GameThread: Colorado Rockies At Washington Nationals - Game 120 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 6:49 PM EDT
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Colorado Rockies
@ Washington Nationals
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park
Jason Marquis vs Collin Balester
Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• What Do The Nationals Have Against Mike Rizzo?
• Where Were All These Leaks During The Strasburg Negotiations?
• Do You Think The Nationals Told Strasburg About Their GM Plans?
• Good Bally Or Bad Bally? Which Shows Up Tonight?
• Can't They Just Promote Rizzo If He's Not GM?
DC Starting Lineup...
LINKS:
Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...
Collin Balester
#40 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-5
195
R
R
Jun 06, 1986
'09 Stats - (1-2, 6.00 ERA), 5 GS, 24.0 IP, 26 H, 17 R, 16 ER, 9 HR, 6 BB, 13 K's, 1.33 WHIP, ERA+ = 72, 2.3 BB/9, 4.9 K/9, 2.17 K/BB, .277 BAA.
vs COL - N/A
Origin Story - Montreal Expos' 4th Round pick, 114th overall in 2004.
Jason Marquis
#21 / Pitcher / Colorado Rockies
6-1
210
L
R
Aug 21, 1978
'09 Stats - (13-8, 3.55 ERA), 23 GS, 2 CG, 1 SO, 157.1 IP, 148 H, 68 R, 62 ER, 11 HR, 51 BB, 78 K's, 1.26 WHIP, ERA+ = 128, 2.9 BB/9, 4.5 K/9, 1.53 K/BB, .250 BAA.
vs DC - (4-4, 3.44 ERA), 1 BS, 1 HLD, 1 GS, 1 SO, 89.0 IP, 81 H, 34 ER, 10 HR, 33 BB, 44 K's, .28 WHIP, .245 BAA.
Origin Story - Atlanta Braves' 1st Round pick 35th overall in 1996. 12/13/03 - Traded by Atlanta with LHP Ray King and RHP Adam Wainwright for OF J.D. Drew and C/OF Eli Marrero. 12/19/06 - Signs as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs. 1/6/09 - Traded by Cubs to Colorado Rockies for RHP Luis Vizcaino.
Washington Nationals vs Jason Marquis...
Josh Bard - 3 for 6, .500 AVG, 1 RBI.
Ronnie Belliard - 5 for 13, .385 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI's.
Adam Dunn - 7 for 31, .226 AVG, 1 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI's, 8 BB, 7 K's.
Cristian Guzman - 1 for 8, .125 AVG.
Willie Harris - 1 for 7, .143 AVG.
Nyjer Morgan - 4 for 11, .364 AVG, 1 RBI, 2 SB.
Josh Willingham - 3 for 11, .273 AVG, 1 2B.
Ryan Zimmerman - 3 for 12, .250 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
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Michael Wilbon Says: "WAY TO GO NATS!!!
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Anyone watching? Running late, be home by the second...
Let’s Go Nats Go!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
No way Marquis shuts out DC again!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 6:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Need a game report?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No thanks, have game on radio and heading home now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Aw man, I was on a roll 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 Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Bally!!! No 2nd inning HR's!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Throw moar Streyekz!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hello eNatstown
Battlestar is having trouble with his weapon systems so far this evening.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
He was born with to much Red Bull
It can give his pitches wings
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Battlestar needs his control computers worked on
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Hey look, clowns!
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
not watching
he made a throwing error to first? how do you miss dunn?
Are we mathmatically out of the WC?
I know its small, but…
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Could have been much worse
Only 2.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Ok how many batters does the star get tonight?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I think he wont see the pitcher this inning.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Nice play by Christian for out 2.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
yes he gets Ianneta to swing for the out
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Yeah, that works.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
it was way outside, but it worked
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
That was close
he bunted just a tad to hard
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
for those not watching on tv its 1-2
Dunn batting now
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
dunn walks with a man on 3rd
somewhere Rob Dibble is crying
Hammer hits sharply to Tulo for the DP :-(
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Marquis with the double to lead off the inning
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Hammer with a nice warning track catch on a foul ball
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Battlestar is going to gas the outfielders in a hurry tonight
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Off the wall to right over Dukes head
Marquis scores on the triple
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Battlestar stays in the game
Lets hope he riggled something out of him
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Battlestar vs Helton with a runner on third
Bard almost picks off Fowler on third
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Its 3-0 and we are going to the BP!
in the second with one out! ugh
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Now Saul goes 3-0 to Hawpe and walks him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Short leash on Bally...was he that bad?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Somewhere in Syracuse Marco Estrada is smiling...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
shewwww out of the inning
with the bases loaded
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Battlestar was so bad tonight
We should consider shutting him down for repairs (AAA)
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Heh, Belliard took two...2 down on 3 pitches...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't remember seeing Saul bat before....?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Bard dances one out to RF for the single!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Switch hitter according to ESPN
thats kind of funny
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Switch "hitter"
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
what does he get 3 or 4 at bats a season
counting spring
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
They really make the opposing pitchers work hard for those oots.
Hahahaha.
Sigh; gag.
Patience, Grasshoppers. Patience.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
hi MissB
We are lucky only to be down 2. Battlestar was terrible
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Was listening to it on the radio on my way home.
It sounded REALLY, really, rally AWFUL.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Nope, I was always with NBC, but a good friend was a 60 Minutes producer.
So I got to hang out with her there some.
He was truly a TV pioneer.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
I don't now.
I did a while back…mostly in SF.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Yeah, major loss with
Hewitt and Cronkite gone within a month of each other. Two lions of TV and idols for all of us who tried to tell stories .. and get the fact right.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
No joke.
I don’t even watch the news now.
And I actually quit TV news after I watched the brash young j-school grads come in and know how to technically put together a story or show, but have no context or much appreciation for the facts.
Wait, I sound like the old guy who yells at the kids to get off his lawn, right?!
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
noone gets the fact right anymore?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Hey, how's that ear and how are you feeling?
100%, I hope (less the suck of the game so far)
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
How is this game not eleventy billion to one yet?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
Just got word of another Blogger Day!! Get to interview Riggles!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Can someone explain the caught stealing home?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
Attempted pickoff at 2nd would've caught the runner.
The runner at 3rd darted home and got caught in a bit of a rundown in the meantime. End of inning.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a Rockies fan...and it perplexes me
Gonzo took off for second, got in a pickoff, Barmes takes for home, and they got him
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
I was eating and came back to find that description on GameDay and couldn't figure it out...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Hamstering.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Ryan "Gold Glove" Zimmerman barehands another bunt attempt and throws out Dexter Fowler!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
he's a talented player for sure. Too bad Dexter didn't bunt it over to Dunn
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewrightshot/
Heh...(Don't tell the others, but I miss Nick Johnson!)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
(never should have fired Manny, shhhh)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
(Me neither just wanted to think of a random secret)...I gave Riggles his props in an interview I did yesterday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Im sure they'll have to amputate
NJ injuries…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I hope manny gets another shot
he has future great manager all over him, but things did get out of control under his flag.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Everyone said, the first managing job is a learning experience, now he has time to refine approach and try again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I honestly didn't see it.
He needs to be a bench coach next and then swipe away the manager’s job at the all-star break
Bingo, we have a winner here.
No more calls folks.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Ed, Ed, Ed....get over it!
You know they are playing better since saying hast la vista to Manny.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
The curse has ended Ed
Results speak for themselves…including a sweep of the Fish.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Heh.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
I even replaced NJ on my fantasy team
With Big Papi…who is now back on the right pills.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Yea he's on fire
Some other team dumped him earlier in the season and I just stuck him on the bench to see if he warmed up.
Im 3 games in front at this stage…hoping it keeps going.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I thought Strasburg Day would have been perfect...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Too much improbability at once
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Teddy should not win a race until the Nats have a playoff game in DC
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Rizzo update of sorts
God knows what ’s going on in Nats Park…
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/19/AR2009081903562.html
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
RIZZO!! RIZZO!! 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Im now predicting .... STAY
I should be a bookie.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
RIZZO!!! CLAP, CLAP...clap, clap, clap!
I hope he stays.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
I've given up predicting the FO
Just when you think you’ve got their measure…they pull a Strasburg on you.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Yep, small part, but still has some ownership.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Actually I think your right
but a few other guys with ownership lost other jobs with the team in the past. I recall an article back in like April about it on NatsPride website
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I remember an article
Said something like its complicated to get rid of Kasten because of the ownership…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I just can't see them not keeping Rizzo, that's why I'm determined to hammer this story to death...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Me either...
I was a bit shocked by the media yesterday. But Im a firm believer in the Chico.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Why string Rizzo and the rest of us along?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
God knows Brian
But it seems to be the way these guys operate…they’ve never made a quick decision in their lives.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I know they have to go through the interview process before hiring, that's why they had to promote from with in with an "interim" status to avoid doing the interviews in March when everyone had jobs...
…and though they won’t say anything, all of this may just be what the “have” to do to satisfy the demands of whatever regulations there are before officially hiring 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
sure but you could do that in a week
as long as you interview at least one candidate from a minority group
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I didn't mind the interview search...
but I think now the Stras stuff is done – they need to make a call either way. Give some ppl some certainty and start getting it together for next season. In a way – I would have preferred that they have a manager also in place soon for next season…but I suspect they might want to wait and see if there are other alternatives (ie. Valantine).
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Varmas! Not another homer....
but it is. Rockies 4-1
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Is it the end of the line for Baly?
Or do we start Operation Bullpen?
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I think a few of these guys have worked out better
JD has done well. Stammen is great.
But Baly really hasnt done the job…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Martis? How's he doing? Haven't had time to check the Minors recently?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ill check
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
last start
RHP Shairon Martis scattered five runs on ten hits and two walks over 6IP with three strikeouts.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I think Bally is out of the rotation
and likely back in AAA
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Barmes hugs the line with a fly that goes out, 4-1 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone going to Strasburg Day tomorrow?
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
PADILLA!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Mezza your man is not showing me much
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
4A...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither is Kearns
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
OH SNAP
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
OH SNAP
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Guz...
do yer job here.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Sweeeeeeet, isn't it?
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
isn't that the same sopt sheffield got his "homer" off us a few months ago
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
NMIMH!!!! Triples off the out-of-town!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
The man is a machine.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
THE GUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzz!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz loves hitting with Morgan in scoring position
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Here comes an RBI single from Zim..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Pete Franchise didn't like being Teh G0at last night.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
RBI Double, but...........
We’ll take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Time for a Donkeyball?
Or do they just put up four fingers and face The Hammer?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Give it up, Marquis!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hoss-ball now.
He better bring Zim in.
Just sayin’
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
But Hoss gets on base...
but Pete didn’t score.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
ZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM!
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Close.
RBI double!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I smell a walky...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
An infield single by Dunn? You can't make this stuff 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Improbability!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Outstanding play by Stewart to save a run
But Donkey with the opposite field approach
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Zimm should get some votes for MVP this season in the NL
I think he is having one top 3 seasons ciubting his glove
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Got to get Gold Glove
Errors or not… the plays he makes…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
That has got to be a done deal
If not I will never respect the award again
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
He may have a shot now that David Wright is on the DL...
possibly for a while.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Im just glad he back to playing the way he should
Last year was a blip…now he looks like the player we always knew he was.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
7th -best fielding % in the NL....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd Most errors?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
thats the killer right there
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Fan Graphs ranks his value as 4th in the NL
H ram first, Pujols second, Utley third, Kemp 5th…
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I actually think he might take it, was devil's advocating a bit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
GG...don't think anyone will win an MVP on DC for a while now, even if they might deserve it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not until we we're on a playoff run
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I was just kidding
I would be really shocked if Pujhols does not get the MVP. Although Han Ran deserves it probably.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Who gets Cy Young?
Lincecum?
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Yeah... overall
Among third basemen, Zimmerman’s UZR/150 ranks tops in the big leagues (18.5)…. The #2 guy in the National League (2-6 are all in the AL) is Casey Blake at 5.4.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Top Ten UZR/150 in the Majors at 3b
Zimm (18.5)
Crede (16.5)
Longoria (16.1)
Beltre (12.4)
Figgins (12.0)
Inge (10.4)
Blake (5.4)
Feliz (5.1)
Rolen (5.0)
Kouzmanoff (3.4)
Mora (1.6)
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Last year's gold glover at 3b, by the way
David Wright has a -9.2 UZR/150 this season.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to joke that Zim's finally hitting well enough to win the Gold Glove...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Except it's not a joke
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, his UZR/150 is second highest (among all positions) in baseball
In what might be detrimental to the stat’s significance, Juan Rivera (19.8) has been #1 in baseball, though he’s played just over 700 innings in the field.
Beyond Rivera, it starts to look a little more like you’d expect it to. Zimm, Franklin Gutierrez, Jack Wilson…..
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Rivera
has been in my fantasy team this year… like gold…points just keep coming in.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Not arguing that Rivera is a heck of a hitter
But he’s not known for his glove. UZR/150 judges only his defense. Ultimate Zone Rating per 150 games
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Wins above replacement
Zim = 5.5 again 4th behind the above
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I'm resurrecting this subthread when ZIm hits a downturn
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm wondering
Did someone tell Marquis he was back in St. Louis or something?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
Dibs has such a man crush for the Donkey
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Zow, you have been hitting the books too hard!
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Someone's gotta tell Hammer
To lay off the sinker. Not like a lot of hitters haven’t figured that part out about facing Marquis this year, but still…. His last two AB, he’s hit the ball a combined 12 feet.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Heh, just saw someone walk up the steps behind home with a Strasburg Jersey and it wasn't me...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Might have to retire that Papelbon jersey, right?
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Havent we proved that the Papelbon jersey brings in wins?
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Only when Ed wears it in DC, if I remember correctly.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
I wanted to retire it the second I saw him do the Riverdance routine...He was a scary closer before that...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
And avoids getting hit over the head with a beer bottle...
We need to work out its WAR
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
What's replacement-level? A Jose Guillen jersey?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
hehe
Nice.
I was going to say Brandon Watson….but he’s playing bass on a band somewhere…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I've seen more than one Guillen jersey floating around here.
I wonder what the overlap is between Guillen jersey owners and Brashear jersey owners.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
wow...
Wonder if anyone has got a Wilkerson jersey…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Shut up...it was on sale..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Think he got traded two weeks later...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Rofl
Gold…. should be a collectable.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
It's pristine, I've never worn it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
No American has ever hit more homers in San Juan!!!
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Last player to ever wear an Expos' jersey...
In an exhibition game in Japan…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
you never know, some rich Canadian may want the jersey someday
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I do remember him being the last Expo
So to speak.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
by the way, I am fairly sure this is true
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
I actually liked the Hiram Bithorn games...they were fun to watch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw one and thought it was cool and sad at the same time.
2 home stadiums made me feel really bad for the players
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Yeah, it must have been horrible having two-thirds of your games be away game...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they did one San Juan to the west coast trip
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
He's retired now...
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2008 for the Toronto Blue Jays
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
The Nationals announced that they have sold 6,000, $1 tickets in three hours for Friday’s Stephen Strasburg press conference.
Don’t worry if you were not one of the people who purchased them on online. There are still 1,000 walk-up tickets available from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday. If you can’t make it to the ballpark, MASN will carry the presser live on MASN and MASN HD.
I'll be down Saturday and Sunday, but no Strasburg Day for me...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Nats WAR leaders
ZIM = 5.5 4th in NL
Morgan = 4.8 7th in the NL (Pirates are so dumb)
Willingham 3.2 16th in the NL (wonder how high if he actually was a starter all year)
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Lannan leads all pitchers at 1.4 WAR
38th best pitcher in NL for WAR
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
his defense hurts him too much
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
would be 6th in NL if only hitting counted
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Villone's last batter
Let’s hope it’s because he’s gotten out of the inning……….
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
HBP and two-out walk would be horrible way to have this blown open...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Though it would be pretty typical
Alas, Villone struck out Hawpe!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon DUKES!!! Start the rally...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Or not...
Dukes needs to work on his patience again.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Beimel warrming....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
BEIMEL!!!!!!
(I hope he kinda sucks tonight though.)
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Love to see him blow the lead...he's got short sleeves showing off his tats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Villone walks the lefty and is lifted...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
I would cut him after this season
he stats are luck inflated and stil mearly ok
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Yea think so too
Will be a bit of different bullpen this time around…im hoping anyway…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
They had $180 mill available for Teixeira, I think there's room to add a few players for 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
Not sure it works like that. But Im hearted to hear that FO has identified needs:
- middle infield
- veteran starter
- verteran relief pitchers
Thank god Bowden is not in charge.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I just mean the amount they were willing to add on a per year basis...though I know they still won't spend 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Mauer says hi
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
But fair point all the same
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
How many people in Australia?
Australia has ordered 21 million doses of swine flu vaccine with mass vaccinations to start nationally within weeks.
21,882,646
hehe.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
I gues 882,646 people are going to sweat this out
whats that the size of Perth
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
about 1 mil from memory
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Well, it is their winter...traditional flu season.
Plus there’ are all those sheep.
Heh.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
not as many sheep - thats New Zealand'ers :P
Coming to the end of the flu season…thank god. I missed it this year.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Snark humor fail.
But glad you missed the flu.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Got it last year
I was seriously laid out for like a week. Ive only ever had it twice. So I got a free flu vaccine through work this year… seems to have worked.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
The last time I got a flu shot was the last time I got the flu...
and probably the worst case I’ve ever had. Did major damage to my vocal cords.
However some would say that’s a benefit. Heh.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
heh
Do u have a squeeky voice?
I was seriously sick. I wouldnt force myself to go to hospital thou…I know how much it costs the taxpayer! hehe.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Or makes you sicker...with all those
sick people there.
No squeaky voice, just not much voice that gives out quickly in crowds or on the phone. And I can’t sing a note anymore…another benefit according to some. :-)
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
I cant even sing in the shower...
Although im partial to belting out a few Sinatra numbers at times…heh
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
"In the weee, small hours of the morning..."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
"Fly me to the moon..."
“I did it my way…”
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
I had it last November...
Got my buddy to drop of 10 cans of chicken soup and a bunch of gatorade and meds outside my door.
I must have lost a heap of weight…I dont remember eating much during it.
It’s seriously a nasty disease.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Pitcher WARs for 2009
Name WAR
Jordan Zimmermann 1.9
John Lannan 1.4
Craig Stammen 0.9
Ross Detwiler 0.9
Joel Hanrahan 0.4
Joe Beimel 0.2
Garrett Mock 0.2
Julian Tavarez 0.2
Scott Olsen 0.1
Jesus Colome 0.1
Kip Wells 0.1
Tyler Clippard 0
Wil Ledezma 0
Shairon Martis 0
Steven Shell 0
Jason Bergmann -0.1
J.D. Martin -0.1
Sean Burnett -0.1
Jorge Sosa -0.2
Mike MacDougal -0.2
Ron Villone -0.2
Saul Rivera -0.3
Daniel Cabrera -0.3
Mike Hinckley -0.4
Collin Balester -0.5
Logan Kensing -0.5
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
KENSING!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Baly is worse than DC!
He’s gone.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Only worse because he's gotten more chances
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Aug 19, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely nothing!
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
YEAH!! Marquiz is finally out....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
Marquis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
14 groundouts later...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Brad Wilkerson got his first Home Run off Marquis...
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Oh, Wilky!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else feel Morgan is too eager to sacrifice?
He doesn’t get on often enough on his bunts. At least wait a few pitches, make him throw some more.
He's leading the league in bunt base hits!
I think…
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
since he is 7th in the NL in WAR and not a home run hitter
I think you do not ask him to change anything
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
C'mon now Guzzie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
Zimmer is gonna get a two-out RBI opp...or not...walking to get to DCMD...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Donkey is going to bounce this off the clouds...
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
No comment.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Donkey....booooooo
Earn yer pay, Dinkey.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Not another close called S3?
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
The last one of these got me in trouble...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
your the 53rd best player in the NL
SWING NEXT TIME WILL YOU
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
SOSA!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
The Times
Exactly the same situation as last night: leadoff batter in the eighth, #Nats down 1, and Carlos Gonzalez homers for the #Rockies
At least The DP gets Sosa and the Nats out of the eath wih only 1 run in.
Hammer and Dukes better bring “The Discerning Eye”
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Smoltz to the Cardinals...
Hampton has a torn rotator cuff. That poor guy. He could never stay healthy.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
he did as a rockie for a few years
but they wished he hadn’t
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Running out of chances for a rally, Hammer? Eh? Eh??
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Hammer = Teh Fail
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Nats hitters 2009 WAR
Name WAR
Ryan Zimmerman 5.5
Josh Willingham 3.2
Nyjer Morgan 2.8
Adam Dunn 1.6
Cristian Guzman 1.3
Nick Johnson 1.2
Jesus Flores 1
Josh Bard 0.4
Willie Harris 0.4
Ronnie Belliard 0.3
Wil Nieves 0.2
Roger Bernadina 0.1
Justin Maxwell 0.1
Anderson Hernandez 0
J.D. Martin 0
Joe Beimel 0
Wil Ledezma 0
Mike MacDougal 0
Jesus Colome 0
Saul Rivera 0
Joel Hanrahan 0
Steven Shell 0
Ron Villone 0
Jorge Sosa 0
Mike Hinckley 0
Julian Tavarez 0
Kip Wells 0
Sean Burnett 0
Logan Kensing 0
Craig Stammen -0.1
Collin Balester -0.1
Jason Bergmann -0.1
Austin Kearns -0.1
Corey Patterson -0.1
Tyler Clippard -0.1
Scott Olsen -0.1
Jorge Padilla -0.1
Daniel Cabrera -0.2
Garrett Mock -0.2
Shairon Martis -0.2
Lastings Milledge -0.2
Ross Detwiler -0.2
Jordan Zimmermann -0.4
Alex Cintron -0.4
Elijah Dukes -0.5
John Lannan -0.5
Alberto Gonzalez -0.7
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
The general is worth less than Cintron?
That has to make you a private
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
How can Dukes be almost as worthless as Alberto...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
its based on positional adjustments
and baserunning matters
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Ooooh....baserunning huh?....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly I am not totally sure why
but he is being compared to other RFs, and CFs when he played CF. While a CF he was really really bad. I am sure that is hurting him.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Bad D in center, bad baserunning, and an average average...it makes some sense...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
next year we stick him in RF for every game and see what he can do
I doubt he will be an MVP but I’ll bet he will be much better WAR wise
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Plus that .312 onbase% is not that exciting. Below league average
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
TAWH with two down in the aeth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
The Dooger's out for some work...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Thought it was officially over, now it's unofficial for three more out...RALLY!! RALLY!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok gents its time to score a couple or three
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
If he's getting the job, why still say a "baseball source"?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Bowden prediction...
He already nailed the Strasburg signing so he figured he’d try his hand at the GM prediction
by tengoalyrunr30 on Aug 19, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally a personnel decision I can enjoy!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I so hope that info is correct.
I would buy that based on the pre-game actions with Kasten and Rizzo out yukking it up, etc.
RIZZO!
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
A day before Starsburg day
I am getting the feeling Rizzo’s job security has alot to do with Strasburg’s success… and likely quick success
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
Thanks, Mr. Angelos!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
he could make you change channels
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
BARDO!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
Sing that sweet song Bard!!!!!!!!!!!
Now get on Bert!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 19, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, Berto!!! C'mon Morgan!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
1 out, 1 run...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Guz...
it’s the last chance.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
No more sacrificing christian
get a double
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Dunn's bases loaded K is standing out...
And no, I’m not JUST picking on Dunn…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with you....
and you know I’m a big Donkey fan. But that was just awful …and not really acceptable. Soomebody needs to tell him there’s a difference between waiting for the walk with no one on and going for the hit when base runners are in scoring position and the Nats are behind.
IMHO, of course.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Oh yeah, Booooooooooooooooooooooo!
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -
Thomas Jefferson
Later, Doc.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 19, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a close loss to a very good team
and they had their ace pitching.
"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James
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