Washington Nationals/Stephen Strasburg Deadline Thread...(12:05 pm EST Update)
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 8:50 PM EDT
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12:05 pm EST - SI.com's Jon Heyman via the Twitter:
"strasburg appears to be close to agreeing to a deal for $15 mil, sources say. #nats."
12:00pm EST...???????????
11:50 pm EST...Should know within 15 minutes...
11:21 pm POLL RESULTS...
With a little over a half-an-hour to the Signing Deadline, there is still no news on whether or not the Washington Nationals have been able to sign Stephen Strasburg, though everyone's hinting that things are getting serious now. The Federal Baseball.com Readers are serious, and after 1,522 votes have been cast in the latest poll which asks, "Will The Washington Nationals Sign Stephen Strasburg? Yes or No?" these are the results:
Yes. Stephen Strasburg Will Be A National On August 18th. = 733 votes = 48.5%
No. The Nationals Will Not Be Able To Reach An Agreement With Stephen Strasburg. = 789 votes = 51.5%
I've just added the POLL below, optimism will prevail...
11:05 pm EST - SI.com's Jon Heyman via Twitter:
"#nats are upping their bid from 12.5 mil, according to sources. the game's not over quite yet. 54 mins to go."
10:57 pm EST...
With one hour remaining...there is absolutely no news to report. Washington Post writer Chico Harlan checks in an the one hour mark with a Nationals Journal post entitled, "As The Decision Nears", where he speculates about where the negotiations might be right now....Mr. Irrelevant's Jamie Mottram has an article up about MASN's Rob Dibble's opinion on the Strasburg situation...(ed. note - "I'm just gonna leave the title out unless you want to click there.")
9:50 pm EST - An open letter to Michael Wilbon:
"I forgot to include this with the PTI quotes below by Michael Wilbon, and since there's no new news right now, I though I'd clear something up for anyone who comes here looking for Strasburg updates...In the PTI segment Michael Wilbon said:
"This is a franchise that has proven to be incompetent so far, at every turn, including being unable to get the uniform, names spelled correctly on the uniform, Danny."
"For the last time, let's set the record straight. Mr. Wilbon, read THIS. The link is to an article by MLB.com's Bill Ladson, and it's entitled, "Majestic apologizes for misspelling", and in this article, Majestic Athletic apologizes for the mistake THEY MADE by leaving the "O" out of Nationals on Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn's jerseys. MAJESTIC ATHLETIC made the mistake!!!! I know it fits nicely into the mainstream media's "The Nationals are a joke" narrative, but it's just not true...you know, factually...does that matter?"
9:12 pm EST - ESPN.com's Peter Gammons is quoted in a MASN.com article by Pete McElroy entitled, "Four Hours To Go", stating that, "...all of the Top 10 picks have signed except for Strasburg, even though they haven't been announced yet," which could be a good thing, Mr. McElroy believes, since "Scott Boras, Strasburg's advisor, now can give the Nationals his undivided attention since he also represents six other first rounders."
UPDATE: Someone passes this quote on to MiLB.com's Jonathan Mayo via the Twitter. Mr. Mayo's response:
"Not that I know of and based on history of deadline deals, I'd say it's not quite true, with all due respect to Peter."
8:42 pm EST - Alright, three hours to go, what have we got? We've had a fake Stephen Strasburg on Twitter. (Jonathan Mayo says on his Twitter that it wasn't Strasburg at least...If that is the real Jonathan Mayo...)...We've had a tweet by SI.com's Jon Heyman that reported on an offer Washington apparently made to their '09 1st Round pick, but as Mr. Heyman writes, "offer to phenom stasburg is for $12.5 million, sources say. yes, it's a record. but there's still a big gap." I assume it's really Jon Heyman, at least...? Logan Kensing was DFA'D? According to Washington Post writer Chico Harlan's article entitled, "Logan Designated For Assigment"...Uh...other than that?...There's...Well a lot of people have opinions on what will happen...
• Michael Wilbon on PTI, is asked by guest co-host Dan Le Batard whose fault it will be if the Nationals and Strasburg don't come to an agreement? Scott Boras' fault?
MIchael Wilbon: "Why would I blame his agent for doing what agents are supposed to do? You engage an agent to take care of you. Not the club. Not the fans who say the ticket prices are too high, not the sponsors. Take care of me! I'm the client...
Dan Le Batard: "Not if it means sitting out a year, nobody wants to sit out a year, nobody wants to do that..."
Michael Wilbon: "Wait a minute? If he sits out a year and makes more money or enhances himself."
Dan Le Batard: "That's a giant if, Mike?"
Michael Wilbon: "But the point is, you blame the Nationals. This is a franchise that has proven to be incompetent so far, at every turn, including being unable to get the uniform, names spelled correctly on the uniform, Danny."
Dan Le Batard: "But wait, Mike, they've offered him more money than anyone in the history of the sport? $12.5 million dollars last report?"
Michael Wilbon: "Danny? Get him signed. This is not hindsight. I wrote about this before they drafted him. If you're not going to be certain you can get him signed, don't draft him."
Dan Le Batard: Mike, get him signed for what? $50 million? The $50 million dollars that he wants?
Michael Wilbon: Then don't draft him! It's real simple...
How aboot Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein on MLB on XM's On Deck? Will He Sign?
• Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein on MLB on XM's On Deck
"...sure Scott Boras can talk about how he's worth $50 million, and he might be right, but when you talked to people in the industry, even in June, or, forget that, in May before the draft even happened you know, 'What do you think Strasburg's gonna get?' Everyone talked, now forget about the bonus, just total package, $20-$25 million dollars and I think in the end that's what's going to happen..."
• MiLB.com's Jonathan Mayo on the MLB Network, Talks Strasburg:
"Obviously, Strasburg is a guy everyone is wondering about...I still say that it gets done. This is something that Boras does each and every year with his top guys, they wait til the last minute. Everyone knew we weren't going to find out about him until 12:01, 12:02, and I think that's going to happen..."
So What Have You Got? What are you hearing? I'll be here all night...
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We want a pitcher
Not a belly-itcher!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Not a glass of water!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 hours left…does Boras realize it’s eastern time and not pacific time?
by snowburnt on Aug 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew it would come down to this, but I really hoped it wouldn't...2hr56m...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on...
this is going to be one of those 5 minute before deadline things.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely, I've got nothing to do, and can't write up a report until after it happens, so...We wait???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is nothing being reported on it either. Shame really…I reckon Kasten could have opened it up to a documentary film crew…would have been a good way to offset the costs.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shame?
I think no news until just a few minutes before midnight is good news. Sucks for us fans but it means the sides are talking and not blaming each other in the media
by 40AS on Aug 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really should insert [sarcasm]
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The blaming each other in the media comes afterwards...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
He’s gonna sign, I’m so certain I’m going to bed in half an hour :-)
by 40AS on Aug 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check back in the morning for the screaming and yelling or rejoicing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they sound about the same, really
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I use different punctuation...
!&%!%!$!!$$
or
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilbon is off his rocker.
Don’t sign a pick if you can’t pay the $50 million his agent demands? No room for negotiation? What’s the point of the agent?
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's on TV, they have to be edgy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN NEWS had Chico the reporter on...no new information.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish I saw that, Mr. Harlan's gonna be a star...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kent Brockman
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said nothing different than what we've been saying.
The only ones who hear anything are the national media puppets who eat up Boras’s little nuggets and leaks.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raccoons like nuggets and leaks, save some for the triplets...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's on tv?
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, what is going to be the compensation if he doesn't sign?
might be worthwhile for a team that is obviously rebuilding
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The compensation is the #2 (or #1A.... whichever you prefer to call it) pick in next year's draft
But he’s going to sign……
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The chance to not pick Boras clients if they have bad mouth him after failing at Strasburg...
They’re going to get it done…They’re going to get it done…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Krusty will come...
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm about to send a message back home via horseback messenger
I’m not even sure I want the guy around. I don’t even know how you go about getting young pitching, but something tells me $20million should get you at least 10 of them.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they sign him for that, you'll see how they put a rotation together for a lot less than $20 million...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rotation and bullpen 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 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d take 10 or 20 Tommy Hansons.
Might get a little confusing at times but im sure we’d all work it out in the end. Hanson #1, #2, etc/
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could make a fortune in Tommy Hanson clones...Wait, we're talking about the guy from 21 Jump Street, right?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dream big
Nats go 90-72, realize things are alright
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its only going to get confusing
when Hanson7 comes in from the bullpen. Its really going to screw up my ability to keep a scorecard. And the box score is going to be awkward as well.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanson got the save after Hanson blew Hanson's lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanson helped himself by staying in to drive in one run
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See...fantastic
And best part of all is that they cost $325k each…
and if you move them around quickly… you could play all sorts of games with the opposition (hey…didnt this guy pitch yesterday?)
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so cost effective
That’s like half of what a Lincecum costs right now.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which one do you pick for fantasy? The original or the clone.
The clones don’t have belly buttons.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GD Royals
Betancourt? I want the Royals to be relevant if for no other reason that I’d like Joe Posnanski have something worth writing about at home.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuni actually homered tonight
I guess the Cell does really help power……..
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why Wilbon is a reporter, not a GM
Wilbon isn’t even a real Washington sports reporter anyway. Half of his columns focus on “Da Bulls” or “Da Bears”. In “The WASHINGTON Post”. Though he sometimes makes good points, he can also be very annoying.
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Washington, first in war, first in peace, last in the NL East :(
by Potomac Fan on Aug 18, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
holdouts end up doing so great
look at how well JD Drew is regarded nowadays?
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Stephen!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why draft a guy
Say to the media that you won’t negotiate in the media and then…
Not sign the guy and negotiate in the media?
The Nats front office is inept if they think this guy isn’t worth a 3 year deal in the neighborhood of 21m.
The argument of “there’s no ‘200’ game winners ever drafted #1” is pointless when other team have drafted according to signability (San Diego most recently picked Matt bush over Justin verlander) in order to makesure they got the deal done. Detroit signed Verlander and he looks like he’s on his way to 200 wins.
Strasburg isn’t Brien Taylor or Todd van poppel. He is going to be a good pitcher. The nats need to sign the kid or lose out until next ear when they’ll be in this position again
by Boney on Aug 17, 2009 9:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
this thread is for comedy and/or pessimistic tea leave reading into whether Stras will sign.
No subtantial arguments are allowed here…(jk)
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you're already starting Tuesday morning, how does this all end?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the magic 8 ball says...
he signs! rejoice!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet, I'm going to bed...Where's John Quinn? He knows the Nationals sign Strasburg too!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With two more Boras clients, and the 1A pick will have all the leverage because they don't get another pick if he doesn't sign...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost hope he is Todd van Poppel
At least he threw a few innings. And didn’t throw his arm out. Or decide he can’t throw to catchers anymore (Rick Ankiel, I’m still cheering for you)
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, time for Twitter updates...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reading what Wilbon has to say makes me never want to read him again.
He talks like a bully looking for his milk money….
by Berndaddy on Aug 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to add something after that... back in a minute...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
give this ass o his money We need a face for this franchise 2 hrs 10 mins
by eltacoman on Aug 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and if not
I’m burning through old batteries right now just to get them prepped
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a face for this franchise
He’s batting .304/.370/.525 with 24 homers this season. It’d still be nice to see HWMNBN signed.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but we need a face for the defenensive side …dat dude can close out all the dang close games we allways lose :( at the end …. dammmmi t sign him !!!!!! now 2 hours 1 minute
by eltacoman on Aug 17, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey nice
And offsensive and defensive FOF
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errrrr....
Old #11 plays some pretty good defense, too….. unless he has time to think before he throws to first.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Zim has a better face than Stras...
just sayn’
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stras has weird ears... - $250,000.000
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey all
I’m a Reds fan, but I live in DC. I’m really hoping Strasburg gets signed (not that the Nats need him to beat the Reds, but there are 14 other teams in the NL). I’m feeling confident that he’ll be a Nat by 12:01.
by Brendanukkah on Aug 17, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
12:01 pm EST!!! That could be the happiest moment of my baseball life since I first saw Vladimir Guerrero hit a HR live...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now I'm watching Minnesota and Texas
And realizing that maybe some highly regarded picks are worthwhile. Does this mean we get Bryce Harper next year?
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope not
I want to beat the Royals.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just updated again, since there was no news, I yelled at Wilbon for making Natinals jokes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasnt even the bloody FO's fault about the jerseys
Wanker!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might have to publish that separately so the word gets out there...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im sure it’s the Lerners fault about the rain delays too! These guys with money…. they can make anything happen…u know man…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't cost much to seed the clouds...just a crop duster rental...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have built a retractable roof
by Texas Wahoo on Aug 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like the old expos stadium....with canvass
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care if the dome didn't retract, Olympic Stadium was great...unless you had to play on the turf/concrete...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could use velcro - easily retractable!
by Texas Wahoo on Aug 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where were you when they built 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 17, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All depends
Still 2 hours and 5 minutes….. The assumption is that HWMNBN (errr… Voldemort!) will go #1 next season (if the Royals/Pirates/somebody catches us for the worst record) and that Harper would be there at 1A/2. Now, the nightmare scenario would involve the Nats not getting the top pick (what I’m hoping for, but………), whoever ends up with the #1 pick takes Harper, and HWMNBN refuses to sign a waiver.
That’s an entirely plausible scenario.
Still….. I say let’s just hope this gets done. And I still think it gets done.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but that means Stras could drop to #4
Got to think that he wont go for as much cash as #4….
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this where we're commiserating?
just got home from the airport. made a couple of phone calls. no news is no news.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the place...no one's talking now, the Nationals and Boras got it out of the way...I wonder what Bowden twitter says...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...Bowden's gone dark...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably some insane rambling about how good all the Red's players are this year...
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...got it out the way this weekend...sorry jumping around in thought and writing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Puck up little trooper
Not over yet.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all weekend in Cincy the first thing folks asked me when they realized i was a Nats fan?
aren’t you glad to be rid of Jim Bowden?
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like having a shower for the first time in 4 years...
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did any one listen to Chad Dukes and Lavar Arrlington today talk about The Nats?
They were trying to make points and clearly had never watched a game of Nats baseball.
by Berndaddy on Aug 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the guys on right now aren't much better
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave lets go invade a radio show. LOL
Lord knows your podcast is 100X better than that crapensky
by Berndaddy on Aug 17, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i appreciate you saying that
i was p!ssed my flight got pushed back tonight and had to miss it. i arranged that flight so i could be home for it. love the friendly skies.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the interviews with the minor league GM's...
Good stuff…
by Berndaddy on Aug 17, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we'll have much more of that as we go
and next season, we might have video! not that that is a real selling point to have to look at my ugly mug!
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way, thanks go to Ed for hooking me up with that
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN News coming up next with Strasburg news...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
News...or the same update they've been playing since 7:00?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not going to repeat what I thought I heard and they haven't started with that news...so I imagine it's the same...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same news, even the same Chico Harlan phone-in...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im grabbing a bite to eat
Nothing is going to happen here for a couple of hours…
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One hour and fifty minutes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, Donovan Tate has signed
with San Diego according to Chico
[UPDATE, 10:00 p.m.] — It looks like
Donovan Tate has signed.
Sigh. I was really hoping Tate would go back to Carolina and play both football and baseball for 3 years. Curses to his absentee father who nixed Donovan’s dreams of a football career…after said absentte father played in the NFL himself.
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by MissB on Aug 17, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And MissB.
So this means The A** is now working on Ackely and Strass. And Ackley’s been ready to sign for a while. So I guess it’s the Scotty and Strass Show for a while.
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by MissB on Aug 17, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else have MLB.tv?
For the amount of money I’m paying, is it reasonable to expect a working product… maybe even one that doesn’t force me to watch advertisements?
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bah. At this point I’d just take a working product!
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want a starting pitcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Band meeting...
Quinn
Mezza
Ed
CD3K
Dave
Bern
Wahoo
Roscoe…PRESENT
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Doghouse...he hates Strasburg, that's all I can conclude...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im here.
Eating lunch…solving health reform…and on Stras Watch.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm here! Just got back from a friend's birthday party.
We loves us the Strasburg, unless he won’t sign for $15-$20M, in which case he’s a big jerk. Of course, if he doesn’t get offered that much, Lernerz R teh cheep
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have it this year... had it a couple of years ago
When DirecTV was trying to monopolize Extra Innings. I think I remember being as disappointed as you sound right now. The most frustrating thing is that two days after I’d buckled and paid for MLB.TV, they settled so that Extra Innings was available through my cable again.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
About the only thing I really liked about MLB.TV
Was the fact that you could always go back and watch any game that had already been played whenever you wanted.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apart from that, Extra Innings just seems like a far superior product to me
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have MLB tv and extra innings
overboard, i know. but i can’t get enough of left coast games.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else watching the Strasberg special on CSN?
by Texas Wahoo on Aug 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for about 3 minutes.
i’ve seen most of it in bits and pieces already though.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lemme know if they say anything important.
I’m watching Haeger’s debut for the Dodgers. KNUCKLEBALLS ALL OVER THE PLACE!
Fun to watch :)
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think they purposefully gave the Nats the day off today?
Does the team with the top pick usually get today off?
by Texas Wahoo on Aug 17, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a helluva question. I'm too lazy to research it.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, just good/bad timing.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards at Dodgers ESPN2...ugh Steve Phillips.
I figure they’ll have better Gammons break-ins than ESPNNEWS.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WAIT THAT'S ON ESPN2?
MUCH BETTER!
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just to add a little levity...
did anyone see how little the O’s got for Aubrey Huff today? everyone that was crying about how little the Nats got for Nick Johnson should check out that deal to get a little more perspective on how baseball works.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
???
Did I hear he was the Tigres del Detroit’s number 10 pitching prospect at the start of the season?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but...
he’s currently a middle relief/part-time closer for single-A: 1-3, 4.75 ERA with six saves in 35 appearances.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some question regarding Jacobson
Not an awful power pitching prospect. His rank among prospects was a little all over the map heading into this year.
Baseball America had him outside the top ten (as deep as their main page goes)
Baseball Prospectus had him as a “just missed” (also outside the top ten)
John Sickels had him #3, behind Rick Porcello and Ryan Perry (both have spent most of their time this season in the majors)
To be honest, though, based on this year’s production… It doesn’t look like the O’s did particularly well here. At 22, he’s spent all season in High A ball. He has a 44:17 strikeout to walk ratio in 55 innings. If he’s really that good of a relief prospect (particularly with a power arm), you’d like to think he’d be fanning a batter an inning in High A ball. He has a 3.74 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and a 4.00 FIP. He’s allowed 6 homers in 55 innings (not awful, but not spectacular either). Give me a choice between taking Thompson or taking Jacobson and I take Thompson without blinking.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
thanks for the further knowledge
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why ya gotta say crying....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 10:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
sorry dude.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing new, basically said that Nats fans would understand if Strasburg isn’t signed because they offered a lot.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mayo
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops. Mayo's wrong
what i’ll understand if the Nats don’t sign Strasburg is that they have no intention of ever truly being competitive
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT IT ON ESPN2 NOW!
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait until the Nats have good pitchers.
I LOVE watching good pitchers.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chico is nervous
Best reporter…ever.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah he's just excited...
Must be an interesting experience waiting for it all to happen. Id love to be a fly on the wall of the FO though… I think they’d all be feeling it a bit
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Albert Pujols just showed us why he’s the best batter in the majors; he’s finally figured out the knuckleballer.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keith Law reporting that #9 overall pick Jacob Turner has indeed signed with the Tigers
For $6.25 million.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is nerve-wracking the complete lack of any info...Stupid tight-lipped Nationals...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you guys think about John Smoltz?
I know Stan would love that.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO. EMPHATICALLY. NO.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe a roving pitching coach. I think he'll go to a team in the playoff race.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston is in the playoff race, and he can't help them
why does he go anywhere other than to teeing off on the first?
by Expatcardfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not as fussed
I wouldnt sign him as a pitcher for the season as I think he’s out of gas (sadly).
But I think they need a veteran who can help the kids next year. I dont know who that is…but it needs to happen. Cabrera and Olsen were not it.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blah Blah Blah.
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And from the Cubs part of the world...
While discussing Donovan Tate signing with the Padres (the Cubs are at San Diego right now), Pat Hughes asked Ron Santo if he thought Strasburg would end up signing with the Nationals and Ron said he thinks he will. They’ve also assured radio listeners that junior announcer Judd Sirrott watching the transaction wire for news.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
by brook on Aug 17, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB-N now has ticker counting down
so dramatic!
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They did that for the trade deadline too, made it like watching 24!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say its like New Years eve
What do we sing at the end of it?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Old Stras signed....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SI_JonHeyman #nats are upping their bid from 12.5 mil, according to sources. the game’s not over quite yet. 54 mins to go
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got that too...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bloody heyman
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This feels like being hunkered down waiting for a hurricane to hit. SUCKS
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE WANT STRASBURG!!(clapclap clap-clap-clap!) WE WANT STRASBURG!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heyman coming up on MLB-N
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's he saying?
That Stras should just sign for the Yankees?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heyman said he doesn't know what the increase was, but that the Nats are "getting serious"
i would hope so, at this point.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
lets jerk em aorund for another half and hour…
Rizzo should pretend that its a pizza place next time he answers the phone.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rizzo is not answering any phone at this point
let’s not pretend
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More teasing on MLBN.
It’s right after the commercials, we swear!
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have just written two stories — skeletal for-print stories, one for each scenario.
Sounds like a presidential election.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hello eNatstown
home of the truely dedicated fan
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
much better 99%
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to Signing Night...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Strasburg Day!
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets hope its like christmas
and not armagedon
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are no Nationals fans in Washington.
Just fans of baseball.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must... not... make... 'Natinals'... joke...
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
40 minute mark might be the time...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
48 minutes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
44 minutes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
longest 4 minutes...ever.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
37 MINUTES TO SIGN NUMBER 37
Give it up Listach
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i absolutely LOVE
how every single ex-player is saying “isn’t this enough money to get this kid signed and get his career started?”
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh, they're all, "I was born too soon!"
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So do we know how high our bid is?
or how high the ask?
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
somewhere about $12.5m
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could
his value will never ever be higher (adjusted for inflation)
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ebitda
Hope he doesn’t depreciate
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no doubt he can be amortized
he will be a huge debt… ok bad finance jokes are just not right
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boras could sell a snowball to an eskimo
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i kid you not
the Nats JUST sent out a press release announcing the signing of Nathan Karns, the 12th round pick.
all i saw on the blackbery subject line was “Nationals agree to terms” and almost soiled myself.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious. I think Ed fell asleep.
Keith law supposed to be on ESPN NEWS about now.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just adding to the post above...sleep never...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the 12 th rounder
was he a Boras client?
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boras only represents single-digit picks.
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was holding out for a grand?
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a new pair of batting gloves!
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it was locker placement at spring training
seriously what does a 12th rounder hold out for?
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the chance to be an 11th rounder next year?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what he goes to the indepedent league and becomes the 4th OF or a LOOGY
in hopes of a higher pick next year
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Don't give in!" yells Mrs D when I mention the rumor about the Nats increasing their offer
“It’s too unknown!”
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$20 or BUST!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had 20-23m
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think $20 million is the likey number based on how the ESPN guys are talking
but $10 million is to much… look how Prior turned out. Was he worth it?
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he turned out, yes...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he didn't
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pfff. The Nats are going to cave in…
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Mrs. D
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by brook on Aug 17, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Karns is a RHP from Texas Tech.
6’4", 225. 4-5 with 57 Ks in 54.1 IP (13 starts) this season. the press release did not mention his ERA or WHIP.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does he pitch in a "real" conference?
Kidding! Kidding!
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many of the people he faced have been drafted...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
texas tech... probably alot
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably doesnt have an ERA...
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't figure out how to write, "A pitcher signed" not THEEEEEE...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Keith Law would give Strasburg $20 million and "wouldn't bat an eye."
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's not his money :-)
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ain't his money...
…no way we’re going to be able to afford to drain the Red Porch next time Ed is in town…
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always easier spending someone else’s money…let me assure you!
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but...
“[Ted] Lerner is listed in Forbes’s 400 Richest Americans as the ”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lerner#Wealth" >105th richest person in America, with an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion, and rising. The family has homes in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Rancho Mirage, California, a beach house near Annapolis, Maryland, and an apartment in New York City
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he didnt get rich writing a lot of cheques
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Companies have budgets…no matter how rich the owner is. I guess that’s what I’m thinking…can’t just start Steinbrennering everybody.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep – every man has his price.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you do not get that rich making bad decisions
plus nearly all of his wealth is real estate, I doubt he has 100s of millions liquid. He did finance his purchase of the team.
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both points are very true, but think of all the seats he'd fill.
Makes sense to me, but I majored in English.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll the extra Strasburg Beer tax if I have to...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ima start smuggling in Natty Lite in a Camelbak...
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's the diff between $7.50 and $8.00 a beer?
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know this one - AJ Burnett?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, I never win the trivia.
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Clark!
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pay the man, Shirley
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Where in baseball does a beer cost $20?
answer Yankee stadium: with a chilled mug
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now, i LOVE the chilled mug, but...
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
50 cents a beer?
Oh, wait, was that rhetorical?
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has to be a joke to make out of this comment
but I can’t find any clean ones
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm Law is in Boras' pay I'll bet
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to Strasburg's first start...
Who’s with me!
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in San Deigo 2010?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm in. regardless where it is.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should we all jump ship and turn this into a Strasburg blog?
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it already was?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or in Forth Worth.
He could go join Aaron Crow in the independent leagues. Apparently Crow rejected the Royals offer a few hours ago.
by superjuan on Aug 17, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
screw Aaron Crow.
he’s never play in the major leagues.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crow's not held to the deadline, has until just before next draft...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’ll probably wait until then to accept half a million less than the Nats were offering.
by superjuan on Aug 17, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he doesn't accept and decides to pitch with Strasburg next year...when Stras signs...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Padres are looking like they are going to have an awsome draft next season
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strasburg-Crow 1-2 formidable for Fort Worth
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
assuming they have the money...
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Start a Cats Blog?
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
it’s all in the Royals camp at the moment…I wouldn’t budge much for this guy… he seriously would be hurting his career in not playing.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
but Boras would look bad if Crowe signed for less. Might hurt negotiations with Strasburg
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boras doesnt represent Crow
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The Strasblog" (c) Nats News Network, 2009.
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"The Strasblog"™ i'm just going change the time stamp...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Goliath has clobbered David"
Vin Scully rulez
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
15 minutes...Put it on the line...Yes or No? And $...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, sticking at $20 million!!!
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes - $20.5M
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, the final offer comes in under $20. I'll guess $17.5.
by vanatsfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$21 million
Exactly twice what Prior got.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Final real offer at $14.5
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$14.5????That's teh cheep...
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've already gone past that...surely!
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont bet on it
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lernerz R teh cheep...
I’ll say yes, 18M.
Mrs D sez yes, 18, as well! Aw, we’re meant to be. (Then she said, “What the #$%%!! Get out of my #$%@ing head!!”)
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MISS D!!!
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, $18 million
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by brook on Aug 17, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor David Wright
I just dropped him from my fantasy teams.
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Done for season...saw it live, ugly...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt he will ever be the same
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear someone took a Voodoo doll to the Mets this season.
injuries of all kinds and sorts
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The same one we got last season...
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how he could be. I'd be terrified every time I stepped in that box.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was in little league
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i took one in the bean in HS
swallowed my chaw, puked on myself. talk about ugly.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the season?
He looked fine afterwards? Do they have to hold him out for awhile?
by superjuan on Aug 17, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's on 15 day DL now, so yes, but only because of that.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN says likely done for the year
has concussion syndrome
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh! That’s bad… no telling when that will go away.
by superjuan on Aug 17, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that sucks.
He’s not been himself all year, but this is awful.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howdy Nats fans
Braves fan here dropping in to wish you guys luck signing Strasburg
by Zeus12888 on Aug 17, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
11 minutes and counting...12-15 til we know???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 mins?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep looking at wrong clock...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have clocks incorrectly set in your house?
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every clock i own is on a different time...try it, it's fun...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Lerners and Boras have synched watches.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is the general sentiment around here that you want to get this done, no matter the cost?
by Zeus12888 on Aug 17, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!
$25m tops for me.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not $50 million....but $20 million yes...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
15-18!!!!
Guy from Baseball Prospectus says may not hear till as late as 12:20
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe $30m...but no more
And Amber would have to deliver the cheque.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we'll need it.
We’ll be paying it off for a few years to come.
Want to swap Tommy Hanson?
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see your Willie Harris and raise you an Austin Kearns.
by John Quinn on Aug 17, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking Logan Kensing.
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus this game-used Daniel Cabrera pitching rubber...
…Like New!!
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by Doghouse on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Completely unscuffed...
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, we'll even throw in Cabrera!
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha not so much.
Tommy’s my boy, and plus, he’s not a Bora$$ client
by Zeus12888 on Aug 17, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kensing has stuff mate
It’s a good deal…
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lucky B@st@rd
hanson looks like a future Cy to me. Got him on all my fantasy teams… yep all!
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 Minutes
My prediction was for 11:57………..
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2:30 left till dealine
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by PhDBrian on Aug 17, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see you guys have senses of humor and are nice people...
the people on the Phils blog are a bunch of stuffy old a-holes
by Zeus12888 on Aug 17, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things might change in a minute...(kidding)...
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by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about the Phils blog, but it seems the second they wont the World Series, Phillies fans came out of the woodwork.
by superjuan on Aug 17, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the intangibles!
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by Mezza on Aug 17, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE WANT STRASBURG!!!
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 17, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLBN says one of the top has signed... we'll tell you after the break. I'm guessing I know who it isn't.
by vanatsfan on Aug 17, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gonna play in Japan?
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
He wont be signing for months yet
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by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Ft Worth in the playoffs?
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by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.... they showed the list
Had five guys on it before…. now only four. Thinking it was actually Turner who was removed from the list, who was reported to have signed a few hours ago.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT IS MIDNIGHT....
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WAIT FOR IT...WAIT FOR 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 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joy or Suck in NatsTown?
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by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time is up
Pens down children.
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by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No deal
he did not sign!!!!!!!
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we don't know that yet
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 18, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn u brian.
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by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah woah woah... nice shooting Tex!
Let’s hold off on the Yes/No for at least a few minutes….
by superjuan on Aug 18, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's okay, the table broke the fall...
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by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that you got that reference!
by superjuan on Aug 18, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the flowers are still standing!
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by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
That may happen in the next 5 minutes or so…
by vanatsfan on Aug 18, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, important safety tip...
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by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN news said deadline passed with no signing
Keith Law will say what that means in a second
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could announce it long afterward don't be premature...
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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just pasting a twitter
bigleaguestew Yahoo! Sports’ Tim Brown: Strasburg signing close for $15 million
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That Twitter is the devil's work!
"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush
by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLBN now...ESPN NEWS on the picture-in-picture
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 18, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We really should have someone in the room...
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIGHT HERE, EGON!
"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush
by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLBN and about 5 twitters....Nationals Journal, Times Chatter...MLB TRade Rumors...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude you are connected
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you checked your facebook
you got some insiders on there
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually wrote to Strasburg on Facebook today, got no response...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice try!
but not surprised he did not write back
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither...but I figured I'd try...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm working facebook.
he aint talking there
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 18, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah... MLBN is reporting that they were close to signing at $15 million..........
But did they get it done?????
by bluelineswinger on Aug 18, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dustin Ackley signed...
Don’t fail me now, Boras!
by John Quinn on Aug 18, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ackley signs for $9.5
too bad we couldnt get two records signed today…
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 18, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still in at a standoff
reports Cubs junior radio announcer
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
by brook on Aug 18, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if MLB requires that the last pick go down to the minute.
Makes for good television.
by John Quinn on Aug 18, 2009 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the last minute passed
Wonder if the pen exploded.
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BaseballAmerica Aaron Fitt reports Strasburg signs. MLB deal worth $15.67 million over 4 years.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 18, 2009 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
THE NATS WIN THE PITCHER! THE NATS WIN THE PITCHER!
by John Quinn on Aug 18, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it, but..........
YES!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 18, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFA says he signed for 15.67 Million
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THE NATS SIGN STRAS!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just saw it on NFA (same source)
"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush
by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great deal for the franchise
"There's only one cure for what's wrong with all of us pitchers, and that's to take a year off. Then, after you've gone a year without throwing, quit altogether." -Jim Palmer
by Baltimo on Aug 18, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KEEP MIKE RIZZO! KEEP MIKE RIZZO!
by John Quinn on Aug 18, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rizzo had nothing to do with this
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 18, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well done Roscoe!!
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
[POINTS TO HEAD]
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
[points to wallet]
"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush
by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
[POINTS TO BANK]
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pulls out empty pockets!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
G'night NatsTown! Good night, indeed.
"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush
by Doghouse on Aug 18, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NIGHT DOGHOUSE FAMILY!
WHOOHOO
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD NIGHT DOGHOUSE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And for $15.67? Are you serious? WTG Nats?!
Stras…. you f’ing ROCK!
by superjuan on Aug 18, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Van Pelt had a good smile on his face too….
by superjuan on Aug 18, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN still has said nothing
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STRASBURG!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will have nightmares forever.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 18, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE
Would have been something burnt in effurgy if he hadnt?
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had the video camera set up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear he's starting tomorrow night.
JUST KIDDING
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 18, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we do not see him this season
but we might.
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring on the Tommy John!
ooops… too soon. Much <3 for J-Zim.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright... I'm out
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE GOT STRASBURG! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP CLAP CLAP) WE GOT STRASBURG! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP CLAP CLAP)!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 18, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Later!
Whooooohooo!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
G'night Mezza...
or actually G’day.
You know, you could have saved everyone here lots of angst by telling us the outcome since you’re already well into Tuesday!
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
by MissB on Aug 18, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah was saying later to Bluey
Ill be here all night… :)
PARTY ON!
(I was telling you the outcome for weeks!)
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let the par-tay begin, eh?
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
by MissB on Aug 18, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All those people who said it woundnt happen...
Ive taken your names now and passed them on the Nats FO…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully high A at first
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Potomac...?
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great choice
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope in the Minor Leagues for a year, at least...
I’m not sure the Cubs did Prior any favors by having him only pitch a few games in the Minors before bringing him up.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
by brook on Aug 18, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad the Nationals got Strasburg...
and the Cubs are on the board in tonight’s game.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
by brook on Aug 18, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the press conference tomorrow should be very interesting.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 18, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN news just announced the signing
He is starting on the Roster
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who gets dropped off the 40-man??? Montz?
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 18, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cost us an option to move him to the minors
Keth law says we will see him this season
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Brian, glad to see that you're doing better today.
Plus this news should make your feel 100%, no?
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
by MissB on Aug 18, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as close as possible
and thank you…. :-)
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just got the press release by the Nationals
there’s no money in it at all. b ut yes, it is as official as it gets.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 18, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for him to get to work - now
Now that he’s wasted all this time while Drew Storen has been learning the pro game over the summer, Strasburg needs to get his butt in gear and go to work. But I hope the Nats don’t try to bring him up to the majors this year unless it’s just to show him off and not actually have him pitch in a game.
And I’m really glad that the Nats didn’t go overboard to sign him. Doesn’t mean I’m still not a little peeved about the nonsense that was going on this summer with Boras.
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Washington, first in war, first in peace, last in the NL East :(
by Potomac Fan on Aug 18, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keith Law expects him to play in DC this summer
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reliever?
If so, I hope it’s only for an inning or two. Has he pitched in a real game this summer? Even if he has been working out, is he in game shape? No need to risk injury by having him start a game when he might not be physically ready. There’s nothing to be gained that the team wouldn’t get just from bringing him in as a reliever this year. Then let him go to spring training next year and get prepared the right way before having him start a major league game. If he’s as good as everyone says he is, then why take any risks this year when the Nats clearly aren’t going to figure in the playoff picture?
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Washington, first in war, first in peace, last in the NL East :(
by Potomac Fan on Aug 18, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case you want to see it in "online print":
by superjuan on Aug 18, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And with a random photo: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb
by superjuan on Aug 18, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a brilliant deal for Strasburg.
He’ll get the full value out of his deal without having to opt out when it comes time for him to be arbitration eligible.
Tools Whore
by Tyler on Aug 18, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think its great deal for the Nats
I mean most of us thought it might be closer to $20+m
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all about the structure. I'm happy. And tired as heck.
Later NatsTown.
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 18, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Later Roscoe… and thanks! You’ll forever be the guy who delivered the good news.
by superjuan on Aug 18, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
later roscoe
[points to pillow]
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I signing off as well
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by PhDBrian on Aug 18, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's done
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Official release
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms on a professional contract with San Diego State University right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the first-overall selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President Stan Kasten and Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the joint announcement.
Strasburg—who stands 6-foot-4, 220 lbs and hails from San Diego—went 13-1 with a 1.32 ERA (16 ER/109.0 IP) in 15 starts as a junior for the Aztecs. Known for a strong blend of velocity and control, Strasburg fanned an NCAA-best 195 in 109.0 innings as a junior, or 16.1 K’s per 9.0 innings (tops in NCAA), en route to a 10.3/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Strasburg did not issue more than two walks in any game this season, and walked one or fewer batters in 10 of 15 starting assignments.
The 2009 recipent of both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, Strasburg posted 13 double-digit strikeout totals in 2009, and he worked scoreless ball seven times in 15 starts. His regular season and conference-tournament efforts—San Diego State went 14-0 when he pitched—were largely responsible for the Aztecs securing their first NCAA Regional berth since 1991.
In three collegiate seasons, Strasburg went 22-7 with seven saves and a 1.59 ERA (43 ER/243.1 IP) in 52 games for San Diego State. He was San Diego State’s closer as a freshman and their top starter each of the last two seasons. In three seasons at SDSU, he was twice named Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Year, and in 2007, he was named MWC Co-Freshman of the Year.
Strasburg’s baseball experiences extend far beyond the college level, however, as last summer he pitched for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. By doing so, he became the first collegiate member of Team USA since professional players were permitted in the Olympics in 2000.
His two-start stint—during which he posted a 2.45 ERA—in the Olympic tournament, coupled with his performance last summer with Team USA’s undefeated (24-0) National (collegiate) Team, made Strasburg the recipient of the 2008 Richard W. "Dick" Case Award as Team USA’s Athlete of the Year.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by Mezza on Aug 18, 2009 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
never been happier to be wrong
and i can’t wait to hear the gory details tomorrow.
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by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 18, 2009 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Nats fans
This is a win for baseball. Glad you guys got him signed.
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by AIChief on Aug 18, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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