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GameThread: Florida Marlins At Washington Nationals - Game 136 Of 162.

Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, Sep 5, 2009 7:05 PM EDT



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Florida Marlins
@ Washington Nationals

Saturday, Sep 5, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT
Nationals Park

Josh Johnson vs Livan Hernandez

?'s For The DC Faithful...

• Can The Nationals Finally Beat Josh Johnson? Pleases?

• So, Eight-Straight Losses? Where's Your Riggleman, Now?

• Do You Think The Nationals Should Even Consider Letting Jesus Flores In A Game?

• When Is The Next Flat-Brimmed Closer Drew Storen Going To Get The Call?

• Who's Going To Arizona This Fall?

DC Starting Lineup...

  1. TAWH - CF
  2. The Guzzzz - SS
  3. THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! - 3B
  4. The Big Opposite Field - 1B
  5. The Hammer - LF
  6. Elijah SSSSSUPER DUKESSSSS - RF
  7. "Mr. Perfect" Pete Orr - 2B
  8. Wil "Blocker" Nieves - C
  9. Mr. National Himself - SP

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Livan's Gonna Show You His Fastball, Josh Johnson Knows He Owns Your Favorite Team...


Josh Johnson

#55 / Pitcher / Florida Marlins

6-7

230

L

R

Jan 31, 1984

 

'09 Stats - (13-4, 3.08 ERA), 27 GS, 2 CG, 178.1 IP, 154 H, 63 R, 61 ER, 12 HR, 44 BB, 157 K's, 1.10 WHIP, ERA+ = 136, 2.2 BB/9, 7.9 K/9, 3.57 K/BB, .233 BAA. 

vs DC - (4-0, 3.67 ERA), 9 G, 8 GS, 49.0 IP, 42 H, 20 ER, 2 HR, 16 BB, 47 K's, 1.18 WHIP, .227 BAA.

Origin Story - Florida Marlins' 4th Round pick, 113th overall in 2002. (ed. note - The Nationals selected LHP Jon Felfoldi 5 picks before the Fish took Johnson.")



Mr. National Himself Livan Hernandez

#61 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals

6-2

245

R

R

Feb 20, 1975

 

'09 Stats - (7-9, 5.26 ERA), 25 GS, 2 CG, 149.0 IP, 176 H, 88 R, 87 ER, 18 HR, 54 BB, 86 K's, 1.54 WHIP, ERA+ = 81, 3.3 BB/9, 5.2 K/9, 1.59 K/BB. 

vs FLA - (13-7, 3.41 ERA), 27 GS, 6 CG, 3 SO, 192.2 IP, 188 H, 80 R, 73 ER, 11 HR, 54 BB, 117 K's, 1.26 WHIP, .261 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. 3/24/03Traded by SF Giants to Montreal Expos w/ IF/C Edwards Guzman for (RHP) Jim Brower and (LHP)Matt Blank.** 8/7/06Traded by Washington Nationals to Arizona Diamondbacks for (LHP) Matt Chico and (RHP Garrett Mock. 2/12/08 - Signed as FA with Minnesota. 8/6/08Claimed off waivers by Colorado. 2/14/09 Signed as a FA with the NYM. 8/26/09 Signs With Washington Nationals!!!!!!!!!


The Nationals vs Josh Johnson...

Josh Bard - 1 for 6, .167 AVG. 

Elijah Dukes - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 1 2B, 2 RBI's. 

Adam Dunn - 2 for 11, .182 AVG, 1 2B, 1 BB, 5 K's. 

Alberto Gonzalez - 1 for 8, .125 AVG, 1 2B. 

Cristian Guzman - 4 for 11, .364 AVG. 

Willie Harris - 2 for 9, .222 AVG. 

Livan Hernandez - 1 for 1, 1.000 AVG, 1 2B, 2 RBI's. 

Wil Nieves - 2 for 8, .250 AVG. 

Pete Orr - 5 for 9, .556 AVG. 

Josh Willingham - 1 for 4, .250 AVG. 

Ryan Zimmerman - 4 for 14, .286 AVG, 2 RBI's

Marlins vs Livan...

Alfredo Amezaga - 1 for 5, .200 AVG.

Wes Helms - 5 for 13, .385 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI's.

Jeremy Hermida - 4 for 15, .267 AVG.

Hanley Ramirez - 5 for 14, .357 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI's. 

Dan Uggla - 4 for 17, .235 AVG, 1 3B, 1 HR, 3 RBI's. 

• For A Florida Marlins Fan's Perspective, Check Out The SB Nation's Marlins Blog: FishStripes

• Check The NatCast If You're Heading To Nationals Park.

Michael Wilbon Says: "WAY TO GO NATS!!!

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Felfoldi !!!!!!!!!!

…four years in A ball and done…

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

"So, Eight-Straight Losses? Where's Your Riggleman, Now?"

as the kids would say,……."Spnak!!!….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Spnak:

“The act of officially claiming that someone ducked out of an argument…”

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Rizzo's cleaning up the mess...finally.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giving guys a chance to plan out their next job opportunity.......

Nah, he just crushed their future ahead of a long, starving, frozen Winter….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

(……tumbleweeds….)

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Ball 1 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 5, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've got color bars and commentary so far...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions  

We're back and Nieves just nailed Coghlan trying for second with a low throw and an assist from "Mr. Perfect" Pete Orr

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Back to back walks...Livan Broken?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nationals' dugout already asking aboot the strike box...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cantu doubled to left, Maybin scored, Ramirez to third..one out...

Not going to attract the Faithful to this Saturday night meeting……..

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

and walks Hanley.......

If Bard’s behind the plate, it’s bases loaded with no outs….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think they need a veteran catcher to go with a veteran starter and a legit infielder...nowish...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

(...Brian....)

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOWDEN!!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cantu waits on a slow, slow curve and lifts it to left for a two-run 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 5, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just one scored, 1-0 with men on 2nd and 3rd...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

And there's the third walk of the first...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

2-run single by the National Killer Cody Ross,

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

3-0 already...Another 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 5, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Livan gets a McChatty...

This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com

Federal Baseball.com: Still A Livan Fan After Three Walks In The First.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

MASN showing how they're all back in the extreme back..

of the batter’s box so they can wait on the slow junk and get a better look…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't work with Helms......

34 pitches for Livan…

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Helms got the eephus...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giving Johnson a 3-0 lead to work with is a bad 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 5, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

We Get the WALKS TOO!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tied for 9th in the league now with 19...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not counting tonight...

ESPN – GIDP STATS

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tied for 7th...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

TOP TEN and going for #1!!!!

oh wait…..

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're #1 In the Draft!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rock? Rule!!! ARE THE BEST...?

Dang it, I’m no good at these…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ump trying to prove something to 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 5, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coghlan's killing the Nationals...and Maybin looks like he'd fit right into DC's start of '09 outfield...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Idiot fan falls over the wall going for a grounder...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Hanley comes up a few feet short of the left field wall with a long fly to the track...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn almost took out the Riggler with a foul grounder...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least we can look to Josh Johnson to make us feel better aboot Zim(n)!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I beat Dibble to it!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unless he somehow falls in love with DC...otherwise it's the AL...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'll miss the comeback, but you don't want to make her 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 Sep 5, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walkingham takes first after Dunn's laser through the shift...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Elijah Dukes has a Discerning Eye, and he uses it to walk 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 5, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walks the bases loaded with no outs!!!!

Orr, Nieves, Livan?

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Orr scores Dunn!!!! Single through second!!! 3-1!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hurry Wil!!!

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Orr singles in one.....

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marlins warming a pitcher now....this is going to be a looong 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 5, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Johnson just threw a 96 mph full-count heater by Nieves...

Ball four…but too close to take probly…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looked close? I'm making excuse for Wil...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

LIVO 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 5, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

And GIDP.......

Caitlin wants them all fined $5000 for slowing down the game for only one run!!!!….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bases loaded 0 outs FAILURE...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Livan grounds into the rally-killing DP...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Dukes!! Can't leave it up to Bar...oh that's 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 5, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now I get it...Surprised none of the Manny-haters on the team thought of the well-aimed dugout liner...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Livan walks Baker with one down in 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 Sep 5, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Bob Carp pretty much just called the Ump out for his strike box...can you fine Announcers...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Livan settles in and gets Uggla and Ross to end a scoreless 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 Sep 5, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cameron Maybin robs The Guzzzzz of extra bases with a diving play on a fly to straight left center...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Cody Ross runs into the wall in right to take a hit away from Zim...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awaiting the call on a chopper to second by Helms that Guzman drops...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a hit so far, not an E, Guzman would have had to make a quick throw to have a chance...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chris Coghlan 3 for 3 after throwing his bat at a low "fastball" and singling 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 5, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Elijah Dukes catches a liner from Maybin and throws home trying for the runner, but it hits Dunn and the run scores...4-1 Fish...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hanley Ramirez leaves the yard in a hurry with a line drive HR to left, two-run blast, 6-1 Marlins...mayhap the Mets were right about Livo....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Dukes isn't swinging at junk tonight, but there are already two down when he flies out to center...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

6-1 Fish after 4...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Beastie Boys' "Intergalactic" is cued up and Pete Orr steps up in the bottom of the fifth...

…after Livan Hernandez’s scoreless fifth…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Orr almost beats out a weak grounder to 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 5, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Josh Johnson snags a liner aimed right back at his head off Nieves' 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 5, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jorge Padilla gets sawed off and grounds out to end DC's fifth...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Victor Garate's debut with DC comes in the sixth...

The left-hander takes over for Livan with DC down 6-1.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Ga-rah-tay...as in Karate acc. to Carp...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

0-2 pitch to Brett Hayes, and Hayes hits one out of the park...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

One of US!! ONE OF US!! ONE OF US!!!...

Though us = ?

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Garate's 1st BB is out of the way too as Maybin walks in front of Hanley...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

7-1...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Garate pops up Hanley Ramirez...and then gives up an RBI double to Cantu to make it 8-1 Marlins with two down...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

8-1 Fish in the sixth after a shaky debut by Garate...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Christhian Martinez takes over for Florida...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

...and gets two quick outs from the Nyjer-Morgan-less-top-'0-the-Nationals'-order...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

ZIm reaches on an infield single and Adam Dunn pops a 3-1 pitch up to left to end the sixth...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zim IF single or E on Helms...hasn't been called yet...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leadoff double by Uggla in the seventh...soon to be 9-1 Marlins....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Sosa gets two outs, now has the pitcher, Martinez up with Uggla on third...Pete Orr throws him out to end the seventh...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Top '0 the 7th...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Completely unrelated, but...

WILLIAM AND MARY JUST BEAT UVA!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by John Quinn on Sep 5, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

At least someone feels like a winner tonight...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I had the Nats game on TV as well...

This is pretty bad. I think I can hear my voice echo in here.

by John Quinn on Sep 5, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Watching football at a friend's house.

Let’s discuss managerial candidates again…

Kirk Gibson
Melvin from the D-Backs
NO BOBBY VALENTINE

by RoscoeNats on Sep 5, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where's the whole Kirk Gibson thing coming from?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I liked hearing about him the other day...

Played under Sparky and Lasorda. Been a coach for a while.

by RoscoeNats on Sep 5, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think Willie Randolph will be in consideration for his second gig?

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's why they're waiting though, who knows what names will be available after the season...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lou Piniella might be looking for work...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Davey looking to get back into the game?

I know he’s been tied to the Nationals, and worked with Stras at the Olympics…that could be inneresting…

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

After reading about Gibson, I wouldn't be opposed

Bobby V. for the entertainment value and easy typing of his name…

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Villone warming as The Hammer starts the DC seventh with a fly ball out to center...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

DUKES!!! Triples off the wall in center...sliding in headfirst ahead of a weak throw in...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Morgan-Rule will be in effect next year...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I heard conflicting stories...

one said minor leagues won’t do it. One said nobody in organization will do it.

by RoscoeNats on Sep 5, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read that it had been banned in the minors...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dukes scores on a single by Nieves and Nieves scores on a fly ball to right that drops in fair...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

8-4 Fish...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Martinez is out...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dan Meyer vs Maxwell with Bard-O on 2nd...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maxwell K's and Craig Stammen comes on to run for Bard...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 Sep 5, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guzman pops out to end the seventh...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cameron Maybin drops a one-out single into right...and Villone stays on to face Hanley 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 Sep 5, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Had Bergmann warmed too, but I guess Riggles thinks 8-4 is insurmountable...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baker skies the 2nd out to left, and Villone's finally out...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bergie gets a grounder from Uggla to end Florida's aeth...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

He should keep percentages on his gut's performance then....

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey at least Adam Dunn's hitting!!! He's the bestest....

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Now Fredi Gonzalez is going to get cute with a 5-run lead...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn rips into one for a single to start the DC eighth...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Halfway to the wall...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dukes K's swinging through a 90mph chest-high heater...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Orr flies out to Ross...9-4 Fish after eight...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 outs to get 3 ru...

‘til it’s over…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Wil Nieves leads off...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nieves (1 for 4) after the groundout to 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 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

The General flies out 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 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

And a 5-run J-Max HR is the only hope...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coghlan misses J-Max's liner and is safe at second with two down...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Sep 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zimmerman flies out to right. Ballgame. 8-straight losses...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mike Morse with the 2-out PH AB...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

MORSE'S FIRST DC RBI!!!

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's all coming together!!!!

nah……. Zim flies out to end it….

"I Never Want the First Pick Again."

by cat daddy3000 on Sep 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looked interesting off the bat, but no luck...

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Later...

Punchin’ out to watch something enjoyable tonight…8-straight losses = No fun.

Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

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