GameThread: Washington Nationals At Pittsburgh Pirates - Game 106 Of 162.
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 5:30 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals at Pittsburgh Pirates, Aug 3, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
Monday, Aug 3, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
PNC Park
Garrett Mock vs Charlie Morton
Mostly clear. Winds blowing from right to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Split, Or A 3-1 Series Lost To The Pirates?
• Can Garrett Mock Earn His First "W"?
• What Will Rob Dibble Say About Lastings Milledge Tonight?
• Are You Surprised That So Many People Were Impressed With Elijah Dukes' Hard Slide?
• Does DC Really Have To Play Florida So Quickly After "The Trade"? I'm Not Ready For Nick Johnson In Fishstripes.
DC Starting Lineup...
- Nyjer Morgan - CF
- The Guzzzz - SS
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Donkey - 1B
- The Hammer - LF
- Elijah SSSSSSSUPER DUKESSSS - RF
- The Immortal Bard - C
- Alberto "The General" Gonzalez - SS
- YJG MOCK'D - SP!!!
LINKS:
Charlie Morton
#37 / Pitcher / Pittsburgh Pirates
6-4
190
R
R
Oct 12, 1983
'09 Stats - (2-3, 3.72 ERA), 8 GS, 38.2 IP, 40 H, 16 ER, 3 HR, 14 BB, 28 K's, 1.40 WHIP, ERA+ = 108, 3.3 BB/9, 6.5 K/9, 2.00 K/BB, .267 BAA.
vs DC - N/A
Origin Story - Atlanta Braves' 3rd Round pick, 95th overall in 2002.
Garrett Mock
#49 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-3
240
R
R
Apr 25, 1983
'09 Stats - (0-4, 7.09 ERA) 16 G, 3 GS, 26.2 IP, 41 H, 26 R, 21 ER, 3 HR, 12 BB, 18 K's, 1.99 WHIP, ERA+ = 60, 4.1 BB/9, 6.1 K/9, .267 BAA.
vs PIT - (0-1, 81.00 ERA), 1 G, 1 BS, 1 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1.000 BAA.
Origin Story - Arizona Diamonbacks' 3rd Round pick, 86th overall in 2004. 8/7/06 - Traded w/ LHP Matt Chico to the Washington Nationals in exchange for RHP Livan Hernandez.
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Basic lineup tonight, with Bard and Alberto, and Big Something at 1B...
Mock, in a Do or Syracuse start against their new rookie sensation…
I would like something better than a close game in the Nats favour, please.
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO NATS GO!
Tie the series! .500 road trip!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heroes, what we need are Heroes!!!
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NMIMH!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 6:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
He was safe!!!...... I expect a big bounce back from Morgan.....
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kicked his foot off...make'em pay!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman walks with one down...check the skies...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE HECK? How did...but it's Guz....Whaaaa???
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear it wasn't an intentional walk
Don’t know how Guz held back…..
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ali Larter just got married.
Anyone???
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked the first half 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Less Claire = better show.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of think her acting skill regressed over the course of the show.
Still, I stopped watching after I realized I wanted about half the cast to bite it.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...being up next to Chuck bought it a whole season...if they separate them, maybe not.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? You don't like the indestructible cheerleader...with abandonment issues...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if guzman starts taking walks
I’ll believe the playoffs are possible
by martins on Aug 3, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good eye, Guz.....take your base.....
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They know what Zimm likes to do.
Pregame show Ray Knight heaped praise on the Hammer. 4 less doubles and homers than Zimm in 160 fewer ABs. Hmmm
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Hammer the new face?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ladies like how his rear sticks out.
Must get ladies to the yard because the guys would follow.
Maybe a calendar? ha ha
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feel free to pitch that idea in a FANPOST...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you huffing? har
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're the greatest, but my dad says you don't work hard enough on defense. And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try, except for the playoffs.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How do they know about his rear," ask Mrs. Doghouse, "They're MEN!"
Mrs D and her friend call him “Cookie,” possibly because they want to eat him up…
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normally when we raise the pitch count on a guy, we fail after the first inning.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This time it's strike'em out, throw'em out FAIL in the first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Strike ’em out/throw ’em out to end the first. Once upon a time, Guzman was capable of getting a decent jump, right?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, two outs in a Zimm at bat...just the hard way. HA HA...not his fault.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp did an open-faced compliment sandwich on Lasto.
He’s been good with the bat so far…but not good in the field.
I liked when Stewie did that to Brian.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did I mention I like this McCutchen kid...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily when he has 4 HR's in 4 games against DC, but he is impressive...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah..... McCutchen and Jones
Keep making trading McLouth look worse and worse, don’t they? (since sarcasm’s hard to read, I’ll point it out)
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCutchen just killing us
Fourth of the series… he now has more homers against the Nats in this series than he had all season.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When's Mock going to stop killing himself...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E:96 - Dukes overthrows third trying to throw out runner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they give that to Dukes or Zim?
Looked like it went right over Zim’s glove…
by HooLovesDC on Aug 3, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have gone to Zimm... Probably went to Dukes
Pretty rare they’ll give the guy trying to field the ball the error on that play. Zimm looked like he was a little too enthusiastic trying to get the tag down and forgot to catch the ball first.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, I just went with announcers opinion...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had the throw been on a line
I think they’d have given the error to Zimm. The fact that it bounced on him on the way to third made it Dukes’ error, even if it was on target.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked like the ball was directly in line with his glove but he may have snapped the tag down a bit soon.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock Get A McChatty...
This McChatty is brought to you by Federal Baseball.com
Federal Baseball.com: Going With The Gut Over Fancy Stats Since Aug’07.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a stock of Bull Durham quotes to pull out for moments like these.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New league record.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
take your pick
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094812/quotes
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hit the ••••••• bull! Guy gets a free steak! [laughs] ...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was a Mike Piazza interview a few years back that was taken wholesale from the Crash Davis School of Interviews.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's only one of the mound conferences with the ptiching coach in there?
That’s no good.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff Donkey...Gonna have to check his splits in the leadoff spot...doesn't do much as I remember it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K UGH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry, the Almighty Hammer is up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hammer rips a line drive to right!!! Double for the HAMMER!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WP!!! Fly ball is all you need Dukes!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dukes uses his Discerning Eye™ to draw a full-count 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...he's the guy now?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been passed on in the hope he'll live up to it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Wilson...what? Cedeno? Dammit
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glove scoop to second after the dive for the DP, Sweet Jeebus that was nice...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember saying this last night
But Jack Who? Cedeno looks money with the glove…. Jeff Clement has 3 homers and is batting about .580 since joining Indianapolis.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he's kind of done with AAA.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you can sell your players when you have good ones waiting. How do we have no middle infielders?
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 out man on third = 0 runs...that's how you lose 100...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(110) sighs
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was generous with my fail-estimate...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should be done with AAA
His numbers now mirror what he’s done the last two years there. .295/.375/.530 with 17 homers. I get the feeling that the reason the Bucs shipped him to Indianapolis was because he hadn’t played the field in about three months, either behind the plate or at first. He’s playing 1b regularly for Indy.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E:97 Dunn has one bounce through the five-hole...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can get to 100 tonight. One per inning would get us way over.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go for the gold!
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should just be 2 errors on Mock there for weak-a$$ bouncers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's an egg, Mock.
Oh, hey, and another thing, Meat. You don’t know %%, all right? If you wanna make it to the bigs, you’ll listen to me. Annie only wants you so she can boss you around, got it? So relax! Let’s have some fun out here! This game’s fun, OK? Fun (gosh darn it). And don’t hold the ball so hard, OK? It’s an egg. Hold it like an egg.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here comes the deuce. And when you speak of me, speak well.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be surprised.
I should’ve worded that better – his bat is done in AAA.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knee problems. M's didn't want to use him defensively until he thought he was ready to catch
Of course, the holes they have in their lineup at the DH spot (Griffey and Sweeney) should have opened up a spot for him anyway.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there are likely financial reasons why that hole exists.
Namely, they’re probably making money with Griffey at DH, even if he’s a shell of what he was.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I won't argue that
They’re making money with Griffey DH’ing. They’re keeping themselves from having nothing but a sunk cost by keeping Johjima on the roster (see: Kearns, Austin, but slightly better).
Still, considering that they’ve been over .500 and in the race for most of the year, sending those two bats out there probably cost them a handful of wins. And we complain about the Nats thinking about money all the time………
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they're basically out of the race at this point barring a pretty substantial hot streak.
That Wilson/Snell trade wasn’t for this season. I’m not totally sure those guys have been the only reason why they’re out of the race (I suspect their bullpen and the giant sucking black hole at SS they’ve had most of the year), but it probably hasn’t helped.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh... I'm certainly not saying that keeping Clement down is the whole reason they fell out of the race
I do believe it played a part, though. Honestly, I like what the M’s were able to do at the deadline themselves. I do think Clement ends up becoming a really good consistent bat at first base, though it won’t play nearly as well there as it would at catcher. Still, that fit with the offseason moves that the M’s made. Most importantly, it’s not only something that might work out for them in the future, but something that’s already worked in their favor. They went defense…. hardcore. See the additions of Endy Chavez and Franklin Gutierrez to the outfield in the offseason.
They capitalized, in my eyes, with a career year from Jarrod Washburn, whose BABIP just happens to still be under .250 right now. On the plus side, he’ll have a better defensive SS than he’s had behind him all season (Adam Everett). On the down side, he no longer has that outfield of Ichiro, Gutierrez, and (when he was healthy) Endy Chavez patrolling behind him. I see a major dropoff in the second half. Just a hunch.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Washburn? Absolutely.
Some of his improvements are legitimate this season, but I don’t think he’ll maintain this level the rest of the season.
Also, remember that they have Ryan Langerhans patrolling LF (defense matters!), so the M’s OF defense is still in good shape. They’ve done a great job retooling – last year was kind of a disaster for them, but unlike the Nats, they really weren’t that far off.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mariners have to have one of the weirdest swings from year to year in three seasons I can recall
88-74 in 2007 when they were challenging for much of the year, but fell short.
61-101 last year
54-51 so far this year.
Talk about schizophrenic. Are they a 100 loss team or a solid team that’s going to finish over .500?
As for the Nats, they had so many injuries last season that I don’t think it was possible to get an accurate gauge on how far off they were from being at least decent. Admittedly, they were a little farther off than I would have guessed.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think last year was like their -10th% PECOTA projection.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donkey E3
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mock gets another McChatty.
This McChatty is brought to you by Federal Baseball.com
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Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a live rooster to take the curse off Dukes' glove.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the time is fast approaching
When we can say that Mock is officially a 4A pitcher.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked moving him to the pen personally...but that didn't work out as I imagined...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he turns into a ML pitcher, it won't be with the Nats.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't tell Ryzim22 I asked...but...who's left in AAA that we can bring up?
NN is coming back in a week I think. Is Rosswiler doing well again? He’s better than this.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marco Estrada? He might get another look at some point...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Roscoe was asking about the pitchers.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA. Ed still has his jersey.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Estrada's the only starter down there who hasn't gotten a look...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's gotta be a reason for that, right?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not advocating it, he's just the last new option...
I saw more than enough of Estrada last 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DIBS SAID ARM ANGLE. We need a drinking game.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he says arm angle, tip your drink to the angle he references and drink?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3/4
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What else would work for this?
Drinking games (other than “black out so you forget what the game was like”) for this team are heartily encouraged.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA. I was just gonna ask who's the long man tonight...then they show KLIPPARD
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Movies on tv I could be watching instead of the Nats tragedy...
Spider-Man 3
Blues Brothers
Kindergarten Cop
Fast Food Nation
Seven Year Itch
The Dark Knight
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dark Knight and Blues Brothers are the best of that lot, but they both suck on network TV.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uncut.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh. What are you in the mood for, then?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, losing baseball.
Still have Entourage from last night too. Let’s get this game moving.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please let LOST come back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Final Season...January I think.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hearing some weird things...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dancing scene in Spider-Man 3 ruined the franchise 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 was so bad, I didn't ever bother with 3
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Admittedly, it was ruined the first time he digi-ran across a rooftop in the first movie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love Cliff Robertson.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Guzzzz leads off the fourth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 pitch out. UGH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zim gets thrown out by Ronny "Showoff" Cedeno...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just horrible.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody likes starting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cy Morton is through four scoreless against the punchless DC offense...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In fact, he has more punch behind the plate than we do
Singles to leadoff for the Pirates in the 4th
by HooLovesDC on Aug 3, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm with the sweet spinning throw to second starts the inning-ending DP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll see your Cedeno and raise you a 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 pitch inning.......
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cy Morton is dominant...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and, of course, Mock follows a bad first with four scoreless to keep everyone thinking he just might...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then walks the leadoff guy on four straight......
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
second stretch of 7-straight balls takes it to 3-0 against Doumit...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But a 4 pitch walk isn't a great way to start off an inning
by HooLovesDC on Aug 3, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock needs to eat some starts to save the other arms........
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice jinx.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally rooned it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock leaves the bases loaded with no outs in the fifth
Ugh
by HooLovesDC on Aug 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Follows a rough first with three scoreless...three scoreless...I take it back!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Against all odds, Clip saves me from the jinx...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alllllright...5 scoreless for Morton after three-straight groundouts...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was Ryan Doumit's walkup music
Really Mother by Danzig??????
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta get that one, Dunn...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's his new Nick-name.......... Big 5-Hole or Big Flaily?
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should call him the big DH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DHBD...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The music is so much better in the Burgh.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CLIP TIME
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CLIP!!! DP on a grounder back to the mound!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
schweet
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CLIPPARD!!!! Pops up LaRoche to escape bases loaded 0 out jam...
If they make a comeback, note that as a turning point…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TCIMH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 Clip!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And here I was ready to write something snarky about Clippard before he pitched.
Instead, he rawked.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now the Guzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz singles in Elvis, 3-1 Pirates.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Zim gets hit.
Looked like a beaning until the replay. It got him on the shoulder, thank goodness.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn needs two homers a week to get to 40. Hmmm
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY BALL???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSS'
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHAKE N BAKE!!! SHAKE N BAKE!!! ALL THE WAY OPPOSITE FIELD!!! 3-run BLAST, 4-3 DC!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they have the Bucs announcers in the highlight reel..... They whiiine....
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson "Elvis" Hernandez singles to start the 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I so want Nyger to get a good hit in this series.
But Guzzz delivers a run-scoring single.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geeeez, Zim gets nailed in the shoulder with a fastball...OUCH...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon DHBD...knock it over the fence!
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like that...how do you like him now?
Yay, Big Donkey!!1
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, we both called it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roscoe set you up with the STATz.......
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roscoe gets an assist...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WooHoo
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
335 to the left field corner, Rick Eckstein is a Geenyus...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opposite field power........ Dunn should be ashamed...
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHAKE N BAKE
Hear i am tapping away at work…thinking… we’re going to be shutout again… and lookout!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, yer of little faith....
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should be : Oh, ye of little faith...
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it looked sad when we had 2 hits and 2 Es through 5….
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally more runs than E'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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could only imagine the pain in the 1st
when his E lead to runs…
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't bear to log on to see all the negative comments...
heh.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe
Me too.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just lifted my fingers from the keyboard...it's the internet version of biting your tongue...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bloody bandwagoners........ I thought they were all watching movies and TV
while the real fans suffer through every pitch…..
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew it would be there… I went…nup…ill hold on going into the thread until the pain has died down.
As soon as I saw it:
C Morton safe at first on error by first baseman A Dunn. 0 3
C Morton to second on wild pitch by G Mock. 0 3
A McCutchen walked.
I went… oh boy… it wont be kind in NatsTown tonight!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've seen worse.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea usually in the 9th. With the game tied and Hanny on the mound.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at one of those games.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you stopped having nightmares yet?
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the game where Hermida tied and won the game for the Fish via longball.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
ugly game… when we blew the whole series against the Fish by like 1 run in each game? or something like that…
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But the seats were awesome.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dukes trying to keep it going.......
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bard likes close games...... Nats take the one-run lead......
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you get to see any of the highlights of the Hammer's good work yesterday?
It was NICE.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was even better in person! :D
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am SURE of that!
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see the line move on the in-game chart. Looks like a shot of adrenaline
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, watched the condensed game.......
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And did Caitlen get hall her allotted play/walk time?
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than she cared for....... stayed late for watering her dogpark.....
And went for a walk in the woods……. Today it was swimming and she almost wanted to leave again before Elvis started the rally…….
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, that dog has a real sense of the Nats' games...
if something awful were coming , she would be more insistent.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck yeah, man!
I like how the Donkey was just trying to poke one the other way, you know, slap it and work his speed game… Too bad it went over Lasto’s head for a cheepie!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, whatever 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 Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dibs is so ripping on Lasto at every opportunity....
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fantastic
Ill listen to those highlights tonight.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lasto misplayed a line drive, and he just mumbled, "Nice route..."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad he buried the hatchet.
Apparently he buried it in Blasting’s back.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was brutal yesterday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when he did it in different voices.
He’s a snark-meister.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 up, 6 down for Clippard
Love saying that!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clippard's batting. AUDITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be all right with him trying to move back to the rotation
Though I think he’s really found his niche in the bullpen this season, both at AAA and in the bigs.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather he stayed in the pen...especially after Strasburg signs...the starters will be set..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're baiting me now, aren't you?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually haven't heard anything positive...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You wont hear anything until Aug 14
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
17th this 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes 17th
hehe
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 weeks from today. ARGH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But most of it is Boras being Bore A**, right?
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
About the negotiations, or you mean in general?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both, but more specifically about the info he's feeding the media
in advance of the real negotiations.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
We need some of these guys to make the transition to the pen…or trade them… we’ll be stocked with starters soon.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given a choice between Clippard and Mock starting
I know who I’d choose. Again, though, I think Clippard’s found his niche. If they can find five starters who are solid enough to keep him in the bullpen, that’s fine. There’s no question, though, that if he were to pitch nearly as well as he’s pitched out of the bullpen in the rotation, he’d be a lot more valuable.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To the pen with both of them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock is dodgy
Im not sure he’ll be around…one of those feelings. Maybe a middle relief guy
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steal two, Nyjer........
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Be on second in a minute...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And body check that 2B like Dukes when you do it........
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like he wont try and do that!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SCORE
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NMIMH!!!!
I am SO HAPPY for Nyger to get that score.
Yaaaaaaay.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, to go first to home in front of the old home crowd.........
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could've seen him go first to home, but it was just a blur of blue and gray!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like the flash...
a trail of fire around the bases.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nyjer is just the bestest.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A triple fo Guz?
What is it, 2000?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KCJ!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Guzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz triples Morgan around from first, 5-3 DC!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KIDS CALL HIM SOMETHING
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ZIIIIIIIMMM!
Look out… the team is back baby!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONCE A WEEK THIS TEAM IS TEH AWEZUM!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Celebratory margarita...... ENGAGE!!!
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"THAT'S how it should have been the first [expletive] two games," exults/scolds Mrs Doghouse,
“They gotta KEEP [expletive] scoring!”
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remind her that Hanny pitches for them now.
7-3 is feeling pretty good right now.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!!! 2-run HR, 7-3 DC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DONKEY DOUBLE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Dunn's out...DC's scored 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bang! Kapow!
This team can really wallop an opposition when its on…
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fancy Firstbaseman Ronnie Belliard enters the game......a hush falls over the crowd...
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Dukes..... keep it going!!!!
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The wheels fallen off for Karstens.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just like that SUPER DOOKS turns on a fastball and brings in Belliard.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SUPER!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUKES!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, Mezza, yo might have to g change the quote after this game.
Clippard was on fire.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im a fan of Clip!
Its Tavarez thats the goat!
:)
Ill see what magic Chico comes up with…
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I know.
We were all slinging the Tavarez-as-goat quotes then.
It just seems that Clippard deserves something really positive after this performance.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe. Nice to see we’re all positive about the team now…
must have something to do with Doghouse’s insane heart attack sandwich.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sandwiches = jinx breakerz
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the past, this has been true.
Though those coronary specials with fries, meat, etc. could come back to haunt YOU years hence.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Book yourself into a cardiac ward!
hehe… but it looked SOOO good.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Super Dukes!
Does Clippard bat again?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SOOPERDOOKS!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SSSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSSSSSS!!!! Rips an RBI line drive to left, 8-3 DC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flip this graph upside down:
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, they were giving the Bucs 90%+ in the 5th????......... wankers....
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0 halfway through? Them's good odds.
Unless you’re the Nats. Or the Pirates, apparently.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats didn't get that at 5-3 in the aeth last night..........
Yeah, there was still a chance to lose, but come on……
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was there a bases loaded / 1st and 3rd jam in the 5th?
It takes run expectancy into account, too.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably....... the Nats get no respect..... mostly because they don't deserve it...
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The home team usually gets a small bump from being last to bat, too.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's also RE of the upcoming innings, IIRC.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All S.O.D.s stand up and cheer....
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PUT IN HANRAHAN!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+3%
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pushing it with Clippard?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO. Clipp's tha mang.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's called an "off-speed" pitch, Lasto!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
E5
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E6?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was standing at short...but still the 3B
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just kidding... It's "shift" humor...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Belliard stretched as far as HE could..."
Ain’t NJ over there anymore, Zim…
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield practice is a good thing...
especially since NJ is no longer there.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimm with his typical error
Someone tell him he’s supposed to rush the ball every time
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Belly shoulda caught that. E3
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday says error on Belli with assist on Zim..........weird...
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
correct
G Jones safe at second on error by first baseman R Belliard.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The replays showed Belli only casually reaching for the throw.
So he gets the E, IMHO.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ISOT
In Scorers Opinion Too!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'd fall over if he had to run laps.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DOUBLE PLAY ENDS THE SEVENTH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woop Woop!!! But...
E: 98, Ronnie Belliard misses a throw to first…(Nice Defensive sub…)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either way, A-Hands
With Guz actually covering the bag!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kearns better get on base!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thumb must keep him from even seeing ball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Certainly stops him from hitting it...
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three pitches, three strikes....... Kearnsian...
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rene Descartes
I bat, therefore I K.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DesKearns...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+(1,1)
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fed BB just rulez........
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caitlin's seen enough.......
By the way, the real baby raccoons made their first appearance last night…….
Yes, there are three of them….
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought you said the mother moved them away...
They’ve reconsidered and returned for the snackz?
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still waiting to be taken on walks...wait til they turn up with collars in their teeth staring longingly
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be funn............ no, I'm not giving raccoon rides to the park....
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait until they start pounding on the door and demanding snackz and...
walks!
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That happened at my previous house... Ringleader Raccoon would slam the screendoor to let me know they were waiting...
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, those crazy raccoons.
In SF, I used to see them walking hand in hand up the middle of the street at night like the The Masked Marauders.
Fortunately, they didn’t like my garbage ..and the dog kept them at bay.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahem, a certain dog is supposed to keep them at bay......
At least not setting up a nursery under the house……
The previous Gang of Five at the other house were hysterical. Tall skinny one, little fat one…. They were straight out of the Bowery Boys/Dead End Kids movies of the 30’s…… Slip Mahoney was the Ringleader Raccoon…..
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, mama's teaching them to join her for dinner...... I need a bigger bowl...
We couldn't buy a AA pitcher for $2 million? Really?
by vanatsfan on Jul 31, 2009
by cat daddy3000 on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But for Belly's error
Would have been three perfect for Clip after entering the game in a hideous situation. I endorse Tyler Clippard!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pregame show...
Talking about Burnett…only run he’s given up is the HR to the first batter he ever faced in a Nats uniform.
Sub 1 ERA and sub .100 BA against (I think)
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JINXER!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just stating what I saw. No predictions. If there's a jinx, then it's on Ray Knight.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp...hilarious.
He’ll drive that ball to left and Milledge is there…turning one way and then the other…makes the catch.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very funny...when it's not in your OF...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
im glad hes not in ours… im just glad.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+85
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nationals stole #44 from him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this "Steve Pearce" and why haven't we had him killed yet?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or at least beaned a couple of times?
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kaiser Sosa is on
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is that guy?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a fan of the Usual Suspects?
I spelt it very wrong thou.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyser_S%C3%B6ze
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't the tag line, "Who is Keyser Soze?"
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't tell if you were playing along or not...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good movie.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watched it again last week...
Took a blog break last night and watched Watchmen and Miller’s Crossing…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about quick, not interesting 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jorge Sosa's going to get a McChatty...
This McChatty Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com…
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Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Burnett?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Straighten your cap, punk!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also in pregame show...
Riggles was bench coach for LaRussa and will use a lot more matchups rather than waiting to see if a guy can finish an inning.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does everything have to be symmetrical?
Isn’t there any room for off-center and a little individuality?
Or everybody has the right to look as ridiculous as they want to.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, no and conformity...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jorge Sosa sucks. He's always sucked. This is nothing new.
I had him in fantasy the one season he was racking up 5 IP wins, though.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burnett does not suck!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MacDoooooody still makes me nervous.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully...not a save situation. I want Bergie.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he not breathing through his eyelids?
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Graysnail on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Zimmy! Pile on!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rats, no Hanny.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got to save Hanny for the close ones
He’s best to lose them.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff walk? Give 'em a few batters...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, the D-Backs are interested in Cabrera?
MADNESS!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie and Dave point out that he's still tied for 2nd most WP in the NL...
…in spite of not having pitched since May…
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heee heee...heee...heee...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually put a note on the D-Backs website for them to google about him learning what the rubber strip on the mound was for...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Maybe he had a “different” pitching coach.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst athlete in the majors
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he's so TALL.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And has so much power =
More powerful wild pitches
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they bounce back to the catcher fast enough, it's like you never missed it!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone on the D-Backs blog found the quote and the first comment was...
“oh, dear”…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's funny.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, now they're riding the pitch f/x data off of the ribbon board...
…seriously, it’s crazy, it has the release speed, speed at the plate, horizontal break, and vertical break. Now they’re arguing about whether they believe it based on how the last pitch looked…
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Bob and Rob have been talking about that all series.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overall, their scoreboard is was too busy (the main one)
They mix fonts and blocks to color to make it look old-timey/pirate-map-like, and it ends up low-contrast and hard to read. One cool thing they do, however, is that they highlight the players who have subbed in on the lineups.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er "way" too busy, that is.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TMI pronounced Dibs
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They actually had the right idea at Shea...
…their pitch display was speed and pitch type (“fastball,” “curve,” whatever). It probably wasn’t always correct, but that’s a more appropriate level of detail for the ballpark.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loved your pics of PNC Park, BTW
It looks like a beautiful park and the Roberto Clemente Bridge is great.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh is absolutely worth a long weekend, especially if you can catch a ballgame or three.
Mrs. D and I are crossing our fingers for another weekend series there next season.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your pictures belie its Blue Collar reputation.
I’ve never wanted to go there, but your travelogue paints such a nice image.
(And yeah, I know all the Heinz $$$ has done good things for the arts, but DC has a few museums too.)
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always thought it was a city with...
high levels of low socio-economic.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's more than a little grit left...
…but they’re making lemonade, as it were. We went to a brew-pub that had opened in a decomissioned Catholic church (the fermenting tanks were on the altar, the booths were converted pews…).
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a wonderful use for a church!
They did some of that in SF, not the church part, but salvaging old brick factories and turning them into lofts and offices on Potrero Hill.
I forgot Fallingwater was there though I’m not the hugest FLW fan. But the sculpture collection sounds nice. I once went to see a guy’s Henry Moore collection in Scotland – all just sitting out in his fields amongst the sheep. It seemed jsut right.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're a fan of architecture, you can combine it with a trip to see Fallingwater...
…there’s another Frank Lloyd Wright house called “Kentuck Knob” near Fallingwater, too. You can see both in a day and make it to Pittsburgh. The owner keeps his collection of modern sculpture scattered around the grounds (if you like that sort of thing), or at least he did when we saw it a few years ago.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of those citys with heavy industry are great to photograph.
im sure there are some nice night pics of the bridge.
Ah ha! I was right
http://www.michaelmccumber.com/collections/pittsburgh_night/
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im looking forward to reading the story over lunch
Except for the sandwich.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kensing warming for the ninth. UGH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mop up with Kensing?
If anyone can turn this into a save situation, it’s him
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Kensing is the answer, we're asking the wrong question...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ like a zillion
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe
oh dear….
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Riggleman likes to keep things "interesting"
Miss B: No more interesting!
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't waste the good arms with a 5 run lead.
If they get 2 on with no outs…it becomes a save situation, right?
nevermind
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kensing is giving MacDoody more time to warm up?
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SIGN KENNY POWERS.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TAWH got a new hat and is wearing it like Nyjer Morgan.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dukes will have one in no time...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 more outs to 34!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like interesting times until then...
KENSING!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, a reliable out in the form of LMilz..
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zimmy with a chance to turn the double on Jones, but they only get one...
ONE TO GO!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're no shorstop 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 Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McChatty Time, again
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kensing gets a McChatty.
This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com…
Federal Baseball.com: Writing The Jinx FAQ Since Early April ’09…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lastings "Double Play" Milledge up after McClutchen singles...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Man, Ben Badler from BA, twittered me the list of first rounders signed and unsigned. Bookmark this one.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/2009xrnd.php?rnd=1
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SEE!
No panic. Everyone is unsigned.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both Strasburg and Ackley are Boras clients so that's to be expected.
If Donovan Tate doesn’t sign, he can go to UNC just like I hoped.
I don’t know about the other top draftees’ agents.
maybe they’er trying to play the Boras game.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Tate'll sign.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Why isn't a win easy for them?" snaps Mrs D.
They want to fly home, but she wants to watch TV!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing's easy in NatsTown...except losing.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"It's never been easy..." John Locke...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"If Pearce reaches it becomes a save situations," jinxes Dave...
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the walk and the Doodle!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MacDoody Time, finally.
I would have preferred Bergmann.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not worried, I'm not worried...I'm not worried....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting. Not worrying. Interesting.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worrying, not Interesting at this point.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Calm blue ocean
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Find a happy place.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Natstown is an interesting place, not a happy place.
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Find Ben's Chilli Bowl. That's a happy place.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weak grounder, 4-3 FTW!!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and...exhale
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
breathe again...
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and relax shoulders, finally.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew....RIGGLEMAN's THE BEST!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeez with my cable stalling...I'm two ppitches behind at this point...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that's a .500 road trip folks!
Did it the hard way… Win 2, Lose 4, Win 2, but it’s a start
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wins coming a bit more often these days
Before…i couldnt remember when we had won a game.
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Clippard gets the Curly W.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well deserved
Coming in down 3-0 with the bases loaded and nobody out to throw 3 hitless, walkless (but not perfect) innings!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most deservedly so, that was one clutch relief appearance, turned the whole tide, clearest turning point in years...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KKli(3)IPpard!!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh Huh. He said clippard
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No respect for the Nats!
Gameday has Zimmy’s HR, but not teh Donkey Bawl!
"It's not a secret, you don't need to be an expert on math to know that walks plus errors equals runs...." --Mannyger Acta
by Doghouse on Aug 3, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh Johnson tomorrow night. UGH
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget the other Johnson...with an even bigger UGH!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have to beat those guys!
HAVE TO!
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did u guys see this?
You probably did….but im just catching up.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2009/08/on_situational_hitting.html?wprss=nationalsjournal
"On this team, the difference between Clippard and Julian Tavarez is like the difference between a 6-2 loss and a 9-2 loss." -- Chico Harlan
by Mezza on Aug 3, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chico's the best...Svrluga who?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punchin' out...I like writing aboot wins...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Ed Chigliak on Aug 3, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ABOUT. You people!
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...Clippard's unavailable for at least 2 days I think. Maybe more.
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Burnett should be available since he only pitched
parts of 1 inning in several games.
My pitching philosophy is simple; you gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat. - Satchel Paige-
by MissB on Aug 3, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Storen 1 2/3 IP 1 hit, 0 ER, Save
If you can’t convince them, confuse them. - President Harry S Truman
by ROSCOEtheNATSfan on Aug 3, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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