GameThread: Colorado Rockies At Washington Nationals - Game 119 Of 162. Washington Nationals' Front Office Appreciation Day.
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 4:15 PM EDT
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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals, Aug 18, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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Colorado Rockies
@ Washington Nationals
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Ubaldo Jimenez vs Craig Stammen
Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 90.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• When The Clock Struck Midnight, Tell The Truth, What Did You Think?
• Will Stephen Strasburg Pitch For The Washington Nationals This Season?
• What Do You Think Of The Deal The Nationals Signed Strasburg To?
• Does It Bother You That Jim Bowden Was Right?
• Were The Nationals On A Winning Streak Or Something?
• BONUS ? - Do You Think Strasburg Will Show Up At Nationals Park Tonight?
DC Starting Lineup...(When They're Announced)
LINKS:
Today's Starting Pitcher Are Going To Stare At You Now...
Ubaldo Jimenez
#38 / Pitcher / Colorado Rockies
6-4
200
R
R
Jan 22, 1984
'09 Stats - (10-9, 3.47 ERA), 24 GS, 1 CG, 158.1 IP, 133 H, 63 R, 61 ER, 8 HR, 63 BB, 140 K's, 1.24 WHIP, ERA+ = 131, 3.6 BB/9, 8.0 K/9, 2.22 K/BB, .229 BAA.
vs DC - (1-1), 4.76 ERA, 3 GS, 17.0 IP, 15 H, 9 ER, 11 BB, 13 K's, 1.53 WHIP, .231 BAA.
Origin Story - 4/25/01 - Signed As An Amateur Free Agent By The Colorado Rockies.
Craig Stammen
#35 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-3
210
R
R
Mar 09, 1984
'09 Stats - (3-6, 5.24 ERA), 16 GS, 1 CG, 89.1 IP, 99 H, 56 R, 52 ER, 11 HR, 17 BB, 40 K's, 1.30 WHIP, ERA+ = 83, 1.7 BB/9, 4.0 K/9, 2.35 K/BB, .282 BAA.
vs COL - (0-1, 1.29 ERA), 1 GS, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K's, 0.88 WHIP, .208 BAA.
Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 12th Round pick, 354th overall in 2005.
• Found this in a post by MLBTraderumors.com's Ben Nicholson-Smith, entitled, "Draft Spending Roundup: Nats Set Record", and thougth it might make for a quick pre-game read:
"We don’t have all the signing information for all 50 rounds yet, but we have enough to know that the Nationals have spent more money on bonuses than any team ever has in a single draft."
For A Colorado Rockies Fan's Perspective, Check Out The SB Nation's Rockies Blog:
• Check The NatCast If You're Heading To Nationals Park.
Michael Wilbon Says: "WAY TO GO NATS!!!
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I heard Strasburg was going to be there, but just b/c its t-shirt Tuesday, haha. But seriously I wouldn’t expect him here until tomorrow to do a presser before the game, but it could happen tonight, but I haven’t heard anything.
I think he will pitch 1 or 2 innings in late September, just to put butts in the seats.
by pas493 on Aug 18, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate the front office
Lets go for 4!!!
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 for appreciation of front office
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 for +4 (and the F.O.)
"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 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be home a little after seven...
Anyone want to cover the first inning or two Game Report style 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 18, 2009 4:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
When I get back I can just have you post it here and I can copy and delete it...
Thanks. I’ll credit you accordingly.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I can do it sarcasm-report style.
Probably not appropriate given the general mood around here, though.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm is away ahh ummm wanted? Yah, aways...
by Berndaddy on Aug 18, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No sarcasm until tomorrow!
"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 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently...
…Strasburg will be in town TOMORROW and then will have a press conference Thursday (at least that is what I’ve heard from the Nationals Journal posters). So no chance of an appearance today :( Unless we are lucky!
by NatMeg on Aug 18, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cross your fingers for the weather...
…looks like T-storms are a possibility. Heading out to the park.
LET’S GO NATS GO!
"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 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it wont rain on the happiest day of the year
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore's getting rocked, looks okay down here as far as I can tell
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Light drizzle at the park, no tarp on the field.
"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 6:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Looking at the radar, it appears to be light everywhere
But you never know what could pop up later
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck to you all
And please ask someone to send a plane out west stuffed full of Ben’s Chili Bowl.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Strasburg this year
Even in the minors :(
Press conference on Friday, apparently.
by John Quinn on Aug 18, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There was just a short "stras is grate and we signs him!!!!!" promo
"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 6:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
However, no personal appearance today..
"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 6:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
Rockies:
Gonzalez – LF
Fowler – CF
Helton – 1B
Tulowitzki – SS
Hawpe – RF
Atkins – 3B
Barmes – 2B
Iannetta – C
Jimenez – P
Nationals:
Morgan – CF
Guzman – SS
Zimmerman – 3B
Dunn – 1B
Willingham – LF
Dukes – RF
Gonzalez – 2B
Nieves – C
Stammen – P
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rizzo on the pregame show...
Won’t be in major or minor leagues this year. Will go to Florida and Spin Williams will see where he is and will pitch in FIL and maybe AFL. He’s in really good shape. Hasn’t pitched since May 28. Has been doing weights and long toss.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, just changed it over to the Baltimore-Tampa Bay game.
The announcers look like carbon copies of each other, except one has melanoma twelve shades of orange on his face a darker tan.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW, it's friggin' nasty at the game tonight I'll bet.
Doghouse better make sure he’s got enough liquid to make it through tonight.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doesnt look good
hopefully it goes by
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The storm near the park is actually forming as it moves past...
Should be ok for now. The atmosphere is juicy.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NMIEH!!!
Nyjer Morgan is Ed’s hero!
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well played
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got a bit lucky with that steal there.
Not a great throw; a good one would’ve gotten him there.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool thing about Jimenez's delivery...
…noticed it in the pregame. His glove bounces up near his face after his pitch in a sort of “self defense if I need it” move. All pitchers should think about that.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
U-Ball's likely to be a several time All Star
People outside Denco don’t notice much because of his W-L record, but he’s got absolute ace stuff.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...bringing 98mph in the first inning isn't common.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be in DC...
but maybe 102 will be more common :D
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's touched 100 a couple times
Actually, he has the highest average fastball speed in the majors for starting pitchers. But it’s not just the heat, it’s the movement and he has a filthy curveball.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
Although you’re probably right about nobody else realizing, but the kid’s good. How’s Jeff Francis done this year? I’m out of touch.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Francis tore his labrum late last year and is just now tossing a bit off the mound
He won’t pitch for us this year, and probably not until next June.
He may never be the same, but he was never a velocity guy. If he can get the feel, he could be a #3 or 4. We’ve got a couple studs on the rise, though, Chacin and Friedrich.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would explain why I haven't heard much of him lately.
I thought he was interesting because he was the first pitcher I really remember succeeding at altitude. Ubaldo may be the second one.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cookie's been succeeding at altitude for years
He missed a ton of time with near fatal blood clots, but in the post-humidor era, it seems the guys who do the best will be those who can throw hard sinkers for strikes, and other pitchers who can run impressive GB/FB ratios (which is part of why Marquis is doing well this year).
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've always thought a stupid GB% would be one of the keys.
Really, I figured grounder power pitcher types would be great there, but on the other hand they’d be great anywhere.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True dat, but with the humidor, the sinker actually moves like a sinker should
Coors will always be a big park for doubles and triples, because the outfield is so huge. So we don’t just need sinker guys, but sinker guys who can accept having traffic on the basepaths.
The real key is having killer defense and stupid GB%, but it’s been working for a couple years. 2008 was an injury plagued season for most of the roster, and perhaps more of an aberration than 2007 was.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much does OF defense matter with a park like that?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It matters a ton
Our infield is Gold Glove caliber all around (except for 3B), and we basically employ two CF types in Fowler and Gonzalez.
But with the humidor, HRs are far more “normal”. It’s just a huge ground to cover, though. So the ability to cutoff balls is very important.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was what I thought.
Coors always seems like completely wide open spaces to me. (BTW, I was there for a game last year – got to watch Livan Hernandez get lit up like a Roman candle. Felt like old times. But the stadium has held up really well and still looks fantastic.)
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best part is...
He’s signed to a very affordable contract through 2014. As long as he stays healthy, he’s signed (including options) through his first or second FA year. He first was a key part of our 2007 stretch run.
Biggest problem is his pitch counts (and he walks a couple too many), but he’s thrown something like 20 quality starts in a row.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buying out FA years are a big freaking deal. Good job on that.
Part of the reason I’m excited about the Strasburg era is that the contract itself (not the signing bonus) won’t take much work to live up to. Same goes for buying out FA seasons.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The downside of the Strasburg deal is this...
The Nats didn’t even buy out all his arbitration years.
But he’s a stud’s stud, man, I hope he ushers in a new era for you.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first four years should be great, if he earns a raise in arbitration give it to him...
though some have speculated that he could perform his way out of DC’s price range…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if he does, then there are two arb years to deal with and then he moves on.
If he’s within their price range, they’ll likely buy out the other arb years and year 1 or year 2 of FA if they’re smart. Similar to what they did with Zimmerman.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never really paid attention to contract status, but I've received an education in the last 12 hours...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it...but I think they're counting 2009 as a year of that 4 year contract.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do remember reading 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 18, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are?
In that case, they haven’t bought out any arb years. Does it run through 2012 or 2013?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that's pretty LOL actually
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, this makes way more sense for Strasburg then.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh.
That’s no arb years, then.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, there's also no incentive to avoid Super Two, either.
Matter of fact, it’s in the Nats’ financial interests to have him hit Super Two, since they’d get an arb year.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what the one writer I heard mentioned...
If he wants to just get his DC years done with this was the quickest way to get his service 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 18, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, Ted Lerner has more money than God
Seriously, I don’t advocate going all Yankees payroll on us, but if he turns out that great, there’s no excuse for not paying him enough to keep him.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's getting more credit from a lot of people for not being teh cheep.
I don’t share everyone’s excitement over it – he did what he was supposed to do, and it says something that we’re so happy that something that was supposed to happen actually did happen. He’s not absolved, but this is at least a step toward competence.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, he did well
And y’all signed Dunn, there’s some progress here and there a bit. But to find that contract bought no arb years….that really is lol bad.
But still, you guys do have some pieces and record notwithstanding, I’d rather be a Nats fan than a Royals or O’s fan these days…
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do we know if he'll be good? Plus, Boras wouldn't let it happen...I assume.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you never can truly know
I mean, you know he’ll be good, but you never know that his arm won’t fall off in the next year or two.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not having him throw this season may be a good move.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's not a guarantee it avoids all the arb years
See the Super Two note above. On the other hand, not buying out the arb years is kind of dumb proof that the Lerners will spend
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way would Boras want that for Strasburg.
One year of arb was probably the best the Nats could’ve realistically hoped for, unfortunately.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least until some kind of contact
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn K's to end the inning and the leadoff man is stranded...
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 7:21 PM EDT 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 18, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, it's was 99 mph heat up and tailing away...Good reason.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp thinks "outstanding" at home is 26-33.
I will now find some lighter fluid.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is outstanding
nice to see mediocrity is not accepted
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outstanding isn't a relative term
At least be over .500 before you say that. Just because the Nats are LOLtastic on the road doesn’t mean they’re good at home.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A dinger is just a Hawpe, skip, and a jump away
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad sounds a barbaric hawpe as he rounds the bases...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willingham can even it in the bottom of the 2nd...
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw that fastball to Dukes...see what happens...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are now officially pushing season tickets for 2010. Nice timing.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-out RBI double, STAMMEN!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NMIEH!!! Opposite field single and a 2-1 DC lead.
Nyjer Morgan is Ed’s Hero!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that's our weakness...Erroret Outkins at 3B
If Ian Stewart were in the lineup, that’s the 3rd out
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring back Vinny Castilla, he would've picked 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 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd have to reanimate him
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He still takes BP with the team once in a while
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think he'll make the third out at second?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Who?
I don’t know.
THIRD BASE
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, you're exposing U-Ball's weakness this year
When he finds trouble, it’s usually with two outs and instead of cleaning up, he hits a guy or walks a bottom-of-the-order player.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's cool, that plays into the Nats' inability to score with two outs, the last three games excepted
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More good news for the Nats? Kasten coming up next with DEB!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmm...Rizzo?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, just hype for the pick.
He’ll get his whistle whetted. Good job, kid.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stan basically said Rizzo gets the job unless he's being a jackass
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's how I read it but I've heard 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 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me 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 18, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
He’s done what he absolutely needed to do – trade NJ, sign Strasburg. He should get a shot without the interim tag at the very least.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that Rizzo and Boras got into a nasty shouting match during crunch time. Hilarious.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that Rizzo and Boras got into a nasty shouting match during crunch time. Hilarious.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GIVE MIKE THE JOB!!! GIVE MIKE THE JOB!!! GIVE MIKE 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 18, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA! Kasten whining about the contract
I’ve got to think that was tongue-in-cheek, but if it wasn’t that would be even more awesome.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MissC getting a quiet shoutout from Carp
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could've mentioned her blog at least...(laughs)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 7:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Dibble just broke the land-speed record for cliches
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back in a few, have to take a phone call...DC better still have the lead when I get back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Riddle me this:
If your leadoff hitter is struggling, you drop him in the lineup ….to 2nd? Where you should probably have your best overall hitter (not counting power)?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not really struggling, but he's struggling a bit against RHers recently
He’s actually had a pretty good last week overall, especially in the series before the Marlins series
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GL, gotta jam to rehearsal
Glad I checked out Federal Baseball.
As unofficial ambassador of the Purple Row (and former DC resident), I extend a hand covered in chili and peace.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
by Mondogarage on Aug 18, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks though I'm not gonna shake that chili covered hand...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 8:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
How a bout some trivia?
This question is not about the Rockies or the Nats but this answer was in the news.
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which player leads in career doubles for active players?
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garret Anderson?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anytime,
(whispering) just dont led Ed know
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Public clues. The in-the-news and Texas helped.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you just said perfoma...Uh? Was he on the list?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's whispering, I hear something...
That was a quick fourth…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how Pudge will do with the Rangers? Didn't they have 5 great catchers last year?
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only one I know is Saltalamacchia
easy for me to say
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the Rangers keep the Sawx out of the playoffs
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teagarden I believe was another if I'm not mistaken? And didn't they have Gerald Laird?
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibble, his name was Matt HUTCHINSON.
Not Harrison.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I'm banned from Twitter again.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So quick to ban...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibs just did his first twitter in weeks.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it in English?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of baseball-related, or known Twitterers got hacked apparently..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rdibs29? I think?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rdibs49...
Is getting his # wrong like calling him Rod?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ManlyMcMuscle
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Syracuse...
Marco Estrada has been the best Chiefs pitcher lately. His last 5 starts, he has only given up 3 runs and they all came in one outing. He has gone 6 scoreless tonight
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we trusting the bullpen or not these days...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coin flip... heads!
Bash away.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second-time around Stammen is making me angry...
The Strasburg Glow is fading…Ah, NO it’s not!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhh.. Yes!!!!!!!!!!
Strasburg!!!!!!!
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on a minute, new Bob Nightengale tweet is interesting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergie gets the job done
headed to the bottom of the sixth
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
USA Today Sports Writer...Compulsive Twitterer...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm?? What did Kasten mean then?
The Nats not only are talking to several GM candidates, but one that would be the manager and have a key front office role.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIZZO!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm....
I have no idea if I can believe anything anymore.
I am a Vikes fan and after what Favre did I have no idea what to believe
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, I didn't know. So sorry.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sports + Corporations = Corporate Speak.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's Davey Johnson, that's the only way I'm onboard. But he's said he's done managing.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried @-ing Bowden last night, even complimented him...but 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 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon he called the contract exactly...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said 11:57... I believe he was signed at 11:58!!!
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my joke earlier today...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone said a midnight agreement too, but he pulled $15 out of his...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I called it accurately too and so did a million people who knew it wouldn't be 20 mill
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was sticking by Buster!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boras wanted $20...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL Teams do that sometimes
not sure bout the NBA
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bummer Stammen couldn't get the lead through 6 for a QS
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
QUALITY STARTS???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang, Bergmann's dealing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I WONDER HOW MANY QS'S STRASBURG WILL HAVE
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmm dreaming...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for March...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-6-3 DP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BERGIE IS GOOD!!!!
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bergie's the BEST!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sac by Lightning Morgan....and now the GUZZZZZzzzzz
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we get a shot to light Beimel 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 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TAWH!!! Singles to start the seventh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw Kearns in the dugout. He's coming off the DL soon. Padilla hasn't gotten many looks.
Don’t forget…we called Morse up too.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if Riggles will work him 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 18, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MORSE CAN PLAY
first or third… and hit. He is really good
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm admittedly judging him against Langerhans talent-wise, having never seen him play...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't compare Langerhans to Morse unless you want to start crying
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Langer-hits is actually doing well in Seattle
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't watch AL baseball unless forced...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 hour snoozefest...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can't play D. Dude's got an iron glove
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be heavy. - signed Literal Guy.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what it would feel like to get tagged by it
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It feels like burning
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it may taste like burning
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bent my Wookiee.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My breath smells like cats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang it's "cat food"...i stink...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My cat's breath smells like cat food*
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went from memory...should know not to do that by 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 18, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So did I.
These brain cells could be used to cure cancer, but no.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY BALL TO WIN IT NEXT HALF...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was quick...next 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 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riggles is still pissed aboot 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 18, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burnett gets a McChatty...
This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com.
Federal Baseball.com: Coming Off The Best Day Yet, Feeling More Forgiving.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And here comes Sports Goggles...
Burnett kinda stunk tonight.
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 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These pitchers sorta have our number
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well they sure have the Big Walky's number...
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 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That HR had that feel to it, didn't it...
Bring out Strasburg quick!!! Whenever things get bad he should stick his head out of a door somewhere and wave…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BJ Upton just whacked a homer against the Orioles in the 6th...needs a double for cycle
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HIt him in the back in his next AB...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felling a little vindictive tonight?
I thought it was all joy in NatsTown.
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 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still thrilled, no one was making fun of the Nationals today, wherever i listened...
THough I did hear some player-anger about the amount…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nats' player anger?
or players from other teams?
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 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know who it was, but XM kept playing a quote from someone saying, I've played with veterans who never made that much...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawpe almost ended 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 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another freaking weekend of Yankees and Red Sox. Saturday’s Fox game and ESPN’s Sunday game.
Last time 3 of the 4 games were televised nationally.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Failure of imagination in the scheduling department
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 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IAN DESMOND WITH A RBI WALKOFF SINGLE...
AND THE CHIEFS WIN 1-0 AS HE GETS THE STANDARD PIE INTHE FACE DURING THE INTERVIEW
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See you in September, Desmond...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time the Nats were on *NATIONAL* TV?
WAS IT OPENING DAY LAST YEAR?
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That I remember 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 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too...sitting high above first...next to last row...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh. I got lucky as heck that game with my ticket.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nationals' site crashed on me that morning, i had to stubhub it and it hurt...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
vs. Phillies when the Phils clinched the division, Sept. 08
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAS THAT LAST YEAR OR THE YEAR BEFORE
OR BOTH?
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOUSTON — For the second time this season, the Marlins have promoted infielder Gaby Sanchez from Triple-A New Orleans.
Adding Sanchez gives the club some depth now that first baseman Nick Johnson is nursing a strained right hamstring.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOO!!!! NICK!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O...K...no rally that inning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SHAKE RALLY IN THE NINTH. Caps and no spaces???
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clippard is dealing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should've stuck with the fastball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 outs to get 2 runs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THEGENERALCOMESTHROUGHWITHALEADOFFSINGLE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or at least he is until Clint Barmes takes him deep...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THATWORKEDOUTWELL
IGUESSWEWILLJUSTNEED3RUNSINTHE9TH
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BELLIBELLIBELLI!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOLIDCONTACTCOMEONBELLIARDKNOCKAHOMER
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'MONBRIDGETTE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WEWANTMORSE!!!WEWANTMORSE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NYJERMORGANISMYHERO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANDIWROTETHATBEFORETHESINGLE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANYJERSINGLE
STAYINALIVEGUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THEGUZZZZZZZZZZZZZGIVESZIMASHOT!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZIMMER-FLIESOUTTOENDIT...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ITHOUGHTHEHITTHATHARDER
The rally typing kind of worked
keep the caps lock no spaces in mind
And guess what?
We got Strasburg!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ryzim22 on Aug 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the-- Chico and Rivera warming?!
"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 9:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Are they letting writers pitch?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 18, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's weird alright...he's not on the roster..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine it's a side to see his progress. He'll have to come up when the younglings hit their innings limit
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see old Slowhand...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear I saw his name on the ribbon board above the bullpen...
May have been yet another scoreboard screwup.
"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 9:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, Peter Franchise...that was not the way to keep your title.
Fail.
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 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Later sir, gots lots to do...
Punchin’ 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 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOooooooooo!!!!
"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 9:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
+00000ooooooooo!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least it was a quick game. Bought you a half hour.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...did a phone interview with Bloomberg News mid-game too...
So i already checked a few things off my list…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DOGHOUSE. Did Listach get a new number yet? I bet he bails on 37 before the season ends for merchandising $$$$$
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Listach should make "Moneybags" buy 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 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot to look. I better get that Listach #37 jersey soon--collectors' item!
"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 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
000000000000000oooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Dunn and Zim didn’t add much to the offense. Defense was ok, though.
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 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis tomorrow night...
The Nats never have 1 game winning or losing streaks…until now. Will win tomorrow.
by RoscoeNats on Aug 18, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget BALLY-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 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROSCOE?? Did you record game while watching 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 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kasten quotes on Rizzo? If not I'll wait til the MLB.tv replay is 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 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should say "Please" if you can...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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