GameThread: Washington Nationals At Philadelphia Phillies - Game 145 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 3:30 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals
@ Philadelphia Phillies
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Citizens Bank Park
Livan Hernandez vs Joe Blanton
Cloudy. Winds blowing in from right field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65.
?'s For The DC Faithful...
• Can Livan Beat The Phillies Two Starts In A Row...
• I Don't Know, Whatta Ya Say About Desmond Starting Today?
• One-Pitch Walk To Ibanez? Just Once?
• Were There Really No HR's Last Night? Bloop Singles? Really?
• Dunn's 38th Or Ryan Zimmerman's 30th? Which Comes First?
DC Starting Lineup...
- TAWH - LF
- The Guzzz - SS
- THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!! - 3B
- The Big Opposite Field - 1B
- The Hammer - RF
- Ian Desmond - 2B
- J-Max - CF
- Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
- Mr. National Himself Livan Hernandez - Slow Pitch Magician.
LINKS:
Livan Hernandez Has Something He Wants To Show You...
Joe Blanton
#56 / Pitcher / Philadelphia Phillies
6-3
255
R
R
Dec 11, 1980
'09 Stats - (9-7, 4.11 ERA), 27 GS, 170.2 IP, 175 H, 79 R, 78 ER, 28 HR, 47 BB, 140 K's, 1.30 WHIP, ERA+ = 104, 2.5 BB/9, 7.4 K/9, 2.98 K/BB, .266 BAA.
vs DC - (1-3, 7.46 ERA), 8 GS, 41.0 IP, 54 H, 37 R, 34 ER, 8 HR, 22 BB, 31 K's, 1.85 WHIP, .312 BAA.
Origin Story - Oakland A's 1st Round pick, 24th overall in 2002. 7/17/08 - Traded to Philadelphia Phillies for IF Adrian Cardenas, IF/OF Matt Spencer and LHP Josh Outma
Livan Hernandez
#61 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-2
245
R
R
Feb 20, 1975
'09 Stats - (8-10, 5.30 ERA), 27 GS, 2 CG, 161.1 IP, 190 H, 96 R, 95 ER, 19 HR, 59 BB, 94 K's, 1.54 WHIP, ERA+ = 80, 3.3 BB/9, 5.2 K/9, 1.59 K/BB, .312 BAA (w/DC).
vs PHI - (11-9, 3.62 ERA), 26 GS, 2 CG, 181.2 IP, 186 H, 79 R, 73 ER, 22 HR, 54 BB, 123 K's, 1.32 WHIP, .270 BAA.
Origin Story - 1/13/96 - Signed by Florida Marlins as FA. 7/25/99 - Traded To SF Giants for (RHP) Nate Bump and (RHP)Jason Grilli. 3/24/03 - Traded by SF Giants to Montreal Expos w/ IF/C Edwards Guzman for (RHP) Jim Brower and (LHP)Matt Blank.** 8/7/06 - Traded by Washington Nationals to Arizona Diamondbacks for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP Garrett Mock. 2/12/08 - Signed as FA with Minnesota. 8/6/08 - Claimed off waivers by Colorado. 2/14/09 - Signed as a FA with the NYM. 8/26/09 - Signs With Washington Nationals!!!!!!!!!
• Joe Blanton was out in the 5th when these two faced off last week in DC, Livan lasted 7.1, allowing 6 hits and 2 ER, and then watched as the bullpen tried to blow it, giving up 5 runs in the ninth to allow the Phillies within one before Ron Villone came on for the save and the Nationals' 48th win of '09.
• Hernandez is (3-5) in his last 10 starts, but just (1-5) since August 1st. Joe Blanton's (3-3) in his last 10, with the Phillies 5-5 with the right-hander on the mound.
• Going into tonight's game, the Washington Nationals are 3-13 in 16 against Philly this season, and they've been outscored by a combined total in 106-82.
• After going 1 for 3 with a double and a run scored last night, Raul Ibanez, who's hitting .279 with 31 HR's and 86 RBI's this season, has collected 28 hits, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 8 HR's and 21 RBI's in 16 games against the Nationals this season, posting a .424 AVG, a .486 OBP, .894 SLG and a 1.380 OPS against DC in '09.
• For A Philadelphia Phillies Fan's Perspective, Check Out The SB Nation's Phillies Blog: The Good Phight.
Michael Wilbon Says: "WAY TO GO NATS!!!
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Desmond, no Dukes........
Harris – 7
Guzman – 6
Zimmerman – 5
Dunn – 3
Willingham – 9
Desmond – 4
Maxwell – 8
Nieves – 2
Hernandez – 1
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
And on a day Dukes is featured in the preview .............
“…Dukes is in constant communication with interim manager Jim Riggleman, who wants Dukes to know that he’ll be in the lineup on an everyday basis.”
“You can’t have him wondering if he’s playing or not,” Riggleman said. “We are trying to get a read on next year, to see if he is a legitimate right fielder for next year.”
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I saw you got the silent treatment on the Vegas trip, like a rookie entering the dugout after his first home run......no wait, they high-fived Desmond!!!
So,…….. you win?
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't win...but not down too much. More about the constant eating and misbehaving. Ahhhh.
Heading home. Need nap before game.
Party animal "Vegas" Roscoe........... needs a nap...
Vegas wins!!!!
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
They have to keep some to pay for the damages that "Crazy Diamond" Roscoe leaves in his wake when visiting Nevada.......
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
There was a flood in my hotel but unless I was sleepwalking, it couldn't have been my fault.
That’s a tough way to wake up at 4 in the morning. Water gushing out of the bathroom ceiling.
Vegas...
Shmegas…Now Bangkok, there’s a PartyTown!!!
Intrigued by Desmond…wanna see what happens when his scouting report gets around.
A matchup of 80ish MPH fastballs, HoHum…setting the Over/Under at 9 Dingers…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Sep 16, 2009 5:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
LET'S GO NATS GO!
Let’s see if ¡Livan! can put together another good one. Hunter Wendlestedt isn’t behind the plate, so that’s a point in his favor.
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Burning a little candle for jesus.
Padilla walked into the Nats' clubhouse for the first time and said, "My God. I'm in heaven."
guzman instead of dukes
Dosen’t it suck when the manager gives up?
btw
i love ERA+ in the stat line, gives us a good idea of just how bad these guys have been
Comparatively it always hurts...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
WILLIE HARRS WANTS TO WALK!!!!
And he’s on second a second later.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
TAWH walks and goes all Morgan!
Desmond with the early go-ahead chance…
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I think Guz is too close the middle of the order, the suk is leaking out of the middle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
if he HAS to be in there
bat him 8th, that way hes out of the way, hopefully the run producers have already done there job
Next year when you either have Desmond or Generic Free Agent IF at SS or 2B, Guz is dropped....single away in the 8-spot, Guzzie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim walks, and #38 is a swing away...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I keep hoping...
…you’d think I’d know better after the last two seasons.
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
(2 seasons?)...just wondering?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, man, is this going to be another one of THOSE nights?
Where everything the Nats hit is right into a glove, while a profusion of seeing-eye anomalies does us in… I guess that was last night, too.
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
9-9 in the next 18...they just have to...or better, but I can't accept less 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 Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
YELLS, "9-9!!!!!" (sorry for yelling)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Here comes the slow stuff...Livan on the mound in the miniature ballpark...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
Now Rob's telling Livan how to pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
i used to want the nationals feed
i guess for the dunn hr calls, now the away announcers are a blessing
I haven't seen anyone give that up since high school...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
I want a slo-mo...haven't had a good look yet...c'mon TV truck!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Willingham saves himself from a line drive to the head by catching the last out off Werth's bat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to introduce you to your new favorite 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 Sep 16, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Just keeps hitting too...please don't strand a leadoff double at second???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
WWJDIHWH?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Blocker!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
DO IT YOURSELF, LIVAN!!! IT'S THE ONLY WAY!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
no, they didn't. did they?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't look like that's what Livan was trying to do...he pushed it to 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 Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
WILLIE HARRIS WANTS TO WALK...Bases loaded for The Guzzzz....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope so, or else it's really bad baserunning by Desi...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
hey lool! a Guzman ground out! don't see those every day
yes you do.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Walking WIllie Harris
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If only he was followed by "Hitting" Guzman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
a swing on 2-0 produced a ground out to second base
remind me again why he’s playing?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggles hates kids...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
No score, and it's worse than you'd imagine...booooo!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
IAN DESMOND (clapclap clapclapclap)!!! IAN DESMOND (clapclap clapclapclap)!!!! 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 Sep 16, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions
Backed up by J-Max...It's the Kids' section of the lineup...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, one out of two ain't bad...
…c’mon Wil, time to atone for missing Howard…
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Livan's back on the hill...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
nice 1-2-3. 13 pitches. efficient.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Now how aboot Zim start streaking again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
nope
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think Dunn's gonna make it to 40?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
the streakiest team in the league
get some Windex!
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Or strike out swinging, your choice, 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 Sep 16, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
What's up with Robo-Blanton?
You just had to talk about Livan’s “efficiency,” didn’t you, Dave? Jinxer!
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Flores surgery complete, expected recovery time six months.
Cross your fingers for opening day, but don’t expect it.
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
i don't expect it
this reallty sucks. at least they have a couple months of rehab to see if they need to buy a catcher. i don’t really expect that either.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Not another season of Bard and Nieves...I'd rather watch a kid learn...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
we don't have any of those close enough to throw them in
Rooney? not a chance.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Corrales?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
gack!
have you seen him move? it hurts me to watch him walk across the parking lot after the game.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I just wanted to put that image of him trying to get into a crouch 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 Sep 16, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
not
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And he can't catch knucklers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Livan's got another scoreless frame...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
Ian DESMOND!!! (clapclap clapclapclap)!!! Desmond K's...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
Nieves almost nailed at first on a ground ball to right!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
LIVAN!!! DOUBLES TO LEFT!!!! NIEVES to third....and he's huffing and puffing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
tough being a catcher.
LIVO!
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Word is he apparently decided to bunt on his own (again) on the play I thought was a safety squeeze.
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Livan...He does what he WANTS!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The double he just hit would've been a much better alternative...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Livo gets tired of waiting for the position players....
He doubles after Wil’s single, and it’s runners 2-3 for TAWH! Gee, think they’ll walk him to get to Guz?
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WHWTW!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, i'm out. carry us home, Ed...
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
Later, sir...When's your first Caps game?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
coming up soon. i think we have a home preseason game begining of the week.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Devils play 20 min away, might have to go it's been too long since hockey..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It's pretty much a victory on our sliding scale of success...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibble can't even get the weather right.
It’s been incredibly mild here this summer.
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
Tats make people think you're mean, we learned that from the Nationals a few seasons 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 Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It feels hotter when the hamster in Dibble's head has to run faster to generate a coherent thought.
::gets banned from following Dibble on Twitter::
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Sep 16, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
i would imagine Dibble's twitter page is akin to a public access show that takes calls
none are serious, but if you don’t let em through youd have no callers at all…
Twitter's a mean-spirited medium...and writer Jonathan Mayo wants to know how seriously to take Twitter when a Jonas Brother's b-day is the most discussed/trending topic on the site...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It's much easier to be pithy in 140 characters than it is to be smart.
Eric Berry for sending the guy who wins the Heisman spinning 720 degrees in the air at the podium - or for intercepting it and returning it to where it rightfully belongs
by Chris Pendley on Sep 16, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
guz swings and misses in a pitch in the other batter's box
keep him in there, thats how you win.
Enough respecting the veterans, respect production!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a great look by Zim, heh.
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
Y-Dunn-K-Y!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought the Nationals were good against Blanton...tomorrow's Hamels...I know they're not good against him...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz slides behind second to get a grounder from Blanton, but he bounces the throw by 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 Sep 16, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
Livo gets a K-looking from Victorino, who wisely says nothing to his close personal friend Ed Rapuano behind the plate...
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Livo gets Shane-O looking, now only Utley stands in the way of another scoreless...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
I'm providing support...trying to will 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 Sep 16, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
GETS HIM! Sit down Utley!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
in this park
dunn could check swing a hr
that will help
Right now, Hammer's gonna go deeeep? Please???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought he hit it out last 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 Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
DESMOND CANNOT BE STOPPED!!!! Drops a single in right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Livan whispered it to him as he left the dugout..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
J-Max walks instead, Desmond doesn't run into an out on a passed 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 Sep 16, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Where the _ _ _ _ was he going?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh-oh, Garate warming....
Mrs. D sez “GRRRRR!” at this sign that Riggles has given up….
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Dern it, not the B-relievers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
One out walk to Ibanez on a full-count curve from Livan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Don't blame you, but you'll miss the comeback...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
E: 123 - Ian Desmond sails a DP throw by Dunn at 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 Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
man, you really have to kick it
to get it past dunn, jeez
Cy Ho Park takes over for Cy Blanton...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Two on, 1 out after Guzman's bunt gets Orr cut down at third....Zim's up next...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
can i cuss on this blog
where the FFFFFFFFFFFFF is everybody going?
I almost completely turned on the team last year at the end...it's getting there again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
YELLS, 9-9!!!! Sorry...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh...wait...doing the maths...103!! NO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
(trying to hit HR's? some are suggesting it...not me...of course...)
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit, if you're going to hit Utley, can we PLEASE hit him on the fly?
I’m dreaming of the day that plate-crowding cheater takes one on the hands and the ump calls it a strike.
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"Hit the bat, sorry, Utley!"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Putting two on for Ibanez seems like a great idea...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
2-2 pitch to the National killer...3-2...
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 Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
"It's all crushing, Dave," sighs Charlie at the unrelenting suckitude on display tonight.
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Did you see when they answered my email...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I emailed once, but somebody asked the same, so I sent a second one asking if Dukes would be in right next year...
They both said he still hasn’t claimed the spot, should compete in Spring Training…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
The wind plays tricks on Willie Harris on a pop up from Ibanez to left...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
Burnett ends up walking Ibanez...now Bergmann v Werth with the bases loaded...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It's hard to imagine the suck factor could go up much more, but
these are the Nats…trying to give away EVERY game.
Bah.
Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move. - Satchel Paige
C'MON BERGIE!!! Two strikes....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
OH....Bergie...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
And there you go...a grannie for Werth...
6-0 Bad Guys
Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move. - Satchel Paige
That's it. I can't take any more. I'll check in later tonight to put up the Fangraph.
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Berg-MANNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm checking out also.
I just switched back to PBS to watch Live from Lincoln Center… much more enjoyable ..and better for the nerves.
Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don’t move. - Satchel Paige
....and Ryan Madson's on to pitch the eighth for Philadelphia....(sigh)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Ian Desmond grounds into a DP after a leadoff walk to Dunn and a swinging K by 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 Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No so good a night for the Nats Faithful, I see......
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Chased'em all away again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
1-5 going hitless and 1-11 RISP will do that to the fans....
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm surprised anyone is still watching...would love to see some TV #'s...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a peep about that this year..... less than The 9000???
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Last I read it was int he 11,000+ and growing...but that was May-June...can't be close to that now...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure that number crashed off a cliff some time ago....
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm back
1) Bergmann sucks.
2) how is it possible the baserunning is so bad. my beer league softball team runs the bases better.
3) Dibble’s a dope.
4) Bergann sucks.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
3 of those 4 pitches from Bergmann were great...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
little solice
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
3) I've mentally banned him from Twittering in my ears...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The good news is Segovia's in to work on lowering that 27.00 ERA.........
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The baserunning is a complete mystery...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
When the team sleepwalks through ST, then are expected to be finished MLB players....
You know, the old “by the time they get here, they should know” axiom is a failure of the coaching…
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
really Rob?
Hai Garate?!?
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Uhh...yeah...so do you think Ron Darling is tired of the Mets?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Stairs vs Segovia Pt. II is an epic battle that ends with a groundout to 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 Sep 16, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Segovia throws a scoreless frame...waiting for the calculations...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Segovia down to 15.43!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Knocked the equivalent of Kensing's ERA off his number....
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry,was looking up WIllingham's numbers recently
u-g-l-y
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
It's gone beyond slump...to Kearnsian...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
J-Max singles under Rollins' glove to start the ninth...Nieves pops out...Morse?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Mores lines out, but Willie Harris singles to right to score J-Max!!!! 6-1 Clap! 6-1 Clap!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz pops out. Over now...6-1 though!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ughs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
really Bob, you're surprised by the domination?
the Phils are one of the best teams in the NL and the Nats are en route to their second straight 100 loss seasons.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
The good news...
We’re done with the Fillies after Detwiler’s game tonight.
Already done with the Marlins.
We can at least beat the Braves and Mets.
The Dodgers may be able to rest players by the time we play them next week??? We can hope. Maybe we’d have a chance to win one game that way.
In other news, Ronnie Belliard had a double and a dinger in the Dodgers' 3-1 victory over the Pirates...
…he’s just as good as Desmond!
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
That's my playoff team!!! Go 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 Sep 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for Ronnie B.!!!
''...we were tied for first place for the wild card, and we can't have September call-ups. We couldn't do any trades. They didn't want us to win.''
by cat daddy3000 on Sep 16, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
way to go Guz. nice game
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
Guz has joined the middle of the lineup....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm out to write another depressing game recap
props to my peeps
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Sep 16, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
Punchin' out to do the same...Loss recap#95...
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by Patrick Reddington on Sep 16, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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