Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros: Spring Training GameThread.

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 12:01 PM EDT Comment 96 comments

• Though MLB Network correspondent Trenni Kusnierek clearly stated during last night's "30 Clubs in 30 Days" Washington Nationals' profile that DC GM Mike Rizzo, "...has said that he will not start Strasburg in the majors in April," and in spite of the fact that former DC GM Jim Bowden tweeted yesterday that, "M. Rizzo just told me on XM 175 that he is leaning on sending Strasburg to minor leagues," to, "...work on stretch, bat & time to plate," according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson's article entitled, "No decision on Strasburg regarding minors", which was published before the MLB program aired and after the DC GM's interview on Sirius/XM, Mr. Rizzo checked in via text to tell the MLB.com writer that although, "'In all probability, Stephen would benefit from going to the Minor Leagues...the official decision has not been made.'"

• You can ask Strasburg where he thinks he'll start in today's MLB.com Chat with the Nationals' '09 no.1 overall pick, which will take place at 12:30 pm EST this afternoon before the game starts.

• Game Notes and DC Starting Lineup After The JUMP...

• Game Time: 1:05 pm EST from Kissimmee. Jason Marquis vs Wandy Rodriguez. MLB Gameday Audio has the Houston feed. Who's Listening to the Nationals?

• DC Starting Lineup (as of 8:27 am 3/17 acc to @NatsTownNews):

Willy Taveras - RF
Cristian Guzman - SS
Justin Maxwell - CF
Adam Dunn - 1B
Josh Willingham - LF
Danny Espinosa - 2B
Eric Bruntlett - 3B
Wil Nieves - C
Jason Marquis - SP

• Barring any unforseen developments this Spring, today's starter Jason Marquis will be part of the Nationals' twenty-ten starting rotation. The 31-year-old right-hander allowed 3 hits, 3 walks, 1 HR and 5 ER overall in 2.0 IP of his only competitive outing this Spring. The veteran starter's second start was washed out, though he pitched a simulated game instead. Marquis makes his second start this afternoon against the Houston Astros in Kissimmee, Florida's Osceola County Stadium, where the Nationals will face 'Stros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez.

• The Nationals will be looking for their third-straight win after yesterday's split-squad sweep of the Marlins and Cardinals. 2-11 so far this Spring, the Nationals got 3 RBI's from Pudge Rodriguez in Washington's 4-2 win over St. Louis, and 4 HR's from Kevin Mench, Cristian Guzman, Ryan Zimmerman and Willie Harris in their 12-3 drubbing of the Marlins. The bad news out of yesterday's games? Nyjer Morgan went down with a hamstring issue that will keep the Nats' center fielder on the sidelines for now, while Adam Dunn suffered back spasms that forced him to remove himself from the game. Dunn reportedly thinks he'll be fine for today's game...Will Cristian Guzman start at short as rumored? When will Nyjer Morgan be back?

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Game getting under way for those not searching for answers to the Dukes' move...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:02 PM EDT reply actions

And if you didn't glance at the lineup, Danny Espinosa's getting a start today....

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:03 PM EDT reply actions

Willy "I see a big opportunity" Taveras strokes a leadoff single through the infield...

The Guzzzzz is up…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions

Who is "krickeys"?

And why did they give Strasburg so many of his questions? Was a little disappointed that the chat was so fluff-oriented, but I guess that’s to be expected. I submitted a ton of pitching questions, but none got through.

by cassander on Mar 17, 2010 1:13 PM EDT reply actions

I sent two of my own...

But much better to know his movie and music preferences I guess

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Avatar and Bull Durham are both good movies,

But I was hoping to learn something new. The stat question was interesting, even if he gave an old school answer. I’m guessing Storen, for example, might have had a different answer.

by cassander on Mar 17, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I haven't read whole transcript, but it seemed like they were taking the easy ones...

Storen’s a great interview…

I just don’t know why people go for the personal questions.

Movies, what’s on his iPod? Not interested really…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

those are predetermined fluff questions

"What you know is often the enemy of what you can learn" Bill James

by PhDBrian on Mar 17, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't read the piece,

but I would have liked him much more if Strasburg had said his favorite movie was “A Touch of Evil”.
Not only because it’s a great movie, but that’s what I’m hoping he’s going to be for NL hitters.

2009
Nats fan to usher: "Hey isn’t it a bit early for the Nationals to erect a statue of Manny Acta?"
Usher: "Uh sir, that’s not a statue, that actually is Manny Acta."

by PerryMason on Mar 17, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

That opening tracking shot alone is reason enough to cite that movie...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Guzman grounds into a force.

Maxwell grounds into another force…but steals second and takes third on an errant throw only to get stranded by Adam Du…Chris Duncan? Where’s Donkey?

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Marquis just gave up a bases-loaded 3-run double...

After allowing an earlier run…4-0 Astros.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Astros bat around, add another run off Marquis...5-0 Astros.

Impossible to keep up, will update below when the box scores catch up with this…

Short story: Marquis just got shelled.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Nationals down in order in the second, Wandy Rodriguez made quick work of the Nats...still 5-0.

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 Mar 17, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

And Marquis lets the first two runners on again in the second...

Bourn and Matsui on in front of Pence, who lines out to right, Bourn advances. Carlos “El Caballo” Lee’s up with two on, 1 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 Mar 17, 2010 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

Lee flies to deeep right, Taveras get there...falls and drops it...6-0 Astros.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Willy Taveras sort of makes up for the drop ball with a solo HR in the second...Guzman smacks a triple...

Still 7-1 after two and a half.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Excuse me if this is a dumb question.

But when Is SS throwing again during ST so I can watch on mlb.tv?

Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 17, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

He's throwing Friday, whether or not it's on MLB.tv I don't know...

Radio coverage 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 Mar 17, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 17, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Can't wait, have the day off so I can obsessively follow along...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Will he be starting? How many innings?

These are unanswered questions for the Strasburg-obsessed. I noticed nationals.com only said he’d be pitching. Might Livan start and Strasburg follow? Would they get 4 innings each? Or will only Strasburg pitch?

Last I checked, it looked like the game will in fact be on mlb.tv, but I’d recommend checking again on Friday before the game.

by cassander on Mar 17, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

STOP HAMMER TIME!!! Josh Willingham hits the Nats' second HR in the Nats' fourth...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

Jason Marquis is back out for another inning of 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 Mar 17, 2010 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

And Marquis issues another walk in the fourth...and another run when Hunter Pence drives another in...

8-2, Marquis is done.

LIne: 3.1 IP, 4 BB, 8 H, 8 ER. (maybe 9, one runner 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 Mar 17, 2010 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

OK, the Astros' announcer just called him "Strasburger"...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

Future menu item at Nats Park.

by Tvm950 on Mar 17, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Someone's gonna jump on that...5 Guys???

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

i know spring training dosent mean anything

but its not like marquis walking guys is anything new

any update on dunn? I read hes having back spasms

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Dunn just out as a precaution since they have tomorrow off too...

that’s all they’re saying…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Too much kung fu...

by MissB on Mar 17, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Can ANYONE around here play this game

i’m having a bad day all around and i’m fairly humorless at this point, so if i get too obnoxious, just tell me to bolt.

but jumping jiminy Christmas…WTF is this??? 3.1 IP, 4 BB, 8 H, 8 ER.

i’m sick of spring training.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Marquis' combined spring numbers defy description, so i'll just post them for your perusal

5.1 ip, 11 h, 13 er, 7 bb, 1 k. ERA is 21.94.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sick of all this right now...

Capps on the mound. Been away from game for a minute, sorry to anyone following along.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

7 bb in 5 1/3

I wouldnt be worried, except this is his MO

so many of you liked this signing… just sayin

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

Capps isn't much better...and Tyler Walker even worse...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

And Capps gives up run no.9 on the day on an Humberto Quintero 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 Mar 17, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

And follows that with a wild pitch to Keppinger that moves Quintero into scoring position...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

and walks the next guy.

unbelievable. throw some damn strikes

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

What's happening to our dreams of improvement...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Gets Sullivan looking with a spotted 0-2 fastball!! Yeah!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

no gonfalon dreams this year...

heh
Marquis sure is stinking up the joint these days.

by MissB on Mar 17, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

dave showin' some teeth today

I’m likin’ it

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

So what did Riggleman see to change his opinion from the beginning of camp that Dukes was ready:

Today he says, acc. to Yahoo!Sports.com’s Tim Brown:

“Another Nats reporter, Mark Zuckerman, talked to manager Jim Riggleman, who said Dukes just isn’t good enough to be an everyday right fielder in the majors. Maybe he’s the classic “4-A” player."

Anyone who has to read this will again, cause I’m going to pull the Riggleman quotes for an article 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 Mar 17, 2010 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

i'm very tempted to drop some "f" bombs in relation to that quote

suffice it to say that Rigglemen is an idiot

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Riggleman of all people, two weeks ago he said he thought he was ready...

Was he that off in his estimation???

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

if Jim Rigglemen knows what Dukes' career BB% is

ill put his first born through college

cliffnotes: he probably dosen’t even know there’s a stat called “walk rate”

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

sorry guys this fires me up

Managers know next to nothing about players aside from anecdotally seeing them on the field. The fact that Jim Rigglemen thinks he’s qualified to say who or who isn’t qualified to play baseball absed on what he sees, or remembers from last season is incredibly stupid.

I have now become a lifelong dukes fan. My hope is that he succeeds and shoves it in the face of this baseball illiterate

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

No apologies necessary, I'm so angry I'm missing most of this horrid game...

…pulling out all their conflicting quotes aboot this stuff…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Riggleman is a puppet

that’s why he’s still here.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

SSSSSSSSSSSUPER DUKESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

any one else find it humorous

that Elijah Dukes isn’t good enough to play on this team, but Adam Kennedy is?

adam kennedy has a very impressive career 89 OPS+, in case anyone was wondering.

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Adam Kilgore just reported

that today is the cut-off from owing a player a full season salary. good business sense there, Nats.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Teh Cheep...there I finally said it and meant 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 Mar 17, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

there were much worse players to cut

im sure of it

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Taveras? Justin Maxwell's shown little or nothing and is the same age approx....

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

thats whats so mind boggling about all of this

do everyone have a massive stroke and forget hes 25? And hes shown that, like, he can actually do some things right? (not everything yet, but… 25)

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

so Olsen didn't get Patterson'd

unless they do it after the game. but Dukes did. i’m still having trouble putting all this together. couldn’t be a worse day personally either.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Now I'm really worried about your Dad.

Hope I’m wrong about that.

by MissB on Mar 17, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks Miss B

he’s not doing very well. i appreaciate your concern.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Big hugs to you then.

I’ll continue to keep you in my thoughts and hope for improvement or peace. It’s so tough to have a really sick parent.

by MissB on Mar 17, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

thank you

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

*that some managers know nothing

told u i was fired up :)

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

9-2 Astros after Gustavo "Couldn't cut it in DC" Chacin retires the side....

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

Capps' spring numbers courtesy of Zuckerman

6 ip, 9 h, 7 er, 5 bb, 3 k.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

eh, relievers dont concern me too much

anyone with a live arm can throw one decent inning of work every few days (we hope)

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Jason Michaels just hit a solo shot off of Tyler Walker...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

Walker's horrid #'s 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 Mar 17, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

my number keys don't go that high

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Just kidding I figured that Walker stat tweets would be flying like the rest...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

5 HRA this Spring...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 Mar 17, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I just read that Ron Washington did coke last year

times are tough for all of us.

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, read that earlier...uh...don't know what to even say aboot that...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

are jokes considered insensative?

because it sorta writes itself

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Almost too easy...

Can you get fired for having done coke in the past…I’m asking for Washington’s benefit of course, lest I set myself up for said jokes…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Did he just give Josh Hamilton the take sign on 3-1?

nah, just a long night last night.

by martins on Mar 17, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, luckily Kevin Mench is still around...

Oh, wait, he just lost his bat on a strike and hit a fan.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

And now Drew Storen gives up a leadoff walk...

Maybe we should get Storen away from the other pitchers…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

you mean, like triple-A?

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Double-A, single-A just get him away from Walker (again what a name) and Capps...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

And a HBP on the second batter, Sullivan...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Single to load the bases with Jason Michaels 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 Mar 17, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Michaels down swinging...Storen is apparently aware of the Nationals' closer tradition of making it interesting...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Sac fly scores a run, 11-2 on Bourgeois' fly 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 Mar 17, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Storen buckles down and holds the 'Stros to 1 run...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

the Nats have struck out 11 times in less than seven innings.

that’s not good.

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by Dave at Nats News Network on Mar 17, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

by MissB on Mar 17, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I saw Dunn in right please no...

Heading home from work….back later with much anger about Dukes…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Mar 17, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions