Washington Nationals: AFL Update/Bryce Harper Game 2 GameThread.
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 1:30 PM EDT
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6'5'' left-hander Sammy Solis, the Washington Nationals' 2nd Round pick in 2010 Draft after Bryce Harper went no.1 overall to the Nats this past June, made his second AFL start Friday night at home in Scottsdale Stadium against the same Peoria Javelinas he'd faced in his Arizona Fall League debut. In Solis' first AFL start, the 22-year-old former University of San Diego starter struggled early, allowing a leadoff single, RBI double and a walk to the first three batters he faced, before retiring the next two Javelinas' hitters and picking off the one he'd walked. Solis set the next six batters he faced down in order to finish his initial AFL outing with 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER and 1 BB allowed with 1 K collected and 45 pitches thrown, 25 for strikes.
Solis' second start for the Scorpions began with the left-hander retiring six of the first seven batters he faced, allowing only a two-out walk in the first to the no.2 overall pick in the '09 Draft, Mariners' infield prospect Dustin Ackley. Solis walked the leadoff batter in the third, but escaped trouble when the Javelinas' Jay Austin, an Astros' '08 2nd Rounder, popped up a bunt in front of Blue Jays' infield prospect Adeiny Hechavvarria, who grounded into an inning-ending DP. In the fourth, however, Peoria got to the Nats' pitching prospect, chasing Solis from the game after a one-out walk (again to Ackley), four-straight singles, three of which scored runs, and an RBI groundout that made it 4-1 Javelinas a half-inning after Scottsdale had jumped out to a 1-0 lead. Solis' line: 3.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K's, 66 pitches, 40 strikes thrown.
Nats' pitching prospect Brad Peacock threw a scoreless sixth, giving up a leadoff single before retiring the next three Javelinas' hitters, two of them swinging. In 4 appearances and 6.0 AFL innings pitched, the 22-year-old right-hander has now recorded 12 K's while walking just one batter and giving up 1 ER on 4 hits. The only other product of the Nationals' system in the Scottsdale lineup on Friday was second baseman Stephen Lombardozzi, who contributed an RBI sac fly to the cause in what ends up a Scottsdale win after the Scorpions pick Solis up with a 5-run fifth, two in the sixth and four more in the eighth for a 12-4 victory which makes the team 7-3 so far in AFL action. Lombardozzi goes 1 for 3 with a walk and an RBI, and the 22-year-old '08 19th Round pick is now 6 for 24 (.250) with a .367 OBP, .417 SLG, 4 doubles, 4 walks and 2 RBI's six games into his first Fall League experience.
Today: The Phoenix Desert Dogs visit Scottsdale Stadium where they'll take on a Scorpions' lineup that features the fastest-swinging 18-year-old in the AFL, Bryce Harper, who'll be making his second AFL start for the Scorpions as part of the "Taxi" squad which only plays on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Harper was 1 for 4 with a two-RBI double in his first taste of Fall League action this past Wednesday, though he made solid contact in three of four at bats and somehow inspired awe with a pop-up in his first official AFL AB. The Desert Dogs and the Scorpions get started at 3:35 pm in the East, 12:35 in the afternoon in Arizona...Who's Watching Bryce Harper's second AFL game?
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Hate having to work today
Will have to check the game on my phone. Go Harper!
by The Herndon Kid on Oct 23, 2010 2:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Maryland, Navy and VT are winning.
Now for some Oppo Boppo and a Caps win and it will be a very good day.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Nats in Scottsdale lineup...
@#Nats AFL Update: Bryce Harper (DH) batting 8th, Mike Burgess (RF) hitting 7th, Derek Norris © hits 4th…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 3:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Stuck at work on a Saturday, so I'll follow this one as close as possible...
GoHarperGo!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
Giants' '08 9th Round pick LHP Ryan Verdugo starts for Scottsdale...
Yankees’ LHP prospect Manuel Banuelos starts for Phoenix…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
Verdugo gives up two singles and a walk in the first but gets out of it w/ a 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 Oct 23, 2010 3:49 PM EDT reply actions
Cool
The front page on the Arizona Fall League site has the headline “Phenom Harper to make his Second AFL Start”. Are people paying attention…?
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Found it already
Don’t know how long I’ll stick around, but I’d like to see how he does in the first at bat.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Judging by the traffic on my Twitter feed, all the beat writers have pulled out of town...
It’s just us Nats fans left following the box score….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN had on it's homepage an article about his first game
So I think there is some interest.
by The Herndon Kid on Oct 23, 2010 3:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Orioles' '08 5th Round pick Greg Miclat singles to start the Scottsdale first and moves to second on a balk...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
Here's the game day link if anyone is following forgot to put it in post...
AFL Gameday: Scottsdale vs Phoenix.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
Norris up up with the bases loaded after an error and a 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 Oct 23, 2010 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
Norris K's swinging at a 1-2 pitch from Banuelos...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
[in play runs] Marc Krauss comes through with a 2-run double. 2-0 Scorpions...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Krauss = '09 D-Backs' 2nd Round IF/OF...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Adams (and i don't think it's the alt/county singer/songwriter) is up 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 Oct 23, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Barring an unlikely double play Burgess is due up in two batters.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Ryan Adams pops out, Burgess up w/ 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 Oct 23, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Big spot for Burgess. 2nd and 3rd with two down.
…with Harper on deck.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
And he connects on the first pitch to get Harper a first inning AB...RBI single, 3-0 Scorpions...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh noes, Burgess out at second on the play, have to wait an inning for Harper to lead off the 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 Oct 23, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Verdugo's got two quick outs after the leadoff runner reaches on an error by Not-Lombardozzi...
Grant Green K’s swinging, here comes Harper…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:12 PM EDT reply actions
Rather frustrating that minorleaguesplits.com went kaput
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Verdugo, the guy pitching for the Scottsdale is a dominant reliever for San Fran
23 yr old 9th round pick with really, really high K rates. About 3:1 K/BB and well over a K per inning in high A and low A combined. Guess they are trying to get him some exposure before sending him to AA next year.
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Good job to get of the inning w/no runs
after a runner reaches third on a couple of errors.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Did I hear someone say "Oppo Boppo?"
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
[in play out(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 Oct 23, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Line out.
Even his outs are toughies.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
At least he's tearing into everything...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Harper takes first two pitches, called strike/ball...1-1 count...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
Sharp line drive to third on a 2-1 pitch from Banuelos...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Post had Kilgore shuttling between Arizona and Texas
I guess Game 1 was a big enough story to send him to Arizona. They had an Associated Press Gamer for one of the Texas games but a Kilgore gamer last night. Where in the world is Adam Kilgore?
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Ah to get paid to travel the country and write...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Three straight singles by Field, Miclat and Blackmon, Norris one batter 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 Oct 23, 2010 4:19 PM EDT reply actions
Pacheco K's swinging, Norris up with 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 Oct 23, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think I've ever seen a pic of Norris' face til write now...
Has a brown-haired Brian McCann thing going on…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Norris down 1-2 works the count full...
Discerning Eye!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
The daily Norris walk.
This time for an RBI!
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Can't wait til he's MLB-ready...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm all in for Norris.
He’s the best 1B prospect in our system today if they have to switch him.
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Norris takes a bases-loaded walk to force in a run, 5-0 Scorpions...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He's really short too.
I was surprised by that the first time I saw him.
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I havent been keeping up as well as I should have...
Is there any news/ updates/ plans on Jesus Flores?
Still working out in Florida as far as I know, but they're finally saying positive things about 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 Oct 23, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The guessing I heard, and it's only that was that he'd go to Syracuse to get back to 100% and hopefully push for a spot...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wonder if healthy Flores and Ramos are too good to share time though...
That’s a big IF with the way Flores has failed to stay healthy though. But if they can make Pudge expendable like Flores did to the vet backstops his first time around, I’m all for 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 Oct 23, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
He has to rake at Syracuse for 40 games without injuries before he has a legit shot
Don’t know how long we control him either.
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Wonder how long Desert Dogs will let Banuelos go.
Looks like he’s a young starter who has been strong in the Eastern League.
This is a preseason scouting report on Banuelos. Sounds like a 2008 international free agent with excellent stuff. Looks like he was injured this year and they’re filling out his innings limit.
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Marc Krauss' groundout ends the second, Harper due up third in the third...
Back in a few…work to do…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
This guy Banuelos is legit.
Sickels has him ranked as the no. 3 prospect in the Yankees org, B- prospect.
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19-year-old Mexican left-hander, that's trouble...
They’re sure to trade him soon…heh…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Where's dc_guy?
He needs to start looking for his next starter so his Bombers don’t flame out next go round.
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3 down in the top of the third....Adams/Burgess/Harper due up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
Adams grounds out, Burgess flies out, Harper up in a hurry...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Two-out line drive single to right for Harper....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Two pitches down the pipe.
Took the first for a strike. We’ll believe it’s a laser line drive on the second.
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I assume every time he makes contact it's a laser...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless it's a rainmaker popup
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
More #Harpermyths...
1. Harper makes it rain in the desert.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
Here’s a tough grading review of his first game in the AFL from minorleagueball.com
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No pleasing some people.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
We're not there.
It’s just his first game. I’m least worried about the right field defense. Today’s at bats seem patient enough. If he’s holding his own in the AFL, hopefully he’ll get a half season at Potomac.
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From the Post writeup,
it sounded like scouts were saying he played the ball over his head well. Depends on the point of view, I guess.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Everybody brings their own bias
Some guys are haters who take special joy in seeing the highest rated prospects cut down a peg. Others are local beat writers determined to pump up hope to justify their jobs. I think that guy’s too negative personally, but I put it up in case it was of interest.
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If you click on the pic at the top of this post, there's actually a pic of his play at the wall in right...
You can’t tell a lot from a still though admittedly….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not worried about his defense either
and 3 of his 4 at bats he hit the ball hard.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Harper coming up 3rd in the 5th...still 5-0 Scorpions...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!
Derek Norris has left the building!
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Sweet.
Do the Nats really have serviceable prospects?
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
My sarcasm meter is flashing.
But Norris is the truth. The guy he hit a dinger off of is the kind of guy he’s supposed to have for lunch in AA. Too bad that guy is in the Southern League, not the Eastern League.
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Banuelos out though.
They brought up 2008 Marlins 5th round draft pick Peter Andrelczyk. Not really a prospect. 24 year old reliever who hasn’t solidified himself at AA yet.
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There you go again
Raining on my parade.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Whatevers.
Guy is a legit AA reliever with decent K/BB rates. 75K/30BB in 73IP.
As I stated above, today really, really, really stinks that minorleaguesplits.com is down. You can’t check any peripherals to see how these guys really are.
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Burgess grounds out to end the inning, have to wait another inning for Harper AB no.3...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Pelzer, get out of this frame so Harper can get up and I can leave 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 Oct 23, 2010 5:16 PM EDT reply actions
Two-out walk, he's killing me...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Now back-to-back two-out walks...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
K to end the inning.
Whew.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
There we go, backwards K and it's Harper 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 Oct 23, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring out some new meat...
Time for a Harper homer…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
You wouldn't want to get punked by Derek Norris, would you Bryce?
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Good morning, good afternoon, and good night for Mr. Bryce.
Back to Hagerstown for you.
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What's the distance difference from D.C. between Potomac and Hagerstown...
Have a feeling I’ll be at a lot of minor league games this year…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hagerstown might be like an hour and a half.
Potomac is 30min to infinity depending on traffic, although supposedly Sue Dinem has a sneaky back way to avoid 95.
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Personally, I prefer to see the P-Nats in Frederick
Much nicer stadium and easier drive for me on the Maryland side of DC. Plus Frederick surroundings are prettier than Potomac Mills for side trips.
Hagerstown has the outlets nearby too, though.
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Dern gender disguising pseudonyms...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Believe so.
He specifically says “life ain’t easy for a boy named Sue” on nationalsprospects.com
He’s a cool dude. Got a chance to connect with him at one of the P-Nats playoff games. But I shall not reveal his secret identity.
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really depends on where you’re coming from, since you’re up north Hagerstown should be alot better. Potomac is horrible to get to on a weekday, I could normally get there in 35 minutes, but it took me over an hour and a half to get there on the infamous Drew Storen bobblehead night, rush hour is a bitch.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Frederick might be the best place for Patrick to catch these guys. Basically when you hit Baltimore you shoot out west on I-70 instead of shooting down south on 295 or I-95.
I’m not sure who will be in Hagerstown for so long. This AFL stint says Harper for Potomac to me. The high school pitchers may or may not be ready, I guess. Seems like Solis should be Potomac as well. I don’t think Morris spent any time in Hagerstown.
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Haggerstown is really far North though
Something like 80 or 90 miles away. Potomac isn’t that far.
by The Herndon Kid on Oct 23, 2010 5:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Down 0-2 quickly, one swinging, one looking...
And he K’s swinging on 3 pitches…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright, gotta drive home...back in for the next Harper 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 Oct 23, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
back-to-back singles in front of Norris...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:40 PM EDT reply actions
Norris flies out to center, a rare unproductive AB for Norris...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, he did strike out earlier.
Norris is the man, though. I <3 Norris!
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Adams K's swinging, it'll be Burgess and Harper to start the Scorpions' 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 Oct 23, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
My new favorite pitcher (based on naught but his name) Rex Brothers is on for Scottsdale...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
Grant Green appears a bit overmatched today.
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Desert Dogs go down in the eighth, here come Burgess and Harper...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
Brothers strikes out the side.
around a double. Impressive. High Rockies reliever prospect.
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Javy Guerra vs Burgess, Harper...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Javy guerra up for Phoenix
Appears to be a Rule 5 look see for the Dodgers.
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Javy Guerra makes WAR
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Burgess K's swinging...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Soft ground ball through third? Doesn't sound like Harper...but I'll take 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 Oct 23, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He's got to learn to stop hitting the ball so darn hard all the time.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Appears the BABIP gods want to pay him back for the earlier lineout.
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Takes third on a single by Field...
MOAR SPEAD!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not-Lombardozzi strands Harper at third when he grounds into an inning-ending DP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Look who's clever tonight!
Sadly, Burgess is not as he goes down swinging. Good for Burgess to see that he’s got to make some adjustments for AA next year.
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Thank you, thank you very much.
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Cole Kimball is in!
Nats reliever trying to become relevant!
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Kimball's about to wreck shop...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
For Solis' last start they updated the day after with pitch/pitch speeds, but not since...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Flyout to left, one down for Kimball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm.
Don’t want us plebes gettting the velo stuff?
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Not sure why they wouldn't or if they just don't have the manpower out there...
They’re pretty low-key affairs…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
What’s attendance like? 100-300 or so?
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Yeah, it was packed for the one Stras start I saw...
And Kilgore said it jumped from 100-200 to 800+ for Harp…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Kimball walked Michael Taylor (former Phillies prospect, I think he went out in the Halladay deal)
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Kyle Skipworth singles
First and second one out.
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Now a single by Kyle Skipworth...
C’mon Kimball…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Man has no control today.
We’re up to 10 balls and 10 strikes. And there’s only one out.
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28 pitches to get three outs, not good Kimball.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm. Matt Wallach is old Expo Tim Wallach's son, was not aware...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So does that mean you're glad Kimball gave up that hit or not?
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And the mighty Grant Green is up as the last hope for the Desert Dogs.
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Kimball goes 3-0...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Green goes down, Scorpions win...
Now let’s go GIANTS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Gameday says 919 fans in attendance today...
All to get a good look at Norris!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, heh, heh.
They came to see Harper, but they’ll be talking about Norris! That’s kind of what you hope happens with this league. Really need Norris to generate some trade talk. He could be one of the first prospects we have that has more value outside of the org than inside of the org.
I’m all in for Norris and I hope he boots Ramos to backup catcher, but I’ve got to believe Flores has zero value outside the org but he could be a backup if he gets well in Syracuse.
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Going to check out Flores' contract situation, think the Nats have to decide what to do with him this winter...
But I agree, he has zero value at this point, been a long time since he played…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Torn...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for the game thread
way to go Scorpions
go Giants
No problem. Going to get some eats before the Giants/Phils...
L8R.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That was fun. Go Gigantes!
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Giants + Rangers = Ratings Bonanza!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Oct 23, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I like the side effect of sticking it to Fox, too!
Rob
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
Huge numbers in Texas and the Bay 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 Oct 23, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB needs a cable network devoted to their cause.
NHL has a better deal for fans than MLB to me. Fox with its blackouts is utter idiocy. I’ll be forever mad at them for showing Yankees/Rays instead of the NL pennant race during the last weekend.
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