St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg GameThread.
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 6:39 PM EDT
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76 pitches, 43 strikes, two starts and 5.0 innings into his first Spring Training with the Washington Nationals after having been selected with the no.1 overall pick in the '09 Draft out of San Diego State University, Stephen Strasburg is being given one more chance tonight to convince the Nats' Brass that they can't afford to wait until the beginning of June to insert the right-handed flame-throwing future ace into the Nationals' rotation. Strasburg's allowed 4 hits and 1 walk while recording 4 K's thus far, and tonight the 21-year-old's scheduled for a four-inning outing against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, who bring a decidedly B-lineup to Viera, Florida's Space Coast Stadium, where the Nats and Cards game will get underway at 7:05 pm EST...(What's up, Pujols?) The Nationals' Lineup?
DC Starting Lineup: (AFTER THE JUMP):
DC Starting Lineup:
- Thrillie Harris - RF (hmmm)
- Adam Kennedy - 2B (New "Two-Spot"?)
- Ryan Zimmerman - 3B (Word.)
- Adam Dunn - 1B (Back...alright?)
- Pudge Rodriguez - C (Was once "Pudgy")
- Ian Desmond - SS (Sorry, Guz!)
- Justin (J-Max) Maxwell - CF (For now, RF later?)
- Willy Taveras - LF (Please, no!)
- Stephen Strasburg - SP (Who's this kid?)
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Bud Selig Strasburg audio from the Draft to start the broadcast...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
Wouldn't it have been funny if he announced another name that night...
What a huge disappointment that would’ve been…“With the no.1 pick, the Washington Nationals select Dustin Ackley.” What???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
or some high school pitcher….Everts.
(ill never forget that)
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
I kinda want them to take a high school pitcher next year...Jameson Taillon looks noyce...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
dont we need bats
although we kinda need arms too…hehe
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
STRASBURG!
Start the kid in the minors… we’re not competing for a raffle at this stage
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
The Battle for 4th or 5th doesn't need Strasburg til June...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to see the kid against the Phillies in late Sep
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Knocking the Phillies out of the race so the Braves can get Bobby Cox one more Pennant...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
something like that
although i was hoping it would be for the Nats to grab the Wildcard
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Ha, never even considered 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 19, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Woohoo
Now we’re talking. I like this sentiments. Good point that Strasburg will max at 150IP so lets save some of those for September and the Phils
Isn’t the plan 30 starts of 5-6 innings a piece with a nice spectator seat in September?
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Lot of rumors, nothing concrete, everyone seems to be piecing together possible scenarios...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I doubt he pitches in Sept.
Zimmermann was going to be shutdown in Sept. I think its 150 IP with a lot of 5 Inning starts – especially in the Minors. We’ll know more in a few weeks. These HR’s only help the RZO make the right choice.
Cards due up:
Tyler Greene, CF Jon Jay, Allen Craig…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
Strasburg's 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:04 PM EDT reply actions
Long to left and gone on the first pitch...HR...hahahah...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB hitters can hit anything...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Swinging K with a fastball from batter no. 2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Starts with 2 balls, battles back for the K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
And Allen Craig tucks one inside the right field corner for another HR...
Now the Nationals can say he needs 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 19, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
dont panic
I think its probably good for him. Keep the ego away and keep him working hard
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
I want to see him open up with one of 103mph fastballs
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
See, I think that’s part of what got him hit out. He might have been trying to see how the two seamer high velocity fastball works on AAA hitters and been rudely surprised.
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Stavinoha grounds out to Zim at 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The bigger question is where are the ground balls. That was the impressive thing about the first start. It was heavy sinking fastballs getting the first outs.
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Lot of balls early..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
And Desmond boots a ground ball from David Freese...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Guzzy asks “What exactly is Desmond’s fielding percentage in right field?”
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95 mph fastball for a called strike three to Tyler Henley...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It will be interesting to see what they say about this start. Two Ks, a wind-blown home run, and a legit blast to the equivalent of the Cards AAA affiliate.
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I think he’ll need to learn. When he got lit up in the AFL he came back hard the next start…
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
See how he rebounds right away in the next 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Death to all major conferences. Pestilence upon your house. May the plague of Ohio be felt across the dark land.
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Still smarting from the blown Gerogetown game?
I think they wore themselves out during the Big East tournament.
WVU didn’t seem to have problems taking care of business today and you can argue they had a more exhausting schedule. The only bright side is now Monroe might come back.
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That could be a big upside for Georgetown.
However, my guess is that the lure of the lottery pick will coax him away.
All I can do this year is look on from the outside. My beloved Tar Heels spent the season making all the other teams feel good about their wins in Chapel Hill.
We ’ve got a great group of freshmen coming in…especially a 4-star point guard.
Now the Nats have to pick the kid up against Kyle McLellan...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
Zimmerman drops a blooper into right and takes second ahead of the throw...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
Here comes the 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 19, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Later all
Off down the coast (Gold Coast). Hopeing for another W.
Take it easy – GO NATS!
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Later, Mezza.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
SHAKE N BA..Ah, only a double, RBI double 2-1 Cards...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I just left it unsaid...
But i totally shook my head in (mock) disgust…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg's back on the mound...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
Jason LaRue...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
LaRue gets fooled by a 1-2 bender, flinched according to Dave
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Swinging K for out no. 2...97 fastball for a swinging K...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
2 strike curve to the pitcher and Strasburg K's three straight to end 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
4.0, yes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Strikes out the side!
Turns out he had to learn to respect AAA hitters. They have earned his respect and now they shall be dismissed.
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Hmmm, Pudge calling for a lot of benders, two-strike curve to the pitcher is mean...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
What are we thinking of all the Dunn talk these days?
Boswell is nuts at 3/40 – I hope.
I imagine it would be 2/24 or 3/34. Maybe less. I still don’t like it at those numbers. At all.
Fangraphs was pretty adamant that Dunn would be a bad signing
2 years Max, just cause they don't have another big 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be much easier to let him walk to the American League where he belongs if Marrero were to show us something in Harrisburg this year.
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Yeah walk or trade
we won’t get anything at the end of the season because we can’t offer him arbitration. He could make 15M after his 12M this year. Only way to get something is to trade him. I’d rather have him walk for nothing than resign for 2/20. That money could do a lot on the FA market.
Think what you could get for 10M a year this year? Garland and ODog on 1 year deals each? Felipe Lopez and Piniero for 2 years? A lot more than Dunn
Much of this is how Dunn’s defense is trending as these contract talks proceed. If he plays two-three months of decent defense at first he’s more valuable.
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Yeah but it sounds like this thing would be done early in the season
I agree 2 years max. I just think he is so bad defensively. It also seems like the team is really building a groundball staff.
Maybe if its 2/18 but that seems too reasonable
Peace and good tidings my friend. As Dibble would say, “Grab some pine!”
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3 straight K's for Strasburg to end the second...Nice rebound from 2 1st inning HR'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 Mar 19, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg's due up 4th, 1st AB since high school when he gets up I believe...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I was off by 1 K
damn he is good. I kind of like the HRs. It’s going to happen. Good thing to let it start now
It will not be fair having this guy pitch to Carolina League Hitters.
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Yeah, think he might jump levels pretty quickly...
But even A-ball hitters will be above MWConference level…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're looking fastball and get one, most major leaguers can hit it...
And the second just sailed into the corner…the rebound the next inning is much more important…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. I wish this was on TV. I don’t know the difference between two seamer and four seamer, but it sounds like he may have just tried to go high velocity straight and he’s learning that pitch doesn’t fly at this level without location.
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See if Maxwell responds as well to the opportunity he's got...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Not optimistic on Maxwell
Hoping that we make a trade but would love to be proven wrong.
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Been waiting for years...still hasn't shown me he can do it...Maxwell K's on a ball...
And Ian Desmond gets doubled up in a rundown…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
And I remember a few instances of Maxwell's vaunted D looking suspect last season...
Misjudged a few dives if i remember correctly..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Just not Jermaine Dye please. How can he be a solution for a team trying to peak by 2011-2012.
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Didn't like that talk earlier this winter, don't like it now...and no Desmond in right either....
Listen to your GM, Mr. 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take Maxwell and Harris
If we make a trade I hope it’s for a young guy. Wouldn’t mind seeing Willingham go out the door for a good young OF. With 3+ years of control
Try to get Jordan Schafer out of ATL, they have no room for him anyway...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah he seems to have the rebound down.
I like this kids mentality more and more. Interviews seem good. All reports are that he signs autographs. Glad he is not Mat Latos.
Strasburg's had 2yrs to get used 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
How fan friendly is Wieters? Was not happy to see him get the SI cover.
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No clue...only heard all good things about his on field skills...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I've heard good things
Signs autographs mild mannered. We’ll see how these guys change.
The kid is a stud though. SI was smart to give him the cover.
Strasburg seems to be more fan friendly than advertised and I just like his professionalism in interviews. It also seems like he has a great competitive spirit as seen with him bouncing back
Strasburg had a great mentor and tutor in Tony Gwynn.
Gwynn always did things the right way. He’s such a mensch.
His laughing in the interview was 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the voice definitely does not match the
body or the player. He’s managed to get to a slightly lower register when he does color on ESPN.
Even his outs are hard. Strasburg hits a rope to get tagged out for the third out.
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Figures, Stras rips a grounder into the shorstop and gets tagged out...Ha..ha...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
At least he got the bat on the ball and gave it a whack...
must have been taking lessons from Livo.
LOL
Strasburg's back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, Nats fans!
Can’t tell you how great it is to hear C&D, even if Stras is getting shelled.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Made the 2 HR's much more palatable to hear C&D call them...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa! He’s not getting shelled. He’s rebounding from an eventful first that was not helped by a Desmond error and a windblown home run.
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He's getting shelled "for Strasburg...."
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
And the 88mph "change" racks up another K...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I just love the 97 mph heater upstairs followed by the 88 mph change for strike three...good luck hitting that chummmmmmmmp!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hit this out of the park!
Peace and good tidings my friend. “Go grab some pine!” K for the man who hit the windblown HR.
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Heh.
Desi makes it look easy (finally!) to get the last out 6-4…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Sure, they tell Desmond he's in a battle and he starts struggling with the glove...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't play down to Guzzy's level, Ian!
I don’t want to see you sharing time with TAWH in RF… ughs…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
We need to help Rizz out...
…by preparing a possible list of Bag of Balls trade partners for the Guz.
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I'll start FJR.blogspot if Desmond's in right...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, had to waste time banning spammers....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
"You like to think of your RF as a slugger and a big-arm guy..."
Uh… He’s gotten to double-digit HRs, hasn’t he? Once?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Bring back Kearns...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
As the last remaining member of the AK fan club...
…even I do not endorse this product or event.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hey, he was promising back in 2007.
Played the game right, blah, blah, character…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Yes but Acta will bring out the best at him
AK will teach the Indians the Acta way.
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Return of the Self-Help Dewlap?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hey, who do the kids call this guy?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I thought they called him...
The Former Face of the Franchise.
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I say Zim's the Face©, Strasburg's The Arm©...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Being kind of snarky
Zim probably does not resent having the spotlight shifted away from him a bit.
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And Nyjer is The Plush™
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
And Nyjer probably does have that and any variation on T. Plush copyrighted...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe Kids, and child-like adults refer to him as Goldie...
Oh, no that’s right, the Kids Call Him 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
They call him two-for-two!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
When does Strasburg pitch again? This offense stuff is boring...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
Zim hits the hole with a grounder and Kennedy on the move, first and third for the 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 19, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Donkey ball?
Not calling it, just sayin’…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
If i thought he cared about these AB's...
Swing 3-0 DUNN!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The BIG WALKY IS BACK!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll never visit Federal Baseball
if we can continue to call him The Donkey.
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It's better than what we called him right after the trade...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
The fact that his HR call refers to him as Ricky Bobby pretty much ruined our chances...
Especially with all the Nats on Twitter 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 Mar 19, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Pudge! Walk one in!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
The Riggler should be fired if he bats Pudge fifth again.
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Good thing they signed FLop...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond grounds into another double-pla...Pudge breaks it up, Zim scores, 3-2 Nats.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Desi always brings 'em home.
He’s like Pete Orr that way.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Greene drops the DP grounder, and it's tied at 2-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm assuming that it's just an alternate lineup with Hammer out...but yes, a harsh rebuke if not a firing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Other team's bad D is much more enjoyable..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg's headed back out for one more, with a lead this 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 Mar 19, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Veteran play...especially in ST, have to love the intensity...unless you're Greene or LaRussa...(hehehe)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg's back...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
0-2 slider after a sinker and curve...1-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Freese fould one 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 Mar 19, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
KKKKKKK!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
(Cut it out, Stephen, I want a chance to see you at Potomac!)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Potomac should be ashamed
The Pfiz will be the Fizzle out when the media hordes see Strasburg. Ugly, ugly stadium. Would be great if Strasburg gets a start in Frederick early in the year.
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And then fouled one into Pudge's glove, that's K #7!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
No, no, not fun without math!
MOAR NUMBERZ!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
This is the first game with Pudge catching Strasburg
Could the first inning been in part due to chemistry issues in terms of psychologically managing adrenalin and pitch selection that Nieves was better able to handle?
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He shook off Pudge...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. So Pudge called time in disbelief...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
(mumbles to self) "He's shaking me 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 Mar 19, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Strasburg says, "You're the idiot who called first pitch pure heat in the first."
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Dukes would have caught that.
So would AK, for that matter…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
How are you watching this? Or are you using your powers of ESP?
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Err.... feminine intuition?
Hey, if MissB can use it…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
LaRue giving Strasburg his first professional 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 Mar 19, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hee...
LaRue’s or Stras’? Pudge out for a McChatty…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
AND STRASBURG GETS THE K, Private Ryan style...
LaRue made him earn 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 19, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOM! FIVE-MILER!
8K, that is…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
2 HR allowed, 8 K's recorded...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
You think he was mad about those homers?
Rob
"Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself, but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of a hit-and-run." -- Branch Rickey
He blames Pudge.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
8 K's later, Strasburg feels redeemed...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Guzman hitting for him right now...he's done, line below...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, that's it that's all.
Bet The People’s Z-man will get some scoopage from the press box on the reaction to the first inning and the domination that followed.
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Dunn Belliards his way into out #3...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ronnie B!! I miss the Belli...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
According to the statisticians
he simply had his name changed and became Adam Kennedy.
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The hair is definitely a downgrade.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
@natstownnews:
Strasburg pitching line – 73 pitches, 53 strikes. 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 8K, 2 HRA…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
Back in a few, gonna post Strasburg outing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
0 BB
That’s why the man merits major league consideration even though he will most definitely start at Potomac.
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Didn't even notice, walks just never crossed my mind with Strasburg...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 19, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
BBs are the problem
Supposedly we don’t have a problem with young pitchers giving up solo shots if they are not BBing people or falling behind. He pounded the zone, utilized a repertoire of pitches, and showed he can dominate AAA hitters.
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Only 18K/9? Pfeh. He'd BETTER have no walks.
Absolutely needs time at Potomac. When I can get a day off.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I’d like to get an opinion from you baseball-experts, whats the overall impression from Strasburg 4 innings tonight and his 3 outings so far in spring training?
Not that we're experts, but I think the consensus is roughly, "we likey."
Season with “ST doesn’t mean anything,” “not enough IP to say for sure,” etc, to taste.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
My not-so-humble opinion...He could pitch in the majors right now...
Might struggle like he did in the first, but he’d be the best pitcher on the team if he started the year in DC, but there’s no reason to do so, especially when the rules are such that by holding him out and letting him work his way up adds a year on the back end of his time in DC…it just doesn’t make sense to start him in DC…August with Zimmermann possibly back and Stras and Wang, could be a lot of 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 Mar 19, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
No, sorry, they just have to hold Stras out until late May/June...
The rumors today had Zimmermann possibly back by August when all three of the pitchers mentioned could be available…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Zimmermann's not going to be a starter in August, though
He’ll be relieving first in short outings I’ve got to believe. Maybe he gets a few starts in September, but he’s not going to be full strength when he comes back even. But the Strasburg Zimmermann Lannan Wang Marquis rotation would be quite satisfactory if we can get a return on our Sean Hill/John Patterson karma.
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I'm all for waiting on Zim(n) to be 100%, just excited by the news today...
That he was “way” ahead of schedule…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Listened to the first 3.5 innings on the patio...
Beautiful evening with the radio. Charlie and Dave are much better than the St Louis guys they had on last time.
Nice outing, but he probably had to be perfect against these AAA guys to get any of the management to have second thoughts. Loved the Ks though.
Fwiw, 2K/inning was about what he did against college kids.
AAA guys are much better than college kids
Control is control, though. He had control, sounded overpowering, and was unrattled by the HRs. If it’s merit, let him start in the majors. It’s merit and money, though so see you in June.
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June it is, then!
;)
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Did neighborhood kids gather round...
I wish I followed baseball in the 1920’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 Mar 19, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Does the neighbor's dog count?
He was sticking his head under the fence and barking a little in the 4th. Guess he wasn’t used to the radio outside.
Don’t think any kids live in my building, and the patio’s on a terrace, so no real chance for kids, alas.
You heard it here first...
Dogs Like Strasburg.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm... now Batista bringing teh Kayz?
Tonight may not have been the truest test for SS..
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Batista wants that long-relief job...
Can’t imagine he’ll win 5th spot in rotation…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That's... a sad ambition...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He's like the next Logan Kensing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Lance Lynn pitching in the 5th, Zimm and Dunn on with one 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 19, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge up with two 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 Mar 19, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Single to left scores Zim from second, Pudge drives in RUNS!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
4-2 Nats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge singles in some insurance! 4-2 Nats.
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Desi up with two on...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
4 frames for the pen to blow 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 19, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of Logan Kensing...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Desmond lines to right, Stavinoha falls and it drops in!!! Bases loaded...
Stavinoha hates Guzman…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, J-Max, make me believe it!
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2-run double to left!!! J-Max!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Mrs. Doghouse is cautiously optimistic...
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Who is pitching for the Cards?
Is this a regular season option for the Cards or one of Syracuse’s opponents.
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Lance Lynn RHP out of Storen's hometown...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
(Mrs. Storen totally tweeted that earlier, I didn't know)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
with iPhone and Twitter thinking no longer necessary...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
There's an app for that...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'm all about the 4-track, I walk around all day recording four-part harmonies on my phone...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Another tweet:
Storen and Lynn were high school teammates in ’07 won state championship together….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey to Mrs. Doghouse...
how many runs will the team have to spot the bullpen this year please not moar than they had to spot Hanny!).
Pff... two-run double?
MOAR GRANEEZ!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Game like tonight, though, are why spring training stats are meaningless
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But also why they're important, seeing Stras' character when he reacted to early HR's...
Seeing Batista catch the fever and pitch a good frame after Stras….Stats don’t matter, but there’s a lot to see…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And it's BASEBALL!!
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I missed it so....
Trip to AZ kept me going, but by January it was fever-inducing…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Batista tries to make the case with his bat!
Nats tack on another…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Btw, Doghouse, were your 2009 stats from the previous thread for the whole year?
Thanks for doing the numbers. Do you happen to have a link to where you downloaded your database?
The later comment was...
…I might expand that into a short stat post if I can scrape together enough time this weekend. I used baseball-reference.com for the data.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Is the BR membership still good I assume? Wondered if I'd have to renew?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It worked this afternoon...
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Cool.
Did the data include assists, by any chance? Cause if Zimmerman fields the ball and throws to Dunn, credit for the out would be given to Dunn, right?
I tried to do the numbers on BR but couldn’t find a tool that’d split out fielding numbers for a position player by who was pitching. Do they have a place where you can download all the data so you can query it with another program?
You can do it if you have a subscription...
…it’s really tedious, though. Basically, you have to cut/paste a list of every PA for each team, one by one. Took about an hour the last time I did it. I used the play index for pitching events, searching on non-SO outs to the 3B (which I assume was anything hit to 3B that result in an out).
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Although...
…that was just by pitcher and position making the out—Zimmy had 90% of playing time at 3B, so that was a safe assumption to make. If I wanted to do it right, I’d have to bounce the PA data off of a database of defensive lineups by game and inning, which I don’t have—the PA data lists what positions were involved, but not the players.
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Full count to Willie Harris in the inning that won't end...Nats now up big...
MLB Hamsters have given up on box score…Willie Harris finally K’s, after 4 runs, Nats lead 7-2.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
As long as no gets a hamstring injury, the hampsters will catch up.
But those hammie injuries just shut them down.
ryzim, an FB regular who was around most of last season, lives in Syracuse too, might have to hire him for Chiefs reports...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Duncan, Bernadina, and Orr are going to get those Cheers.
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Orr!
We must keep his at-bat music in the lineup.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Or (with one "r") we'll just post the Intergalactic video in the gamethread every day...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie and Dave with the zinger
Bobby Knight is supposedly a feature basketball analyst and he’s watching the Cardinals instead of the NCAA tournament. How’s that for dedication.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Wanted to see Strasburg too I bet...or maybe the two Indiana pitchers, Storen and Lynn...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Miguel Batista allows two on, struggling in 2nd 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 19, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
RBI double by Henley makes it 7-3 Nats...Batista's in trouble, 1 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 Mar 19, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Fly ball to Maxwell for out no.2...Maxwell sails the throw back in...
Little things, J-Max!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This game's slowed to a crawl...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
McCatty out for a genuine McChatty at Batista walks one...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I think Rizzo probably likes him, since they have ties in Arizona...
He’s got just as good a chance as any of the 5-6 pitchers trying for the 5th spot in the rotation…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
DESI!! Grabs a liner to save Batista's ERA...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Finally the inning's over and the Cards get just 1 run.
J-Max trying to give all the runs back. Not a defensive genius. alas.
Adam Kennedy doubles off the wall to start the sixth...I think...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Kennedy?
Bangs one off the wall…. C&D kept talking about how he was making “hard contact” today. Nice that he finally got something to show for it! Orr always brings ’em home….
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Orr walks in the rally inning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
WP moves both up and Chris Duncan drives both runners in with a double, 9-2 Nats!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
That guy who keeps yelling is either alone or really embarrasing his wife...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Mrs. Doghouse nods sympathetically...
…as Chris Duncan puts up a two-run single.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"WE LIKE THIS PITCHER!" yells a drunk fan in the background...
…as a WP lets the runner move up. (At least I hope he’s drunk. It’s Friday, man!)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Best thing about Charlie and Dave is them cracking up other people in press box...
Lots of laughs in the background…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's pinch running?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
C&D bring the salsa for pinch "runner" Wil Nieves...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Whole new lineup...with Miguel Batista back out for another IP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Stand up and stretch, anyone who's still watching...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
Listening...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
So... Cards have their, uh, Q team out?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
At least everyone in camp for Washington actually has a chance to make the team...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, is that a good thing?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Roger Bernadina shows us that it's not...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I really hope someone sat Bernadina and Maxwell down and told them how important they are with Dukes gone...
Cause I can’t watch Mench all 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 Mar 19, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
Bernadina K's to end the Nats' 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 Mar 19, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Sean "Blow Up" Burnett out to pitch the top o' the 8th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Did C&D mentioned whether he got his cap aligned over the off-season?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Riggles don't stand for 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 19, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Burnett gives up a single to Salano...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
"jaunty" 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 Mar 19, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Salano scores on an RBI double by Amaury Cazana...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
9-4? Nationals...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Cazana scores on the second-straight double, this one by Pagnozzi...the Cards' catcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
And Steve McCatty heads to the mound...
This McChatty is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com:
Federal Baseball.com: Can’t Wait Til June…currently searching for tickets to first home game in June.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick, re-jauntify the cap!
“Past a diving Pete Orr…”
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I give up on keeping track on Cards' kids...
Bruney’s supposed to get some work, give him a closer audition…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
"inter-galactic-plane-tary, Planet-tary, inter-galactic...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Orr gets hit, Duncan with a man on, no outs...
And Wil Who? up next after another Cards’ E…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Wil Nieves! ¡Ay!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
C'mon now Desmond...Put Guz on the bench...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Or pop 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 19, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruntlett gets ground-ruler ... 11-5?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ahhh, nuts...my If Not Harper option Deck McGuire got beat tonight in Maryland...
Deck McGuire…….. 8.0IP 7H 5R 2ER, 3BB 6K’s, 1.15 ERA…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
He walks people? BOOOOO!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
It was like 0.82 when he started the 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 Mar 19, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Orr takes one for the team to get the rally started...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Bases loaded for Wil Nieves....(Cue music, dancing)...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruntlett with an RBI double...11-3 Good 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 19, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't like the sound of...
“Now up, Nationals’ right fielder Willy Taveras.”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Line drive to left, 12-3 Nats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Heee... "World record for Solanos"
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Jonathan Solano? I thought I knew my Nats' Deep Tracks...
Solano singles 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 Mar 19, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Make that, "Jhonathan Solano"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Hee, hee, "Let's go new guys!!" (clap, clap, clapclapclap)
“Way to go, new guy, way to go!”
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
At least they're on the good end of that for once...
But Bruney hasn’t pitched 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 Mar 19, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
BRUUUUUUUNEY!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Starts with a ball to Pete Kozma, who pops up the second pitch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Michael Rappaport up next...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Who are ANY of these people?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
All called up from Minor League camp apparently...Don't know my Cards...
And the game feed just died…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright it's James Rappaport...Robert Stock up next...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
BRUNEY! Gets a 1-2-3 and it's a third curly-W in the ST books!
Do we get ST curly Ws?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Curly-W in the final Stras start!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to listen to a win...gonna go watch a movie now...after i update the Strasburg post...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 19, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Later Doghouse, Miss B...only two weeks til Opener, who's going?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Mar 19, 2010 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
G'night all. It was fun.
Time to eat, finally. My dog has been staring me down for the past half hour.
See ya there!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
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