GameThread: Washington Nationals At Pittsburgh Pirates - Game 104 Of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
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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:
- Nyjer Morgan - CF
- The Guzzzz - SS
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big 1B - 1B
- The Hammer - LF
- Elijah SSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSS - RF
- The Bard - C
- Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - 2B
- Stammen - SP
LINKS:
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I went to look after his AB........ I'd recalled 3-38, but he had a hit last night.....ugh.....
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
"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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
(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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
+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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To quote Ed: Dern it!
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
'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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
+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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still here but watching orioles and a car race. I should break out the vodka.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If your correspond with Doghouse, ask him what the TSF is for this offense against baseball.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be nice having a view from your stadium. And good food. And lots of fans even when they suck.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by RoscoeNats on Aug 1, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 1, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
The Nats: making baseball fun for everybody else.
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Doghouse on Aug 1, 2009 11:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
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