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GameThread: Washington Nationals At Pittsburgh Pirates - Game 104 Of 162.

Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates, Aug 1, 2009 7:05 PM EDT



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Washington Nationals
@ Pittsburgh Pirates

Saturday, Aug 1, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
PNC Park

Craig Stammen vs Virgil Vasquez

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• SSSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSSSSS!!! Are You Happy He's Back!!!

• Where Does Dukes Start? The Stronger Arm In Right? Or Keep Hammer Comfortable?

• You Just Had To Know Milledge Would Win That Game Last Night, Right?

• With A Few Hours To Think About It, Are You Happy With The Return On Nick Johnson?

• Do You Think Rizzo Should Be The Full-Time GM? 

DC Starting Lineup:

 

  1. Nyjer Morgan - CF
  2. The Guzzzz - SS
  3. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
  4. The Big 1B - 1B
  5. The Hammer - LF
  6. Elijah SSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSS - RF
  7. The Bard - C
  8. Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - 2B
  9. Stammen - SP 

 

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Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...


Virgil Vasquez

#50 / Pitcher / Pittsburgh Pirates

6-3

205

R

R

Jun 07, 1982

 

'09 Stats - (1-5, 6.21 ERA), 6 GS, 29.0 IP, 37 H, 20 ER, 4 HR's, 13 BB, 19 K's, 1.72 WHIP, ERA+ = 65, 4.0 BB/9, 5.9 K/9, 1.46 K/BB, .319 BAA. 

vs DC - N/A

Origin Story - Detroit Tigers' 7th Round pick, 190th overall in 2003. 10/28/08 - Selected off waivers by the Boston Red Sox from Detroit. 1/9/09 - Selected off waivers by the San Diego Padres from Boston. 1/27/09 - Selected off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates from Boston.



Craig Stammen

#35 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals

6-3

210

R

R

Mar 09, 1984

 

'09 Stats - (3-5, 4.46 ERA), 13 GS, 1 CG, 78.2 IP, 81 H, 42 R, 39 ER, 8 HR, 15 BB, 35 K's, 1.22 WHIP, ERA+ = 96, 1.7 BB/9, 4.0 K/9, 2.33 K/BB, .266 BAA. 

vs PIT - (0-0, 5.68 ERA), 1 GS, 6.1 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 1 HR, 1 BB, 3 K's, 0.79 WHIP, .174 BAA. 

Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 12th Round pick, 354th overall in 2005. 


• Pirates' right-hander Virgil Vasquez beat the Kansas City Royals in his debut with Pittsburgh on June 26, but since then he's dropped 5 straight starts in which the Pirates have been outscored 24-4. The 27-year-old right-hander out of Santa Barbara, California was (5-2) with a 4.18 ERA in 14 GS and 79.2 IP with the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis before being called up to Pittsburgh...Craig Stammen started 2009 with Triple-A Syracuse, posting a (4-2) record with a 1.80 ERA in 7 GS and 40.0 IP before he was called up to DC and debuted with the Nationals on May 21st in Nationals Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stammen made 5 starts before recording his first "W", and he had to hold the NY Yankees scoreless over 7.0 IP in order to finally win one. In 5 July outings, Stammen was (2-2) with 1 CG, a 3.18 ERA and 13 K's in 34.0 IP?

• ESPN The Magazine has a feature on DC Manager Jim Riggleman this week. Written by Tim Kurkjian, the column entitled, "Disaster Relief", wherein Mr. Riggleman explains his motivation in taking the job as the Manager of the worst team in baseball:

"'Tony LaRussa said something to me that I'll never forget,' he says. 'He was managing the A's when they weren't very good and he said, "Sometimes we have to measure our victories by something other than the final score." I will never accept losing, but if you're involved in progress even while you're losing, then you're making progress.'"

(ed. note - "I'm still wrestling with that last sentence.")

• SSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSS!! F.O.D's CELEBRATE!!!

After 20 games and 68 at bats with Triple-A Syracuse, Elijah Dukes is back. Dukes hit .279 with the Chiefs, collecting 8 doubles, 3 HR's, 10 RBI's and 5 SB while putting up a .388 OBP, .529 SLG and a .917 OPS. In 23 games in June before Dukes was sent down, the Nationals' 25-year-old outfielder hit just .198 6 hits in 81 at bats, a .253 OBP, .333 SLG, .586 OPS, 5 doubles, 2 HR's and 6 RBI's. The plan, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "Trades spur callups, for Dukes, Sosa", is to have Dukes:

"...get the bulk of the playing time in right field, while Josh Willingham will switch over to left, his natural position. Adam Dunn...will now play first base."

• Keith Law On Aaron Thompson, from Mr. Law's article entitled, "Healthy Johnson gives Marlins what they need":

"Thompson has good command of three pitches but nothing is better than average, and he has no history of missing bats. He does have some sink on his fastball and generates groundballs, so if he can improve his control slightly he could be a fifth or even a fringy fourth starter in the majors..."

That does, however, echo what "Acting" DC GM Mike Rizzo told Washington Post writer Chico Harlan, in an article entitled, "In Two Moves, Nats Deal Johnson, Beimel", where Mr. Rizzo explains that each of his scouts reported, after watching the 22-year-old left-handed starter, that they "...envisioned him as a future middle-of-the-rotation starter." 

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Lineups From PNC Park

Morgan – 8
Guzman – 6
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – 3
Willingham – 7
Dukes – 9
Bard – 2
Gonzalez – 4
Stammen – 1

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Glad they're throwing Dukes right in there.

Remember when Lastings followed Dukes around last year like a puppy dog? That was pretty funny.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope Dukes hits or OBP's his way closer to the top of the lineup.....

Nice Kasten and Rizzo avatar, btw…….

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huh huh huh. Look at that monument. huh

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, if a fringy fourth starter is.... involved... in...... progress......

…then it’s progress!!!…. then we’ll be looking to see about doing some thinking if maybe we can do some evaluating and stuff…

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Ready to immerse myself again

I do want Dukes back, because he is a true, potentially major-league talent. He might be another scar from the Bowden era (an era which looks worse all the time), but a day after we get “prospects” for major leaguers (and we had to), he is the best we have.

I want Dukes to throw Milledge out at the plate, or Milledge to drop a ball in the outfield the same game that Nyjer Morgan defies physics. The economy seems to have turned, and I want to see the Nationals have that kind of nexus. I think the most obvious point to identify would be the signing of Strasburg, but let’s have some progress leading up to it.
Positively Half St.

by Positively Half St. on Aug 1, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I just want to see good baseball..... Dukes throwing people out would be part of that....

+ 3.14159265 on Morgan defying physics….

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Progress? It's like Riggleman says...

“…if you’re involved in progress even while you’re losing, then you’re making progress.’”

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Riggles is a fringy manager......

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hah, Pittsburgh tv just had Dunn in left on their pregame graphic...they can't believe it either...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Zim singles Guz to third....... good start?

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Dunn first pitch hacking an RBI double......

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahhh....MILLEDGE!!! MILLEDGE!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

LASTO...a bit far off the line. Please boo Lasto

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Where did he start...left-center on the shift....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

CAN'T HURT STEEL. Hammer to first base

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

DUKES!!! F.O.D!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

DUKES........... with the bases jammed..........

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon DUUUUUKES.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey just in time to see the Nats pile on the runs on the Pirates :)

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Bury'em early, Dukes!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least a SAC please.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good AB, don't throw a fastball kid...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does the job!!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sac fly, by Dukes, 2-0 early!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice sac

Maybe he has learnt

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Bard pops out on one pitch. Dang

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bard

Seems to be getting under every pitch these days

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a good patient AB, from someone swinging at everything last time we saw him...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I mean Dukes, not Josh-First-Pitch-Bard...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

Sometimes players learn when they get sent down… he always had the talent…but needed his head to get back to where it was. We need a really good Dukes.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I also think time away from the Acta clubhouse.....

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nothing but curveballs, too........ Good job, Elijah!!

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bloody hell

Hammer nearly got it.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Geezz...that one get caught on a breeze? McCutchen's HR hangs up forever and goes 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 Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammer must have missed it be a few inches...

Good effort

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

He just missed that...good efforting...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Double play!

Great work from Stammenator to get the DP and get out of the inning.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Especially after giving up a single on a good pitch, low and away and G. Jones went with 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 Aug 1, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Had to make a sandwich and pleased Stammen rebounded......

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Doghouse sent some nice PNC pics for the post game...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Geez, it's the screaming umpire. UGH.

Gonzalez is 4 for his last 40 says Carpenter.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

What? I can't hear you??? The UMP keeps screaming!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIKE!

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

HEY UMP???

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought they had the camp...

But they must be having another one.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Morgan

with the single…going for the dble in a second…

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Two-out single for My Hero, Morgan's going to try for second 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 Aug 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah

Guz grounds to first to end the inning.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guz did look at two for him....before grounding out...

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Patient at the plate

Normally 1st pitch swinging.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a nice frame from my boy Stammen.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

7 pitches = Long outing...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Quick and painless, the worst pitcher the Mets have seen all year is through the second...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Stammen looks better and better

I think he could be a good middle rotation guy for us.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

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 Aug 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Top ten hitters...

You guys hear Carpenter’s remark about top-ten hitters in the league? … Nijer’s up there, and Zim’s about to get back in the top ten if his hitting streak continues. … NUTS!

by natsfaithful on Aug 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Morgan .388, .418 OBP with 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 Aug 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Keep the replay of Milledge dropping that ball going

THATs why he’s a Pirate.

[Points to head]

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

He hustled all the way there and wimped at the wall...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Hammer

Hammer was ready to kill himself on that Home Run before…

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, can Dunn have a discerning eye now? I know it was trademarkes.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Dukes borrowed it occasionally, but Dunn may be the EYE now...

I’m going to start my Florida Marlins supplemental blog soon…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I saw Nick's new page with the Fish hat........I cancelled a post with the Fish lineup....I had to look...

He walked in his first at bat……..

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got to let them go

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Discerning Eye..."

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

why do the pirates announcers

insist that adam dunn will chase pitches? that’s like, the third time ive heard them say that…

give me dibble back

by martins on Aug 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoohooo

Getting into the Pirate bullpen early.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

GRRRRRR

bloody weak double play

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or letting them out of trouble...C'mon Dukes!!! DP's no good...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope not to see first pitch swinging too often, as well.........

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

my buddy dukes back here

proof positive that the brass keep an eye on this board

by martins on Aug 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Throw to the other side of the bag please, Dunn...Alberto needs that arm...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey

These speedy CF’s grow on trees here at Pittsburg.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

McCutchen scores from first on a Milledge liner to left...

McCutchen home before the throw in hits the infield…DAMN!!! 2-2 ballgame…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh crap

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Bloody Milledge

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

No wonder the Mets hated him so much when he left...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clippard warming up

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stammen hasnt looked that bad

A few pitches high….but doesnt look like he is getting the ground balls.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

DUKES

SUPER DUKES!

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought it was their guy supposed to get knocked out early........

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

DUKES!!!!!!!!! Robs JONES!!!!!

SSSSSSSSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSSSS!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

ONMWHCT

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

NMAED!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't want to make it too long. Adding IATED

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what I want to read about a Nats RFer..........

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait til you see the replay...never stopped, even as he hit wall while making grab...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope someone's paying attention in the Nats higher ups..... defence!!!

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get the ball DOWN Stamm

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

DUNNNNNN!

Looking like NJ over there….with the pick…. like a Gazelle!

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice play, Dunn. (See I'm being civil)...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

And even Bardo gets into the act with a leadoff single...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

pirates announcers not worthless afterall!

idea for a nickname: the immortal bard. eh… eh..?

by martins on Aug 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't know if his skill set warrants immortal...but I just came up empty after a minute of brain storming...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

we;;, no they dont

but how often can you name a guy after shakespeare?

by martins on Aug 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Vasquez settling in, don't let him turn into CY...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Delwyn Young hits Stammen in the heel with a low liner...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Stammen is done...surely

Not his night.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

uggh ugly

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bard

HE JUST DOESNT MOVE!!!

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

(Doesn't or can't) That's what I was wondering watching that...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know he might be hurt

But that looked lame. And he ABs are getting worse too.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I couldn't tell because of the angle if he thought he'd collide and waited the runner to pass.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

E: 95. Morgan throws wide of home after diving and missing a liner...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Though it was a little harsh

Morgan had a great dive on the liner… keeps it in front.

And then the throw is off to home…but not WAY off…and Bard just watches it…and then does a half-a**ed dive to get it.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stammen gets a McChatty...

This McChatty is brought to you by Federal Baseball.com

Federal Baseball.com: Rebuilding Since Aug ’07.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Christ

Infield hit…

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

double play on a bad bunt

Thank god.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT

Anyone know where I can find video of the Pittsburgh Pirgo levelling Teddy Roosevelt in the race?

by backtocali on Aug 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Would have been in yesterdays game video

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

7th inning from memory… can u watch archived games?

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

Thank you. Want to send it to my 9 year old nephew.

by backtocali on Aug 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

BUTTERS

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, Stammen AND Clippard stunk it up early.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought I was the only one watching

And not for much longer at this rate.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's been ugly so far.

And who knew Milledge was going to crush the Nats this series?

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luckily my cable dumped just as McCutchen homered to spare me the replays...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I had to take Caitlin out in the backyard before I go back to work......

Missed. The. Fiasco.

jeez…..

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, that's a benefit.

I’ve been working around the house and sat down just in time to see it. Ugh.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I might do my laundry soon

If this keeps up…

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Real ugly

Stammen didnt pitch too badly but when downhill early.

Pirates are really up for this series and we havent put them away.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I cannot believe the Nats can't beat these replacement players.

I have it in the PIP now…watching the Orioles against the Red Sox.

Hey, remember when the Nats had a 4 game winning streak. Assuming we lost tonight, now a 4 game losing streak.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do feel the trades affected this team

I felt yesterday they looked off their game…more so than usual.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1 on post-Johnson blues yesterday...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Au contraire, I think it was post-Beimel blues.

LOL.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zim with a leadoff double...Dunn K's, fails, Hammer up next...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammer takes four and Dukes gets another RBI opp...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

flys out

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

1st pitch hacking!!!!..........

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, fer gawd's sake...

Dukes can’t lay off the 1st pitch wven though this pitcher is throwing wildly.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

After all the work in Syracuse..........

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two on for make up for it all, DUKES!!!!

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sadly, no.

Did he learn nothing?

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Learned to sac fly like he did earlier...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

(DUKES DEFENDER!!)

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I am as positive on Dukes as you are (for the most part)...

but he’s got to lay off that 1st pitch and be patient.
Otherwise he’s going to spend lots more time in Syracuse.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

F.O.D Card Member #4 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dukes has so much raw potential and talent...

with a heavy emphasis on RAW. I really, REALLY hope some of the coaches can get to him and guide his development into the power player he could be.

(ohhh and thnx for my Official F.O. D. card)

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Dukes should attach himself to Marquis Grissom and learn to play the 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree

He’s a great outfielder… he coould learn MUCH by being more like Marquis

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grissom

Being a good player and being a good teacher are very different things. This is Grissom’s first MLB gig.

Just sayin’ who knows if he’s a good coach or not. I loved watching him play.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea i know what u mean

I hope he is a good coach. I think he could pass on a lot.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pops out = FAIL...

Luckily Moss fails on a line drive to right, Bard singles in a run, 7-3 Pirates.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gonzo lines out

Im patiently wait for this team to play better

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

April 2011

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Optimistic

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

They better be .500 in 2011. That's the last straw. (I give them a long leash)

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Clippard...

show us yer good stuff.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

2 Ks and a scoreless..... C'mon Nats....... dammit.... I have 5 more minutes...

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

A run a minute and you can go to work on a high note...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, I need something........ Debutante Balls kill brain cells....

We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, they still have those things?

Have fun. Heh.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or you could watch the Orioles-Sox game and watch

a terrific pitcher’s duel. Sox up 1-0 in the top of the 5th.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm with you on that. Rookie against Beckett

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woops...2-0 and rookie is pulled

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

ELVIS!!! Anderson Hernandez doubles to start the 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Morgan with a bunt single

Good play – all safe

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

NMIMH!!! Drops a bunt toward third and reaches safely...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guz be cool. No GIDP.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

THE Guzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hugs the line in left for an RBI single!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay, Guzzzzzzz!

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's the good Guz!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

We luvs the Good Guz...

the Slappy Guz not so much.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zim gets a bad call

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Could be a high scoring affair

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was moving quickly early...now slowed...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zimm - bat out of his hands because of a sucky strike call.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Now The Donk's gotta do 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tie it with one swing, 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Big Donkey....

don’t let us down here.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Y-Dunn-K-Y...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

To quote Ed: Dern it!

Photobucket

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's about the same sigh I made at the 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAMMER TIME!!!

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

For god sake

How can we not score more runs here?

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

'cause we suck.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Our 3 main batters are 3 outs

That just sucks period.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Put your faith in 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would u believe it

Hammer robbed of a 2 run single.

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hammer robbed by Ramon Vazquez...leaps to pull down an extra base liner...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

SH&&! Hammer hit it on the button and robbed by the new taller 2B.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I swore much worse

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's what trading up will do for you...

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

By Grabthar's hammer, by the sons of Worvan, you shall be avenged!!!

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Logan "Big Inning" Kensing is on...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just to put it out of reach

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I foresee a 4-6-3

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

So let it be written (typed doesn't sound as good)...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still foresee it.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

OMG, Dibs just said that Nick doubled in the Marlins' game and...

was thrown out at 3rd while trying to steal!
Hilarious.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fredi Gonzalez forgot to scout Nick. HA HA.

But musta known he couldn’t score from second on a single.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh really?

Do you swear that ’s true?
When?

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. Sir Alexander Dane said that.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't speak, Quellek

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fantastic film.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Never saw it, but...

Teh Google is my friend.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Must NetFlix or otherwise rent it.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Adam Dunn dives and comes up empty on the second straight single off Kensing...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

The Kensing Experiment is not working so well.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a big fan...can't win them all with the journeymen signings...really interested to see how post-Beimel bullpen works...

Only 1 lefty out there 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 Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I predict bullpen v 6.0

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Villone and Burnett. Did you set me up so you could say Villone doesn't count?

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, i forgot Burnett, my bad...

I refuse to acknowledge him until he straightens cap…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I cant recall when it ever did well....

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh, did I mention a few times that I like this McCutchen kid...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

F***

3 homes runs in a night

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

+F***

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're gonna get swept by the freaking Pirates.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who pitches tomorrow?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

BallyStar and Maholm

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you know where MLB collects tweets when you #nationals them?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

No clue. Does this help?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-10299987-248.html

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Balester tomorrow...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why didn't they just walk or plunk McCutcheon?

This is beyond ugly.
I’ m going to eat dinner. Hmmmppphh.

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Laundry time

"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan

by Mezza on Aug 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

A root canal would be less painful than this...

My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even Willie Harris coming up empty for DC tonight...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Acta could have lost like this...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

The Nationals make me lonely...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry went and got a root canal. MissB was right.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

If i had something better to do tonight I might...this is brutal...sadly, I'm waiting to see if McCutchen can hit 4...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

MMMmmm scotchy scotch scotch..

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just a Will Ferrell joke, not drinking...yet...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because you're on the clock?

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

They'd probably prefer I drink and be more entertaining...no just have to go out after game...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I emailed him...pics from park are n'ice...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're just there for the post game concert...(the fans that is)...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if the Nats would ever use that as a draw. Nothing else helps.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if they'd have the Caps effect if they were successful...we'd probly hate the bandwagoners though...

THEY HAVEN’T SUFFERED!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn K's and tosses his bat aside...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's gone down the crapier against the Pirates.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe they are suffering in silence.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan Zimmerman takes a stinger in his glove making a leaping catch to rob Ronny Cedeno...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Wouldn't it be funny if Villone just hit McCutchen in the ribs...I have no problem being villains...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

McCutchen grounds into a DP to end the frame...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

KEARNS!!! Leadoff walk!!! RALLY!! RALLY!!! What?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

DUKES WALKS!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brewers Sign Corey Patterson

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Enjoy Brew-has...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Soon his name will be Babe Rickey Patterson

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did you see Rickey Henderson is Oakland? If not find video...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Silly Brewers

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Aug 1, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

They will come to regret the signing

Mark my words

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Aug 1, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weird that a game with that many runs scored took less than 3 hours.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

A quick blowout...

Punchin’ out…try again tomorrow…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 1, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Geez...we suck

Have to say that at least once a day.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Nats: making baseball fun for everybody else.

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My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-

by MissB on Aug 1, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOOO NATS

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nick Johnson...

1 for 2 with 2 walks and just got hit by a pitch.

Also, I think Dunn hits worse when playing RF or 1B.

If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman

by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Oddly Dunn hits okay at 1B

However, the TSF is off the charts tonight. I didn’t stay fo all of Joe Dee Whatsername—the two or three songs I was forced to give kind of proved to me it wasn’t my thing. Not in this mood. Right now we’re trying to heal with booze, but this was an ugly ugly game. I had a sandwich with French fries in it, but even that wasn’t enough. FAIL! WPA graph after I finish my martini.

"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

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