GameThread: Washington Nationals At St. Louis Cardinals - Game 130 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 3:15 PM EDT
Email
PrintWashington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals, Aug 29, 2009 7:15 PM EDT
Next Game
Washington Nationals
@ St. Louis Cardinals
Saturday, Aug 29, 2009, 7:15 PM EDT
Busch Stadium
Craig Stammen vs Mitchell Boggs
Clear. Winds blowing from left to right field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Did Everyone Get A Good Picture Of Pujols Posing After His Walk-Off?
• Was Riggleman Showing Faith In Lannan Or A Lack Of Faith In The Bullpen?
• Has Elijah Dukes Played A Better Game All Year Before Last Night's Effort?
• Am I The Only One Who Was Impressed By Pete Orr's Effort? (But #24 Orr? Too Soon!!)
• Does Stammen Have It In Him To Remind Pujols Not To Pose?
DC Starting Lineup...
LINKS:
Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now...
Craig Stammen
#35 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-3
210
R
R
Mar 09, 1984
'09 Stats - (4-6, 5.08 ERA), 18 GS, 1 CG, 101.0 IP, 108 H, 61 R, 57 ER, 13 HR, 20 BB, 44 K's, 1.27 WHIP, ERA+ = 85, 1.8 BB/9, 3.9 K/9, 2.20 K/BB, .273 BAA.
vs St. Louis - N/A
Origin Story - Washington Nationals' 12th Round pick, 354th overall in 2005.
Mitchell Boggs
#41 / Pitcher / St. Louis Cardinals
6-4
215
R
R
Feb 15, 1984
'09 Stats - (1-2, 4.58 ERA) 8 G, 7 GS, 37.1 IP, 52 H, 20 R, 19 ER, 1 HR, 23 BB, 34 K's, 2.01 WHIP, ERA+ = 92, 5.5 BB/9, 8.2 K/9, 1.48 K/BB, .340 BAA.
vs DC - (0-0, 6.00 ERA), 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 HR, 2 BB, 9 K's, 1.33 WHIP, .261 BAA.
Origin Story - St. Louis Cardinals' 5th Round pick, 170th overall in 2005.
LINKS:
• Baseball Prospectus | Future Shock: Fixing What Ain't Broke - Kevin Goldstein
"Between the Stephen Strasburg factor, prime-time coverage on the MLB Network, and just a general growth in interest, the 2009 draft was quite easily the most publicized baseball draft ever. As such, the August 15th signing deadline received the most publicity ever, and more people were exposed to a system quite unlike what those familiar with football and basketball's talent procurement systems expect."
• Boggs looks to log innings, not miles | stlcardinals.com: News - Matthew Leach
"Boggs hasn't always pitched well this year, but he's handled himself very well. Despite bouncing back and forth between Triple-A Memphis and St. Louis all year, he's never complained. And, at times, he's pitched very well."
• Riggleman hopes to stick - STLtoday.com - Rick Hummel
La Russa on Riggleman: "I really enjoyed him as a teammate in '77, which was the last year I attempted to play," said La Russa. "He loved the game and ... he's a product of the Cardinals' system and you know he learned a lot of things. And I don't think he got enough credit for what he did with the Cubs.
• Pujols ends game with fireworks - STLtoday.com - Rick Hummel
"There were at least four standing ovations of note Friday night at Busch Stadium..."
• Riggleman: I asked Morgan to alter slide - Washington Times - Mark Zuckerman
"If Jim Riggleman had his druthers, Nyjer Morgan never would have slid headfirst into third base Thursday afternoon and thus never would have suffered a season-ending hand injury..."
For A Cardinals Fan's Perspective, Check Out the SB Nation's St. Louis Cardinals Blog:
Michael Wilbon Says: "WAY TO GO NATS!!!
323 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Chiefs win 4-0 in game 1 of a doubleheader
Marco Estrada goes 6 giving up 2 hits. Ross is next in about a half an hour.
They are currently 3 back but by nightsend could be 1.5 out because of SWB’s doubleheader..
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
A little off topic, pregame here:
Is there any word from the Redskins about the Colt Brennan vs. Chase Daniel situation at QB?
I'm sure ROSCOE will have that if he shows up, I'm partial to the Saints myself, just saw they're pounding the Raiders...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Time to give Boggs a beating, this is usually the Nationals 10+ run game...then tomorrow they'll lose a close one...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
what do i need to know about this Stammen character?
soft throwing lefties = STL kryptonite
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Another in a long line of right-handed sinking fastballers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
One-out triple for the Guzzzzzz!! Now do your job Zimmerman!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
Zimmerman hits one far enough...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Sac fly to right, 1-0 DC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
far enough for a run
that sun looks brutal out there
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Boggs has some nice heat, kinda all over the place early...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Boggs seems a bit off tonight
haven’t seen that many innings from him this year, but his pitches don’t seem to have their normal bite
Think they signed him for two, he was up for Arb, that's why the Marlins dealt him...
Checking…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, just one-year at $2.95...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that'll go up
I’m guessing he’ll get re-signed then? Just assuming since he’s still here after the trade deadline.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Rizzo called him a part of the future, which is why I assumed they had another year...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta say, i wouldn't mind seeing Zim and Hammer hitting in the 3 and 5 spots for a few more years
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim, Dunn, Hammer, Dukes, Flores next year will be tough to get through...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
i always forget that Dunn has another year
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If he has another year like this one, DC has to cash in on Dunn at the deadline, unless he decides this is his team and wants to stay around...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
he needs to get traded to an AL contender next year. and I’m kind of amazed at how consistent he’s been in his career, so i wouldn’t worry about a contract year drop off
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
In case you didn't know he'll tie Babe Ruth for consecutive years with 40+ HR at six years if he does it this and next year...that's consistent alright...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
talk about quietly putting together a great career
playing in Cincinnati and Washington will do that, i guess
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Hasn't even sniffed the post season...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
well, that certainly isn't the type of inning that helps the liver
1 run, after hitting the ball a combined mile on a triple, sac, and foul ball to left
Nationals' bullpen is tired 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
well, since LaRussa is crazy there are 2 "long relievers" in the Cards pen
Blake Hawksworth, start warming up
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like a team from a PAL team...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
and Schumaker shows why he needs to be kept a part time player
gets no jump on a ball in the dirt, and just hangs out to dry on that grounder
Think he might have been out if he'd tried to go back to second too, either way, bad baserunning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Schu has kind of fallen off this year
mental mistakes, still a below average defender at 2b, and he’s not making good plate appearances. its kind of sad to watch, really, since i don’t really know what team he would help. hate to see players fade away like that, but it seems inevitable.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Want to see another good night from Dukes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
that guy was a beast last night
why can’t he do that day in and day out? he’s got the talent. of course, so did Lastings
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Keeps on getting leg injuries that set him back time and again...
…this year all the time off seemed to completely ruin his timing…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
so what is the story with the Orr kid?
sorry, i’ve been kind of out of it following things for the last month or so. construction next door keeps knocking out my cable and internet.
No kid, 30-year-old Canadian, played with ATL a few years, DC last year, brought back on minor league deal...
and there were finally enough injuries to open a spot for him…non-stop hustler though and just a solid player though wholly unspectacular…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
so, really high on the grit factor
gotta love gritty second basement
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Pure grit, average player with well-above average effort...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like any sinker baller though, when he's down in the zone he's brutal...looks sharp tonight...
The last two time we got to talk to Rizzo he stressed he’s all aboot sinker ballers…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
it seems like common knowledge at this point
if you pound the bottom of the zone with 2-seamers, you’ll do just fine, no matter what pitcher it is
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Now I want to see the Nationals convince Strasburg of that...if he's throwing triple digits down in the zone with a nasty hook and change, he should be special...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i think when you throw that hard, you can throw it anywhere you damn well please
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely interested to see how it translates to the Majors...
Nobody looks as dominant at this level as he did in college…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
and he is looking pretty good tonight
Boggs is the exact opposite – throws a flat as hell mid-90’s fastball, and tends to get them belt high. when he throws it in the strike zone, that is.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Attaboy Stammen
one more and youre out of the jam… and Boggs probably cant hit
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Can't recognize a curve, that's for sure...strike three called...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
i think that definitely falls into the "just don't get hurt" at bat
see: Carpenter, Chris
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't want to strain an oblique swinging away...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
went on the dl...
and he still is 2nd in wins in the Nl…Strasburg??
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Ed, Ian Desmond is the shortstop in the future plans right?
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
He's gotta be the highest rated one in the system at this point, i'd think, with Danny Espinosa a distant second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave says from what he hears the bat hasn't kept up with the defense though...
Light-hitting excellent defender…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
hit a grand slam today in a 4-0 Chiefs win
only 3 hits by the Chiefs and the Desmond homer is the deifference
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
There's the bat bring him up!!!! I wish he'd take second next year...no one else has earned 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 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, he's hitting .340 in 44 games with the Chiefs...only his 2nd HR though...get him 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 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be very surprised if he wasn't...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm listening to the Chiefs 2nd game on the radio
Great news!!!! Since Bally got called down the Bally commercials are back on the air. Bally!!!!!!!!!
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
What's Bally selling? Just Chiefs commercials?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Time Warner Cable and internet
His voice makes the commercial funny.
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Sounds like he's still on the beach in California in his mind...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I was giggling at how laid back he was in the interviews last weekend, smart kid though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
SLIDE HARRIS!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Don't know what Harris was doing, shuffling into second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he deserved to be out on principle alone
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Not like Harris...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
funny that they just mentioned the camera angle
usually in STL they show the game from straight on, not from left center. must be a different camera feed
there was a good Slate article about it a couple of months ago
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It's better than the old single camera above home, but there's been no improvement since they moved the camera to the OF...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
like the 50's era camera? i love that, especially watching the fly balls
and golf-like tracking. of course, its like sitting behind home plate in real life when you’re too high up – every pop up looks like its leaving the park
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what Nationals Park press boxes are like now, no way to judge height of pitches or flies...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
even though i do applaud them somewhat for putting the press way out there
get the fans closer, not the writers. wait, fans? i meant hopeful corporate sponsers
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
No one will buy the expensive seats behind home though, don't want to be seen spending that kind of money 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
TAWH!!!! The Amazing Willie Harris makes up for the baserunning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
Careful Stammen! Do you throw the full-count pitch over?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
you can't keep walking in the middle of the order
Lego man will eventually do something with it.
like that.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, you pitch around Pujols you get Holliday now...3-run HR...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
Holliday has completely changed this lineup
Ludwick is a good hitter, but Holliday is in a different league. I didn’t realize that until this last month.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't like giving up Wallace, but you can't argue with Holliday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i was very much against it
I’m in the Cards pool of fans who actually wanted Willingham more, since it wouldn’t likely cost Wallace. even though next year we’ll dump Glaus’s $13mil from the payroll, Holliday is going to cost a fortune to keep. and we already have to start saving to pay for Pujols. STL has never been a cheap team in terms of payroll, but Carp, Pujols, Lohse (seriously?), and Holliday is going to get Yankee-esque quickly
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
They'll have to rely a lot on the fact that it's a great place to 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Holliday's going to have a lot of money thrown at 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 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
he's already enrolled his kids in school
hoping for the old STL discount. $20million outfielders get expensive fast. like, after 1
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Holliday this year and Pujols next is going to be pricy...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i have nightmares about seeing Albert in pinstripes
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think that will happen
I dont see him leaving STL
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
i think he's one of the only players
where you can honestly just give him a blank check, and its worth it. good guy, good to the community, hell – pay him for what he’s done, not what he will do.
but a $30million contract is a big check to write. i think he has one year left, and one club option year left right now.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Please no...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Still disappointed he chose NY...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Not even that he had to go to DC...just not NY...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
hell, keep him local in Baltimore
just not the Yankees
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahh...I wouldn't go to Baltimore either...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Dunn, hit #35 and get right back in here...or pop out to the catcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Dang, Dukes just ripped that grounder through short...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The Unspectacular Pete Orr!!! Always scores them though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
a run is a run
no matter how nickel and dimey it seems. frustrating to have bases loaded with Hammer and only one run, though
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm one of the last remaining Belliard fans though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
There are a few of us...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i love that guy
I fully believe that you need a Latin 2b to win games. Joey Cora style.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised if Guzman moved to second for DC if he's still around a while...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
how close is this other guy to coming up at short?
nice to see position talent coming out of the system
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He's 23, still young, but I think he'll have a shot to make the roster if they don't sign an infielder in the offseason..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't be much worse than Alberto Gonzalez and Anderson Hernanded were...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
somebody should start a website documenting terrible middle infielders
there are so many in MLB history
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Light-hittinggoldglovers.com
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen clowns LaRue with a two-strike slider that breaks side to side across the zone...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
you know what else clown's LaRue?
sausage mascots
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm surprised he hasn't developed into a better player...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
low ceiling kind of guy
and he seems to have forgotten plate discipline this year
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
ROSCOE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Skins...
Did Chase even get into the game last night? I thought I saw they were giving all the second stringer play to Colt.
i didn't see Chase at all
any news if he’s still on the roster?
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i need to get on his twitter page
/Mizzou alum
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Maclin was ridiculous
he’s in Philly now. So between DeShaun and Maclin, they have some young fast speed in there
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i mean, he's an adequate major league player
and there’s nothing wrong with that, but its rough on this roster when you already have 2 plus hitting power outfielders, The Future in center field, and now Lugo to play 2nd in the platoon system. i just don’t know what he can get traded for, although he’s certainly better than a lot of options coming off the bench.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
STOP WALKING THESE GUYS, 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
Two down, walk avoided, now don't give it up to Albert...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
a double is a moral victory
again, its not that i understand how he gets a hit 1/3 of the time, its how he gets out the other 2/3
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That's how I knew he'd hit that HR last night...no one embarrassed Pujols for the whole 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 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bergmann interview after the game was so hard to watch...
He looked so mad and was very down on himself.
so Holliday is an IBB kind of guy now?
not sure i agree with this – i’d say take a shot with the UIBB, even with a YP on the mound
holy crap
good deke by Albert, but you gotta play has to be made
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
If I wamted to watch little league I would have watched ESPN2
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
E: 115 of '09, Guzman boots a grounder to short.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Pujols completely blocked Guzman's view...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Riggles said
You suck Guzman
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
Guzman said: "I rock? 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
so how close is this 23 year old glove kid again?
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Closer with every one of Guzman's 17!!!! 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 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What's that you say?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry
Nats fan 156 games a year. Cards fan 162. I’ll just shut up now
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
bad luck
one botched routine grounder turns into 4 runs so fast sometimes
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
SHAKE N BAKE!! SHAKE N BAKE!!!! Adam Dunn hits #35....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
i do commend Dunn for making it obvious when he hits one out
none of this suspenseful “is it deep enough” crap
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
No bout a doubt 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 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
PETE ORR IS UNSTOPPABLE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well-played Schumaker...diving play to end the Nationals' sixth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
in case you can't tell, i'm not a Skip Schumaker fan
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not a Sosa fan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
You can sorta see the Capitol dome from the upper deck...er..uh, upper concourse..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
there are a couple of sweet holes in the ground on Half Street...
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
not much you can do about the Anacostia side, i don't think
last i checked, though, STL isn’t much better. massive failed Cordish development just outside the stadium right now
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Still think PNC is the most aesthetically pleasing outfield view in baseball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
would love to see a game there
it always looks great on tv
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't been there either, pics and tv look great though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The abandoned factories add charachter...and Mr. and Mrs. Doghouse showed me an outdior exhibit on the history of the bicycle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
If only everyone had bought up land somewhere else..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
nothing against the location
lets be honest – DC doesn’t exactly have the prettiest skyline
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there any skyline? NJ boy asking here?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree. Not being allowed to build over 8-10 floors takes away from the creativity...
can’t put cool effects on top of bldgs
They used "imminent domain" down in the hood/warehouse district...
…the recession was timed perfectly to screw some of those insiders…and punish us.
i actually used to work in eminent domain stuff/blight studies/public financing
the DC plan is one of the more, how you say, “liberal” plans i have seen
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It was an ugly part of town for sure and eventually, it will be a little better...
but being near Chinatown would have guaranteed hundreds of thousands more tickets sold every year.
Heck, for ease of commutes, they could have built it in the RFK parking lot…but then comes the “no kickback” thing again. Being on the most traveled subway line would have been great.
I stay in Chinatown every time down now, that place is happenin'...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
M Street SW has some things going for it
a bar and restaurant or two would be a nice touch, especially for all the DOT folks and whatnot down there.
Chinatown is a clusterF enough as it is. I don’t want to imagine what another stadium there would do.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
But all 4 subway lines go there...instead of one. That's my thing.
One subway line…and the one that probably has the least baseball players living near the stations.
agreed
at least put it on a station that has 2 lines if you can. although, its not a terrible walk from Cap South. but yeah, nowhere near the Red Line
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Where do they all live?? Alexandria?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
on the other hand
I used to live in Kansas City. talk about putting a beautiful stadium in the middle of nowhere
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
How’s parking in KC? If our stadium was easy to drive to and parking was reasonably priced, I’d go more often…way more often.
piece of cake
Kaufman Stadium and Arrowhead share a giant parking lot, and can actually hold enough cars to sell out both stadiums at the same time, i think. plus, its just off of I-70, so there is postgame traffic, but not anything ungodley. but its still about 15 miles out of downtown KC. and there is nothing, i repeat, NOTHING anywhere near those two stadiums. i think that’s why Chiefs fans are such good pregame tailgaters
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
and of course i keep berating Schumaker
and he keeps getting hits. as long as he keeps Thurston out of the lineup i guess its all good
ALBERT....!!!! Please don't be hurt Willie...?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Harris not with the program, walks with one down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
McClellan is an interesting choice here for STL
on the other hand, anytime there is a 13 man pitching staff, interesting choices happen
Tavarez has too much spirit in him for this kind of work
Trevor Miller time? Leave it to LaRussa to use 8 pitchers in a game when you’re up 5
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
ZIMMmmm!!! 4 more runs to make it 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Zimm putting together a solid game here
he’s about 10 feet away from having 2 more RBIs
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Better get a QS tomorrow...LaRussa and his matchups...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i honestly think this is as long as Boggs has gone all year
he tires pretty quickly, and throws a lot of pitches. not exactly a good combo for somebody that you’re using to just eat a start
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer walks, Dukes can make it interesting with one swing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Dukes likes fastballs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
1-1 pitch was a generous strike call...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
That 1-2 pitch was outside 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
this is the problem with Motte
he honestly only has a fastball. don’t know how he snuck that breaking hting in there
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
definitely
could just as easily been 4 balls, but too close to take with the bases loaded
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Sa-oool!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
SA-OOL!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
LaRue is the designated enforcer of the Cards
he probably has a WWF event tomorrow, so he had to play today
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
SA-OOL!!!! There are three different tones of voice here...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Wanted to let y'all know
Chiefs Win!!!!
A double header sweep!!!!!!
Brad Eldred 6 RBis in a 6-3 win
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Eldred the Terrible!!! Haven't seen him since Spring, but he was killing the ball even then...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
DC stole all their arms...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
4 for 4 ORR!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
RONNIE B!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i swear my fridge has stopped working
this beer must be warmer than when i brought it home from the store
WELL, IF IT STARTS TO RUN AGAIN, YA BETTER GO CATCH IT...
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
ZING!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Confidence building outing for Berg-MANN!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel will build confidence in any pitcher
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope he hits him in the #'s for flossing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
even as a Cards fan
even i think the pose and bat toss was a bit much
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, they make his walk him...how about a one-pitch walk...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Might be too late for the confidence building...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
OUch, Bergmann abuses Holliday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
that was a quick little sequence
good stuff from Bergmann
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I like him out of the pen, just nasty enough to keep people off balance an inning or two...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone looking to pad stats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
the ball does seem to be carrying tonight
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn's HR carried 20 rows back in right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
and it seems like quite a few balls to the warning track
especially for groundball pitchers
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Smoltz...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you read the whole Rizzo interview elsewhere? They have their eye on someone?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I just about have the second-half transcribed, it's taking forever....
Q: Free agency this winter? For pitching?
Mike Rizzo: Yeah I think that, we’ve said, we’ve got four rookies in the rotation right now and one second-year guy, we’ve always felt that, uh, i’ve always felt that even a veteran pitcher at the top of the rotation, it doesn’t have to be a #1 quality starting pitcher, but it has to be uh, a guy that we’re going to look at in the winter, will be a veteran type of guy that can mentor the younger pitchers, and take on some innings, a guy that’s a workhorse and that works well with the younger players to get everybody a little bit down another slot in the rotation, everybody get comfortable, a little more comfortable…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I've liked everything he's said since he took over...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Have the rest of that up Monday 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 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't much interesting in Riggles, so I'm just doing the Rizzo quotes and the Minor League report...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm a firm believer in the #1 starter theory
get somebody at the top of the rotation who can eat innings and take on the other aces, and calm down the kids.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
right now, maybe
but seriously – the right guy at the top of the rotation helps everybody from #2 on down, especially with young pitchers. i know my experience in seeing this is in STL, but Andy Benes in the late 90’s helped out the whole staff exponentially. and in the early 2000’s, Matt Morris and Rick Ankiel were the two most talented pitchers, but Daryl Kile at the #1 spot held that staff together. This year, its the same thing with Carpenter and the rest of the rotation – a healthy Carpenter has made Wainwright and Pineiro into much more effective pitchers. and i think you’ll see this all over watching teams, that having a Maddux or Kevin Brown at the top of the rotation makes everybody better, and not just from a pure talent perspective
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah..we just need a decent pitcher. somebody who will be over .500
No way in heck will the Nats pay a pitcher 6 or 8 million dollars
Don't mention Benes around Strasburg....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i just love the fact
that Smoltz had career splits against 3/4 of the base coaches in yesterday’s game
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm happy with the STL Smoltz pickup
although I’m seeing him in a relief role in the playoffs. and John Smoltz out of the pen isn’t a bad thing to have
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Harris K's looking...Guz?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Guzman pops 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 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Fangraph up momentarily, gotta head out, post game later...
Punchin’ out…thanks for hanging y’all…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
its been fun
I’ll be back again in full Nats fandom, promise
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i always love cheering agains the Phillies
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, who doesn't...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
its the Mets
i haven’t worried about them since 1987
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm actually hopeful this year for the Cards in the playoffs
just because of the Carpenter – Wainwright combination. Two starters like that can carry a team in a short series.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Carp, Wainwright, Pujols, Holliday...I'd take my chances with them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomorrow at 2:15 pm EST...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you 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 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
well, there have been some disappointments in recent seasons
and sometimes hitting seems to fall apart in the postseason, with what should seem like a juggernaut of a team sucking it up late in the season. but two healthy (knock on wood) #1’s at the top of the rotation seems like a pretty great thing.
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
less Cassel = more Brodie Croyle's wife on tv
i’m willing to make that sacrifice
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
google her
i think she was the actual star of Hard Knocks when they followed the Chefs training camp
by Expatcardfan on Aug 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Welcome to the SB Nation's blog about the Washington Nationals. Federalbaseball.com Trying To Make Every Fan A Nationals' Fan.
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
GAMETHREAD SPONSOR
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
