Washington Nationals @ San Diego Padres GameThread, Aug 31, 2009 10:05 PM EDT

I’m excited! First time I get to see Livo pitching!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Not the most flattering picture...

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

It was the only banner size, i.e. the only ones that work with the pregame format...it's a power belly...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I assume he's our best bunter already.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

kind of looks like he's picking his nose or something

by Expatcardfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

fantasy football draft coming up in a few minutes

but I’ll be back for game watching

by Expatcardfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

Good luck!

Remember: don’t draft Brandon Marshall!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

ok, watching this pregame stuff on Strasburg

Are there any worries that his mechanics will lead to arm problems? Just at a glance it looks like his body doesn’t move right for 200 innings a year for the next 20 years.

by Expatcardfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

Some good reading in the Post on Stras today

I love the Onion reference…hehe
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2009/08/strasburg_good_in_viera_even_b.html?wprss=nationalsjournal

And the more critical.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/31/AR2009083101875.html

Someone should give the boy some decent media training…

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

He needs Crash Davis to teach him the basics.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

he is the worst interview ever, from what i've seen

I want Zach Greinke teaching him how to properly stare at the ceiling and not answer questions

by Expatcardfan on Aug 31, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

They all suck a bit at the start

I liked the Tiger Woods reference. It must be very difficult to have that kind of scrutiny…but he might as well learn it now and get the basics right before he starts pitching. 1st time he gives up a HR…etc, he’ll know it.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

nice

Ok, so I tried looking up some stuff on this, and came across this: http://www.chrisoleary.com/projects/Baseball/Pitching/ProfessionalPitcherAnalyses/StephenStrasburg.html

How good a predictor this guy is can be debated, but apparently he’s seeing some issues.

by Expatcardfan on Aug 31, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey

I was tinkering with my baseball mogul last night and looked at the insane amount of innings that Walter Johnson threw… he hardly had a great action either but he was over 350 innings for the best part of 20 years…

Im not saying everyone should throw like some of the old timers – and call me a Climate Change skepetic (so to speak…im not…)- but im not as convinced that a ‘perfect action’ will result in less chance of injury. I just havent seen it as much with guys like Jordan Zimmerman – who had a decent action and was treated carefully with pitch counts…but still is under the knife.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Pete Orr, leadoff?

by Expatcardfan on Aug 31, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

TAWH already on first with leadoff walk...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

this is what i get for looking at the tv late

even better

by Expatcardfan on Aug 31, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Me too, saw Orr up and had to check gameday...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

On the plus side

Riggleman can’t make the mistake of pitching to Pujols tonight……..

It might be wise to avoid Adrian Gonzalez’s bat, though he’s not nearly as extreme a case.

As for Pujols, it’s worth noting that he provided the game-winning RBI in 3 of the Nats’ six losses (in seven games) against the Cardinals this season. It’s also worth noting that he was 10-19 with 3 doubles, 3 homers, and 6 RBI in six games against the Nats (if I recall correctly, he sat out the one game where the Nats beat the Cardinals, Shairon Martis’ 6-1 complete game victory). He slugged 1.158 against us. He was walked just three times. I don’t get it. Let the Cardinals beat you….. as long as it’s not Pujols doing it.

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

And yesterday he hits a dribbler toward third to set up the winning run, and hits what should have been ball four an RBI single and the game-winner...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

(for) an RBI single...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Why risk ball four being close enough for him to swing at?

Honestly. It’s not just the Nats. Like I said the other day, the only team that seems to have figured it out this year was the Giants. If Matt Holliday beats me…. If Mark DeRosa beats me…. If Ryan Ludwick beats me…. If Colby Rasmus beats me……………….

I tip my cap.

If Albert Pujols beats me, I take a long look in the mirror and ask what the hell I was thinking.

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I rewatched that because they kept showing Riggleman's reaction, and I can't tell if it was supposed to be waay outside,

and Mock missed or if they tried for a high strike…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Four fingers.........

Or they could always have tried what I’d have liked to have seen. Drilled him in the back for showboating when he hit his walkoff on Friday night.

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I did recommend the one-pitch walk, no one listened...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I listened

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I went a little ballistic about that all weekend. Friday was the one Nats game I’ll get to see in person all year. After watching the replay, I kept telling everyone around here that he was getting drilled, and that I was hoping they waited until Sunday (when Mock was pitching) so that it would be with some velocity. I think I got to the point on Sunday where I was hoping they’d call Strasburg up just to throw one pitch………..

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I did make this rather lengthy post Friday night upon returning from that game

I’ll preface this by saying that I live in St. Louis. I’m a Nats fan 162 games a year. I pull for the Cardinals 155 games a year. I say this because… well…. I will get into one of the old unwritten rules.

Lannan pitched a hell of a game. In fact, I’d say he made just one mistake really. The mistake wasn’t the 3-1 pitch to Steve Spiccoli. It was the fact that he fell behind a .209 hitter 3-0. I’m sure he was tiring a bit, though he finished at just 91 pitches through 8. Still, the old adage that you turn a pretty poor punch-and-judy hitter into a monster at the plate when you fall behind like that often holds true. It did tonight, and Spiccoli made him pay. Still, terrific outing by Lannan. He deserved better.

Since he’s a guy who has warranted some discussion on this Nats support group about whether or not he is the long-term answer in RF, Elijah Dukes needs to play like he did tonight all the time. He was outstanding on both sides of the ball, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and making a couple of outstanding catches in RF. He needs to bottle that, and from what he showed last year, he’s quite capable of doing so.

Zimm was Zimm for the most part. He had an error on a play where he seemed to lose concentration while fielding the ball a bit. He made up for it with a couple of great plays on the run, including a heads up 5-3 double play that would eventually get them out of the inning where he made the error. He chased a pretty bad pitch in the first with the runner on third and one out, but the Cardinals wisely said that they were going to make someone else beat them, walking him twice, including a four pitch walk in the eighth where nothing was really close to the zone.

Donkey – If they’re playing the psycho overshift and have their second baseman in shallow right field and he bobbles it, you need to beat it out.

Hammer looks like he’s in a bit of a funk. He was working well with the patience and discipline, but he missed badly on a pair of 3-1 fastballs. It’s either gotta be in the happy zone or you’ve gotta lay off it.

Riggles…. Let’s just say I think he’s had better games. Handful of mistakes, with the most obvious one being his decision to see what was in the fourth chamber while playing Russian Roulette. Plain and simple, I could look back and point to all three of the game threads when the Nats played the Cardinals in Washington and find about five times where I said "Don’t let Pujols beat you!" Amazingly (and I do watch a lot of Cardinals games, too), only one team has figured that out all year. That team cut into the Rockies lead in the wildcard race with a 2-0 home win over Colorado tonight. If you heard the one guy screaming "Walk him!" before Pujols’ at bat in the ninth, I think you can probably figure out who it was.

His other mistake (in my eyes) was much more subtle, and the way that Lannan pitched, you could question whether or not it was a mistake. Lannan was at 70 pitches through 6 innings when the Nats had given him a 2-1 lead. With one out and the Bard on second, Alberto Gonzalez grounded out to second. Guz was in the on deck circle, ready to bat for Lannan, but was called back. If Gonzalez drives Bard in there, I think it’s the right move to let Lannan hit for himself. With a runner on third, two out, and a 1-run lead in the seventh, I think you have to try and get that run in, even if it means the end of Lannan’s night. If memory serves, Lannan had just retired Pujols and Holliday to end the sixth. If you can’t trust your bullpen to get out the 5/6/7 guys (Ludwick, DeRosa, Yadi Molina), you shouldn’t have them on your roster. You have to try and get that run in.

The situational hitting did the Nats in a bit again. Zimm’s failure to make contact after Orr got to third on the throwing error by Molina was crucial. That said, LaRussa did exactly what Riggles should have done in the 9th (albeit, this would have been a leadoff walk), giving Zimm the "unintentional" intentional walk with Dennys Reyes on the hill in the eighth to get to Dunn. A) Reyes is a lefty specialist, so it made a bit of sense (though it does ignore the fact that Zimm has been exceptionally better against right-handers) to walk Zimm to get to the lefty on deck…. B) He walked the team’s best hitter on four pitches to avoid letting Zimm twist the dagger.

Beyond that, I want to get into that "unwritten rule." Admittedly, Bergmann came up and in on Albert the pitch before the inevitable happened (again, Russian Roulette…. There are only six chambers and one bullet. Your best bet is to pass the gun!) with some high heat. Pujols, after hitting the home run (which was an absolute no-doubter…. Though I knew as soon as Gonzalez flew out that the mistake of letting Pujols beat them was going to be exactly how the game ended), stood and watched for a minute. He then threw the bat in disgust. For anyone to say that he wasn’t showing the Nats (specifically Bergmann) up, they would have to be blind. Does he get plunked tomorrow? And, more importantly, should he?

Best player in the game or not (again, I pull for the Cards 155 or 156 games a year), I’m a little disappointed that it’s Stammen pitching tomorrow and not Garrett Mock. Pujols needs a 90+ MPH fastball planted in his back. As a Nats fan living in St. Louis (watching via Extra Innings), the Extra Innings feed was blacked out when they played in St. Louis, meaning I had to listen to the generally pretty bad Dan McLaughlin and the absolutely awful Mad Hungarian, Al Hrabosky. All through the series in Washington, every time that Elijah Dukes came to the plate, Hrabosky went off on him for hitting the walkoff against the Cards last season and thumping his chest (well after he’d dropped the bat… after the ball had cleared the fence, and on his way to first base). The game is being replayed on Fox Midwest right now, and while I really don’t want to watch it, I’m interested to hear Hrabosky’s reaction (I’m sure there won’t be one) to Albert’s shenanigans.

It just seemed like a bit of classless showboating, and I hated to see it from a guy like Pujols. Ordinarily, he seems very respectful of the game and other players. Maybe I’m just nitpicking because he hit a walkoff against us, but it seemed a little over the top.

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

DANG IT

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Great to see Livan pitching in a Nats uniform.....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks remarkably similar to how he pitched in a Twins and Mets uniform

Only reason I can think of that they brought him back was to give the kids a veteran who was (at one time) successful someone to learn from.

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Only old people think kids want to learn from other old people....

Some only serve to be a bad example….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Never hurts to have someone who has had some success at the big league level

Around so that you can pick their brain about some of the things that have worked for them. What’s your definition of old? (hehe)

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll just say I don't think Livan's too old at 34...(and that's "34" according to some)

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

34 according to some........

I’m 34, and I think I can safely say he’s got a few years on me.

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Bunt single and Eckstein slices one into the Nationals' bullpen for an "RBI" 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Now Kouzmanoff doubles in a run, 2-0 Padres...

Why is there a sandbox costing DC runs…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

I want to see a ground-rule double smash a sandcastle.

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

DC People...It's now on MASN HD

Orioles post game is finished. WooHoo

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

Everyone thank, Mr. Angelos!!!

Thanks, Mr. Angelos!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you, lone vote against my baseball team coming to DC!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

He's an ass hat...

It’s after 10:00.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

DUKES!!! Rips a grounder at Everth Cabrera!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

Nationals get nothing in the second, and Mr. National is back on 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Young Tony Gwynn when will you get big...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

65 mph, good luck, Mr. Gwynn.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Swing that bat, big man!!! Livan singles up the middle to start the third...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

Livan on 2nd after WP...steal third!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

ORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

Livan's like a gazelle...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Pete Orr always scores them!!!! 2-1 Padres on Orr's RBI single!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

Sign him up!

Oh wait…we have!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Making a case for a September callup........ oh,.......right...

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

No, they're not calling up players til next wee...oh...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, we emptied the cribs early....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Zimm...an ugly night so far. K and F4

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

How aboot Donkey does something...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I could do with that.

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

That's called the outside edge Dunn, start fouling them off instead of taking...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

We've definitely got a wide strikezone going tonight.

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

thats not the outside edge

it curves around the plate, and its being selectively called

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Whenever he K's looking it's out there, so his judgement might not be the best...so why not spoil it...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Gameday has it an inch outside...

Gameday, no friend to the Ump…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

because if he siwngs and misses for a punch out

then he swung at a pitch he shouldnt have for strike 3

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

holy crap

k zone shows that 2 inches off the plate

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I actually laughed at the gameday...they didn't even try to make it look like a strike...

$25 dollar fine to the Ump. Sorry, Dunn.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

heh

this is the problem with the theory of “just call it consistantly” imo, i dont care if he calls that pitch everytime, he should never be calling it… if he keeps calling that pitch, this game will be over by 11:45… no one is hitting that

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely a bad call

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

...continuing the St. Louis slumpfest...

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Weird stance by Eckstein, good catch by Orr, one out.

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

Another stop by Orr, another out.

Who is this guy! CALL HIM UP!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

ORR she blows!

He’s a bit of a champion.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Orr's looking for a magic September...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

It's come this, has it?..................Orr Is Our Hero....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes it has.

ORR FOR MVP!

Just be thankful when average player play above thier ceiling…and they dont cost much.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Normally, I'd be a fan........but, I went through that with Orr and the other dregs last year.....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

the dregs = the entire linup!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

dear baseball,

can we stop extolling the virtues of David Eckstein? We don’t care how short he is, a bad player is a bad player

signed,

everyone

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey at least Livo got through the bottom of the 3rd easily...

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

Dukes is ripping it like a young Sheffield, just tearing into the 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Ouch, Alberto Gonzalez gets hit up high trying to bunt...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Ow, that looked like it actually hurt a lot...

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Think of the RBIs and accolades if anyone would be on base ahead of Dukes...

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

And imagine the cut down amounts of CS too!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Belly with a dinger already. WooHoo

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

Belli, Belli, Belli...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yay, Belli....Booooooooo Dodgers!

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

(tears up.....)

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

He's in a better place now...

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Happy for Belliard....... I hope he got a good look at it for himself.....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

BELLI-YARD!!!! (he can hear me out in LA)...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

He's Manny's mini-me.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Manny wouldn't play him.

It was only after Riggles took over that Belli got regular playing time.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Manny Ramirez

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

They used to call him Mini-Manny cause he copied Manny's mannyerisms at the plate...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks Ed

At least SOMEONE here gets my offbeat comedic stylings.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, OK.

You know me…never miss an opportunity to bash Manny Acta.
Heh.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

hehe

He deserves a good kicking. We should be at least 10 games better than where we are.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Now what? Livo with the bases juiced.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

Pinch hit Padilla!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

BASES LOADED FOR MR. NATIONAL!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

RIGGLES!!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

NO SQUEEZE

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

Ruggler...no soup for you next year!!

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

this is a pitcher who can swing no less

thats awful, no one understands that bunting dosent help, no matter how much it hurts them

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Acta understood...this was all he understood...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

never thought

id be whistful for the days of manny acta…

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

whyyyyyyyyyy are weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

buntinG!!!!!!!!!

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

What the hell was that

I’m not sure whether to laugh or cry at this point……….

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

for the love of....

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Looked like Riggleman was laughing...

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

its even signed...

nice.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank god for Christopher Nolan...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

hahaha

i love how his riddler was basically Ace Ventura in a green costume.

actor extrodinare, mr. jim carrey

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

CAN.NOT.STAND.THAT.GUY!

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

And yet I loved Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I liked the Winslet in that one too. Great flick.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions

+1 gajillion

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions

ive heard it was great

then i think of the number 23 and I….

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

That for Kate Winslet love or the hate for Carrey?

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes?

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Even the hobbit and Dunst and Wilkinson were good in that.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

A little from column A and a little from column B...

but more Carrey…ugh!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I chose crying, but in frustration...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

seriously

girardi is bad too, but hes got an exceptional team… on a team like this bad managing like this costs games

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

That is a rowdy crowd. Lots of kids. little league champs are there.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

That was an awesome team.

I just hope that 6 foot kid isn’t older than his birth certificate says.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

That's the one kid you know is legit...cause every team at every game is checking his birth certificate...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Rally chair?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, how can 5'9" (and that's being extra generous)

reach and rob Thrillie of his base hit?

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

Stupid Eckstein...short, but not short enough...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

So, looks like Livo giveth, and Livo taketh away tonight...

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

well, moreso rigglemen than livo

by martins on Aug 31, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Destined to fail was that play...Hmm?

Yogurt

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

He gaveth too much thuth far....

Wait?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon Zim, break the mini-slump...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Nice hustle

Way to make them make a play

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice slide, Zim!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Finger safe...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Zimmy with some heart-attack baserunning...

…but successful, so it’s all good.

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Zim with a hit

FINALLY!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Fantastic baserunning, but it doesn't pay off :(

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Donkey Fail Again

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

What's up with Donkey?

He’s in a long FAIL mode.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

He's ending a lot of innings....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

You happy now that Wicked is over and down?

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

HE WAS SETTING UP FOR WICKED?!

Totally sweet play!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Taking it down last night, until 6AM....... glad you like it....

I’m not so much of a fan of musicals now…..

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Not yet......I think I need to soak in a vat of Icy Hot for that to happen....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Tonies Jr and Sr now both 3-for-10 against ¡Livan!

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions

Just looked up too..funny...I loved the big Tony...favorite hitter of all-time...(Behind Olerud, don't ask)....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions

He got so cheated out of a batting title the year of the strike.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel real bad about how HE got CHEATED!!!!

THAT WAS THE EXPOS’ YEAR!!!!!!

Sorry, are you talking about the ’94 strike?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

At the Long Rain Game when they were last here, a particularly ungenerous fan was chanting, "Not your fa-ther!" (clap clap clapclapclap)

I laughed, but immediately felt bad about it.

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay, time for the Judge to swing the gavel...

…we gotta work out some better baseball/legal metaphors…

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, Slumpingham...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Well. Maybe Gonzo will start a two-out tally?

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Whew! I was afraid Stauffer wouldn't have a shot at a CG, there...

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Livan, you will receive no support tonight, you must score the second run as well...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

The latest Cy.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions

the Eight Ball says: Not a chance

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Willingham's objection to that pitch was overruled.

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

these Judge/court references are comedic gold!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Did they just say they were going to have Strasburg hanging out with Scott Olsen? Those two could be trouble...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Uh oh...

Tommy John isn’t contagious, is it?

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Veteran presence......... teach the kid a thing or two........

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Like how to throw balls and walk people?

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

THANK YOU!

Im here till Thursday!

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

It's called, "Skillz!"

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Plus he's already got Dr. A's number in his address book when the kid needs it...

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

JINX FAQ VIOLATION!!! ALERT!! JINX FAQ VIOLATION!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you, Ed.

Ban him for that!
Or at least hide that remark.
I’m all superstitious about that stuff!
Heh.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

It's too late

Once the post is down…the jinx is in effect.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

NoOOOOOOOO....

Ed can make up his own rulez.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Ed cant control the comos....

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm working on it...but Mayans say only two years to go...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon DP....

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

MissB called it!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

sweeeeeeeeeeet

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

BINGO!!!!

Yay.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Next time try, "C'mon wildcard rally!"

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

That's asking for too much at once.

Have to go play-by-play.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah!!!!!!!......... record number of winning streaks, too.....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

DANGIT!

Nieves caught at second trying to stretch it out…

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

Gee, we're trying hard to lose this one tonight.

Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."

by Mezza on Aug 31, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Relax, ¡Livan! is on it.

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

No one will expect this stolen base...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

The new Nyjer Morgan.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Wil 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 Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

Stutter step/check cost him

by bluelineswinger on Aug 31, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

I wish outfield assists counted in fantasy baseball...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

We should invent a fantasy league where defensive stats matter.

But before that, we should invent defensive stats that work!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Time for Big Willie style...

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe a stupid question...

What’s the deal with the rubbers in foul territory? This isn’t Wrigley!

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

Bullpen in foul ground = comedy gold!

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

They have a sandbox for kids set up in the regular dugout area...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

So, why can't the Nats relievers use it?

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

You don't want to know what Sosa tried to do out there...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

+ Infinity

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions

See what happens when you rob TAWH of his multi-base hit?

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions

ORRR!!! He'd make a good addition to the roster...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, maybe come Sep--oh, wait...

Heh, Charlie and Dave were talking about Ronnie, debating whether “Mannywood” gets renamed “Belliwood” or “Ronniewood.”

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

How about MannyBell-wood

Sounds so Southern.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Hollywood Bellivard....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hee, hee.

+101

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, the top of the comedy pyramid so soon...nothing will be funnier....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I have a feeling LA will love Ronnie B........ at least for a night....

Manny and Kemp add their solo shots to Belliard’s and they take the lead….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions

They certainly are used to posers

and actors

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

....stealin' at-bats and now the gig from Homerin' Belliard.....

call me when he does a DY Wave from 2nd….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

PH Pete Orr!!

(Perfect-hittin’ now instead of pinch-hittin’!)

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

8/15

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

A lot closer to perfection than anyone else on the Nats' team

at this point.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

#28 ZIM!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

HIT ONE OUT!!!! LIVAN DESERVES IT!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

This is a bad 2-out team.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

It's a mathematical fact...

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Or ground out, your choice...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

That fangraphs article about Zim being great has really jinxed him....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Aug 31, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, phooey. G'night, all.

Mrs D is huffing up the stairs in annoyance to go to bed, and so am I. I’ll check in with the (hopefully-not-too) depressing graphs in the morning. LET’S GO NATS GO!

"If somebody hasn't seen me, I try to leave a good impression on their mind, so they come back to enjoy this beautiful game of baseball." --Tony Plush

by Doghouse on Aug 31, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions

Mr. National will deliver the good news in the morning...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Donkey Pick

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Nick taught him a thing or two...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Better tunes in San Diego.

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

There's some amazing time-lapse photography of the fires in LA floating around...here's one set

http://www.brandonriza.com/Video/HTML/ZeroPercentContained.html

by RoscoeNats on Aug 31, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions

Those fires are so awful when they happen.

Hated the Santa Ana winds.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Aug 31, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow.

That’s really cool looking, but also really really terrible.

by John Quinn on Aug 31, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

That's amazing stuff...never imagined that scope...those are just huge clouds of smoke...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Aug 31, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

There are some going from day to night and the flames show up. Just scary as heck...

Even some from Dodgers Stadium..

by RoscoeNats on Sep 1, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

In the fall of 2003, there were so many fires they stretched from the Mexican Border

all the way north of Los Angeles County…several hundred miles.
It was an inferno everywhere.
Most businesses were asked to shut down and everyone asked to stay home and not bathe to preserve wate pressure.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Sep 1, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions

wate=water

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Sep 1, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I remember the satellite images of that...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 1, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

I lived way out on Point Loma...far away from any fires, but

even there the ground was covered with ash and the air was awful…for weeks.

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen. - Bob Lemon

by MissB on Sep 1, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

by MissB on Sep 1, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions

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