club membership card back in wallet...]
"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
TAKE THAT BABY OUT OF THE DRAWER!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
See, you both will be insufferable now....
DWHHT…… no wait……. Guz!!!…… um…. Belli!!!!…….accckkkkk!!!!!!
"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 26, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Now the baby raccoons are crying..............
"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 26, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Mrs D is a little teary, too...
"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
With joy, right?
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
+1
Aw, AK is a little verklempt!
"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
I know, I know....
Mr. Totally Boring had a little quaver in his voice and tiny little lip tremble.
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
To be fair, Big might have, too...
Nyjer probably scores on a double from first.
"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
But, it took the TAWH double play opp. out of play.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
but
you have a higher probability of scoring a run leaving the guy on first with no one out
Don't care. It worked today. WooHoo
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
And I guess Nyjer's hammy wasn't too too bad.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=290726120
"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 26, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
You have a higher run expectancy, not necessarily a higher probability of scoring at least one run...
…although you may also have a higher probability of scoring at least one run. I need to do the math.
"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
Although someone else may have already...
…in which case, linkz plz!
"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
i admit
im not the greatest mathematical mind… how can you have a lower propbability with a higher expectancy?
It's like this:
Suppose that in state one, you score 10 runs 10% of the time. Your run expectancy is 1.0, but you score at least one run only 10% of the time.
Suppose that in state two, you score 1 run 50% of the time. Your run expectancy is 0.5, but you score at least one run 50% of the time.
The run expectancy for state one is twice as good as state two—but state two is four times as likely to get you at least one run.
This is an extreme example to illustrate the idea. The actual difference between 1—/0 out and 2/1 out is not going to be that skewed, and it may turn out that you still get a higher chance of scoring at least one run in the 1—/0 out case.
"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
understood
but if there is a descrepency in probability and expectancy… on which do we rely? It would seem to me that expectancy is the way to go.
no?
They say if you make them suffer first, it doesn't count....
"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 26, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
O.M.G, O.M.G., O.M.G.!!!!!!!!
wHO WOULD HAVE, COULD HAVE PREDICTED THIS?
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
AK!! AK!! AK! AK!! AK!! 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 Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently ryzim22...
…although I can never tell when he’s joking…
"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
BLUGRASS!!!!!
"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
KEARNS!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
BREAK-UP THE NATIONALS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Rizzo's on the phone as we speak......... 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 26, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Please!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Tickets to Detroit, Dallas, and parts West at the will call window....
"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 26, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
kearns?
is it time to take the pejorative away?
Almost - I say we give him a 48-hour perorative hiatus...
by natsfaithful on Jul 26, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I know this is total heresy, but....
i hope I get to see Trevor Hoffman at least once for the save.
All high kick and Hells Bells.
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
He can come in for a save...you can see him...and maybe he'll blow it.
Best of both worlds.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
Not quite good enough.
I really, really liked watching him workwhen I lived in San Diego. And I’m still sad they didn’t match Milwaukee’s offer for his this year.
(Damn John Moores’ wife. He must have dumped her for a young blond.)
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
ryzim is TEH JINKS BRAKER!!
"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
HIGHEST HIS VALUE HAS BEEN ALL YEAR!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 26, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Here we go...
Maybe TSF wasn’t zero, but it was low enough for me and for the Curly W:
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
Frustratingly, TSF™ stuck at 3.1...
Although wins can never suck. TSF™ = 0.
"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
Add LI!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Jul 26, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirty Joe Beimel......first Nats Win!!!!
W: J. Beimel (1-5) L: G. Burke (2-3)
"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
I'm sad for Lannan that he didn't get the W.
He so deserved it.
Curses to you, MacDoody!
Congratulations to Ricky Henderson, HOFer and the greatest lead-off hitter evah.
¡felicidades! to Alberto Contador, 2009 Tour de France winner and best climber in the world.
Lannan .....Player of the Game!!!!!
blind Kentucky squirrel, 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 26, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
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