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Washington Nationals/Boston Red Sox: One of Two To End Spring Training.

• No TV Or Radio Coverage Today For The Nationals And Red Sox...

Washington right-hander Garrett Mock finished his Spring by giving up 5 walks and 5 ER on 7 hits in 4.2 IP against the Florida Marlins this past Tuesday, ending on a low note after it appeared only a few weeks earlier that he'd pitched his way into the Nats' 2010 starting rotation. The confidence he had in his first few outings was gone by the time he took the mound this week, and the final impression he left in the Nats' coaches minds was of a pitcher who was once again struggling to throw strikes, as he walked three and gave up a ground-rule double to the Marlins' first baseman Gaby Sanchez, setting up a 5-run fifth that cost the Nationals the (meaningless) Grapefruit League game...Mock's competition for the final spot in the Nationals' starting rotation, Scott Olsen, make his final Spring start this afternoon against same Boston Red Sox the Washington Nationals will face tomorrow in Nationals Park. Olsen's last start was his best since he's returned from surgery to repair a torn left labrum, as he held the Atlanta Braves to 1 run on 7 hits in 5.1 IP over which the 26-year-old left-hander K'd 4 without allowing a walk. Olsen's issued just 1 walk in 14.2 IP this Spring, though he's allowed 30 hits and 11 ER in 14.2 IP as he's worked to build strength in his surgically-repaired shoulder. Olsen found out earlier this week that Washington was going to keep him, earning the 5-year veteran the full amount of the $1M dollar twenty-ten contract he signed with DC this winter regardless of where the Nationals decide he'll start the season...Olsen's last chance to win a spot in the Nats' 2010 rotation starts at 1:05 pm EST from the Boston Red Sox Spring home, City of Palms Park in Ft. Myers, Florida...

• DC Starting Lineup After The JUMP...

Star-divide

• DC Starting Lineup vs Boston Red Sox: (courtesy of @NatsTownNews):

  1. Nyjer Morgan - DH
  2. Willie Harris - RF
  3. Cristian Guzman - 2B
  4. Mike Morse - 1B
  5. Roger Bernadina - LF
  6. Alberto Gonzalez - 3B
  7. Wil Nieves - C
  8. Eric Bruntlett - SS
  9. Willy Taveras - CF
  10. Scott Olsen - LHP
• It's Find Your Own Way To Follow The Game Day...Not sure which of the Nats beat writers are still in Florida and which ones are on their way home to DC, but the game is not being broadcast anywhere...I'll post updates below when any news makes its way out of Florida...then tomorrow morning Federal Baseball.com hits the road to make it down to DC in time for the 4:05 pm EST start against the Sox...Who's Following The Nationals? And How Are You Doing It? 

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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 Apr 2, 2010 12:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks to Mock he's got a shot...

Will post updates when possible…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 12:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

12 minutes after start time and MLB At Bat hasn't budged...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 1:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Harris got a hit, Guz walked! behind him, and Bernie (hitting 5) drove him in

Guzman walked in a spring training game. Now I have seen everything.

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 1:25 PM EDT reply actions  

After the walk, Guzman Opening Day RFer...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 1:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

End of a half inning, Nats 1-0

if Olsen sucks today without any coverage, does it still count?

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Willie Harris hits a ground-rule double and scores on...

Roger Bernadina’s two-out single, 1-0 Nats after one…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 1:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I guess since the mighty Red Sox have no coverage either...

We can’t complain…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 1:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Nats down in order in 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 Apr 2, 2010 1:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Nieves, Bruntlett, Taveras

All ground-outs

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's hope

I assume that there will be daily coverage of regular season games at least.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Either Olsen's having a really long bottom of the second....

Or the scoreboard hamsters are refusing to run on their wheels…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 1:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Boston scores 1; tied 1-1

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Ortiz doubled; Beltre singled, Drew K’d; Cameron singled in Ortiz; Scutaro flied out; Ellsbury K’s. That’s 4 strikeouts for Olsen anyway

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Double by Ortiz to start the Sox' 2nd...

Adrian Beltre follows Papi with a single and Mike Cameron’s single drives Ortiz in, 1-1 after two…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Morgan and Harris ground out to start 3rd

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

and Guzman grounds out to end the frame.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really find it hard to believe not one writer is there...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Morgan, Harris and Guzman...

Groundout, groundout, groundout, 1-2-3 3rd for Buchholz…still 1-1.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Buchholz has

8 ground balls (one for a hit), 1 line out, a fly-ball double, and a walk.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

The regular starters must be packing

Aside from Morgan, none of the regular lineup is playing today. So it’s just as well there’s not much coverage.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Youkilis singles w/ two out, does not score

Still 1-1.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:14 PM EDT reply actions  

5 K's for Olsen thru 3.0, 1BB, 1 ER...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Looks like Olsen wants his roster spot...

…not getting released seems to have lit a fire for him.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fly out, pop out, ground out

Morse, Bernadina, Gonzalez. Still 1-1.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

3 up, 3 down again for Buchholz...

Match him, Olsen!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

He did

Beltre ground out; Drew strikeout; Cameron fly out. 1-1 after 4.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

WaPost's Adam Kilgore just tweeted...

That Olsen’s sitting around 88mph, hitting 91, which is making me think, a little work and the a call-up when they need a 5th starter…?

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Make that 6 K's for Olsen and another quick 1-2-3...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Hrm... no pitch count.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lucky to have what we have, I guess

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, they don't put pitch counts in ST boxes for some reason...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Strikeout, groundout, lineout

Nieves, Bruntlett, Taveras. Bottom of the fifth we go.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Remind me again...

Why isn’t Strasburg pitching tomorrow?

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't want to risk hurting confidence against monster AL East club?

I have no idea…even if they just Detwilered him and brought him in for an inning to get some positive (and I stress positive) buzz going for 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 Apr 2, 2010 2:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

whose confidence...?

His, or the fans’?

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Both? Not totally serious aboot that, just don't know why they wouldn't...

Especially when Kasten actually mentioned it at one point as a possibility…

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

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

I figure that if he got shelled tomorrow

Strasburg would shake it off almost immediately. Some of the fans would just give up for the year.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably PR managment

I would imagine they are trying to contain the PR he generates and allow him some space down in the minors to do his thing… it is possible bringing him up would just be a distraction for the big club…. but I am not sure why they wouldn’t from a business perspective…..

by NewJerseyAveSE on Apr 2, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Already a sell-out probly...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

getting close

I just grabed a ticket from the boxoffice and they were close to being out of the 10 dollar seats….

by NewJerseyAveSE on Apr 2, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone on the site here has extras if anyone's interested I could try to hook you up...

The $ is between you all though…can’t get involved in ticket brokering…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Long time since the last update...

Not good news, probably

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Been hung up on the fifth for a while...Get out of there Olsen....

While your line looks good enough to earn you a 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 Apr 2, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Live box has him with 15 outs recorded...

7K, 4 fly, 4 GB… Not showing the zero up on the board for bot 5, though.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

There we go.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Scutaro singles off Olsen in the 5th...two groundouts and a K later, 1-1 in the sixth...

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

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

Single, ground out, ground out, strikeout

Still 1-1

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

7 K's now for Olsen...tied for most K's in a game since 8 K's in June of '08...

Is Olsen 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 Apr 2, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Poor Mock's getting Mocked by Olsen...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't he get the memo?

We’re groundball pitchers on the Nats, not strikeout artists! Please fix.

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3

by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pitch to contact!

Give Dunn more chances!

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

How else is he going to learn?

Practice?!

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who said, "Practice?" Practice?

We’re talking about Practice? Practice? – A.I.

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fly ouy fly out, ground out

Morgan, Harris, Guzman. Buchholz is mowing them down right now.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Retired 16-17 in a row at this point...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

MacDougal on to pitch

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Berndaddy on Apr 2, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cue up the BB's...

At this point I want MacDougal, Capps and Bruney battling it out for the closer’s role til Storen replaces them all…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's going to be a long April/May...

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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3

by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're not REALLY thinking about putting Mac on the 40, are they?

Are they???

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't know why

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

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

...they'd sign him up if not...Doubt he'd accept demotion...

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

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

It's either that or

“you want fries with that?”

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's MacDonald, not MacDougal...

I don’t think they’re the same guy…though MacDougal does have the red hair thing 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 Apr 2, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

MacDougal in MacDonald's mac chooses...

Give me back my fillet o fish, give me that fish…..

by Berndaddy on Apr 2, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

What if it were YOU hanging up on this wall?

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

hi. did i miss anything?

don’t let today fool you. Olsen still stinks.

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

But Dave, he hit 91...once or twice...

Just cause the Sox have never seen him…

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

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

you think any of the Sox regulars care at all aboot this one?

seven Ks?!? are you kidding me?

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

they just want to get on a plane

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

They have to wait for next takeoff..

First one was full of beat writers….or do they drive home?

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

no kidding. i think some of each.

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

The nation....

I hope we beat them today and tomorrow just to tick off the mighty Red Sox “nation”

by NewJerseyAveSE on Apr 2, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sadly, the Nation provided the most exciting weekend of the season at Nats Park last year...

Those games seemed vaguely major-league-ish 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 Apr 2, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

"That place was not a Pats bar AT ALL."

Hee, hee…

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3

by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

It really was all in the writing on that one...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some clown on ESPN commented a while ago

How could the Sox be down to the idiotic Nationals? Do you believe that? “Idiotic”. That’s harsh.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tell him he's the idiot, they're tied...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was a while ago.

The Nats were actually ahead at the time.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dern, such a good zinger too...

Living in NY, I’m all too used to the Nats getting trashed whenever they get mentioned…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that's a little uncalled-for...

…plenty of other, more accurate choices: hapless, lackluster, flailing, perennial-100-game-losers, etc.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cellar-dwellers...loveable losers...No. 1 Pick hogs...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're number 1 (pickers)! We're number 1 (pickers)!

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Starting to enjoy Mr. Kilgore's sensk a humah...

via Twitter:

“Mike MacDougal is peppering the backstop in the sixth for the #Nats. The Sox take a 2-1 after consecutive WPs.”

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hit the Mascot!

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, MacDougal...One of the 10 to go tomorrow?

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

We should stop trying to recycle MacD...

…sometimes the stuff on the trash heap really is just trash.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Garlic fries at Gordon Biersch NOT sitting well...

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Save room for the drinks and new food tomorrow, 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 Apr 2, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couldn't get a hotel for tonight, so I have to drive in the morning and hope they let me check in 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 Apr 2, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You got bumped for the Cherry blossom trolls..

Go to the Md or Va side and walk up and I’ll bet you get a room. Ask for the weekend rate, if they have a room but not the rate ask for the manager. You’ll get the weekend rate. Well unless there’s no wedding reception or congressional whore mungering. etc etc..good luck. 15 year of Hotel management at your service.

by Berndaddy on Apr 2, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

What have you heard about new food options?

I haven’t been keeping up.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dave's wife and Kristen Hudak form MASN were reporting from "media day" the other day...

On all the new food options, and more importantly all the new beers on tap in the Red Porch….

@khudak11 and @cnichols14 if you want to search around for info…

Or I’m sure Nats320 was there….

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice little write-up

Here

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

there are some

i stopped paying attention to all that awhile ago. Cheryl went to the thing the other day, but has been too busy (Caps game last night) to post anything.

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

and the Dogfish 60 minute IPA!

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Can you get that at the park now? Awesome!

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here's the DC Sports Bog's Beer Update...

You know, in case anyone cares…

BEER!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Although it lists Dogfish Head 90' IPA, I assume he means the 60...

…the 90 would be deadly. I think it’s 9 or 10% ABV.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ever tried the 120?

I had a sip of one and it tasted like somebody put a shot of everclear into a beer. Almost gagged. No reason for something like that to exist.

by RoscoeNats on Apr 2, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haven't tried it.

I assume it’s basically barley wine, or was it a gimmick “look what I can do” brew that’s basically 20% ABV for the sake of it? It’s certainly possible to brew beer with an alcohol content in the teens that doesn’t taste harsh (and is one of the prime reasons to go to Belgian restaurants…)—I’m surprised the Dogfish folks messed it up.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

i like the 120. but its a little sweet

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Apr 2, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rafael Martin in for MacDougal...

..who has done himself no favors today.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Now 4-1 Sox...Hamsters way behind...

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by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

And bases loaded as per box score...

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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that update doesn't add up...

…I mean, I can believe MacD gave up 2WP, 5H, 1BB and 3ER in only 0.2 IP, but the totals don’t match up. Have fun in Syracuse!

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally an update!

Youkilis flied out, Ortiz lined out. So far so good. Then…

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Huwlett singled

McDonald singled, wild pitch, walk, single, single, line drive single.

Yuck.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Varitek doubled in three

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here we go finally...

Tug Hulett with a two-out single off MacDougs…

Darnell McDonald singles…Wild pitch moves runners over…Line drive single by Angel Sanchez to score 1, 3-1…

Ronald Bermudez singles. Bill Hall singles, in two 4-1.

Jason Varitek doubles in three off Rafael Martin, 7-1….

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sticking with the "live" boxscore, where it's still only 3-1...

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a much happier place in the live box score...

Just turn it off now and accept a close loss…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Old MacDougal to the Farm

e-i-e-i-o!

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by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Setting up for Storen?

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

JUNE!! WE WANT STOREN!!

Mainly so I can tweet “STOREN WARNING” whenever he enters 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 Apr 2, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way he goes 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 Apr 2, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh well then

Nice knowin’ ya! Enjoy your summer off, Mike! Bye!

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...easy cut.

10 guys get trimmed tomorrow. Mock, McDougal, Flores, maybe Coste, and a bunch of pitchers.

by RoscoeNats on Apr 2, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

MOCK!! You're ruining my projections!!! Sorta got bullpen right, though that was easier...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

English might still make it...doubt it though...

They just have Burnett and Clippard to attack lefties…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okajima pitching

Morse doubles (yeah!) and Bernadina pops out.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Gonzalez grounds out,

and Nieves flied out off of Ramirez. No joy in Mudville.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

All this talking about beer is making me thirsty.

And having to imagine MacDoody’s pitching isn’t helping, either.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marrero getting a late-Spring looksee in the 7th...new RFer?????

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I kid, I kid...maybe next year...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marrero or Guz in RF?

Marrero gots to hustle this season.

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Every OF in the Nats' system should be chomping at the bit to impress...

Or just plain furious that Willy Taveras has a spot…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marrero in at first for Morse...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

This would be the perfect time to find me

at the Stars and Stripes bar in the Club level. If you ever want to find me that is…

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is my time to retreat to the porch...all the way to the left...

…You’ll find the Federal Baseball.com Offices…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice office space...

You’re in the low rent district with fringe benefits…..beer !!!

Beer beer the musical fruit
the more we drink
the lower we clooth(?)
the lower we clooth
the drunker we feel
now drink beer with every meal

by Berndaddy on Apr 2, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clooth?

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couth that is couth

English as a second language, I claim…

by Berndaddy on Apr 2, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes well Ladson also thinks that last year's MVP was Morgan

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't read Ladson saying so, but do not understand anyone but Zim being the MVP...

Got into an argument with fellow SBN writer who picked Dunn as the Nats’ MVP…Asked if defense even figured into his thinking….makes no sense…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

It does make SOME sense

I would have surely picked Zim, but I understand… Dunn’s presence surely helped Zim’s performance.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just think if anyone deserved overall NL MVP consideration...

The GG, Silver Slugger winner would get it…Dunn made a huge difference in lineup, agreed. Though some will challenge the whole idea of his “presence” helping Zim…

Even if he just got 10 more pitches to hit because Dunn was behind him, it gave him his highest HR total….

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've seen lots of studies about "protection"...

Most say it doesn’t really exist; I’d say lots of competing factors play into the process. I do believe that pitchers adjust their strategies based upon the runners on base and the hitters on deck. Whether those adjustments significantly help the batter or not is unclear.

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right, there's no doubt, if there's a man on already and a HR hitter's on deck...

The guy at the plate is going to get better pitches…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Mock could've just stayed with Pudge all Spring maybe...

Looked good, so did his stuff in first few starts…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nats Website

just got updated .. ie new graphics…. and menus….

by NewJerseyAveSE on Apr 2, 2010 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

MLB.com went early this morning, or yesterday, not sure, but they cleaned it up a bit...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jim Bowden just predicted another 5th place finish for the Nats....

Thanks, Jim!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone around here daringly predicted a 4th Place finish I believe...

Dave?

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Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

DITTO

Five is only as high as Bowden can count…so he can’t predict the NL Central

Of course I agree with him…unless the Mets fall apart.

by RoscoeNats on Apr 2, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOWDEN!!

Yeah, another 5th-place finish thanks to your [butt]hattery…

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leadoff walk in the 8th by Bruntlett...

The comeback begins…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

TAVERAS CAN NOT BE STOPPED!~!! Follows Bruntlett walk with a single...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

J-Max K's...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michael Martinez HBP...

The Guz hits a sac fly to score Adam Fox? Who?

Marrero K’s swinging to end Nats eighth, 7-2 Sox…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesse English gets one more look in the bottom of 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 Apr 2, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

English gives up a leadoff single...to Josh Reddick...

Angel Sanchez K’s…
Ronald Bermudez grounds into a force…
Inning ends mysteriously..

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

They just haven't listed last 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 Apr 2, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bernadina, Gonzo and Solano in the 9th...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Til I heard his name this Spring, wasn't too familiar...

That’s NFA deep on the roster…

I have some digging to do on a few kids who’ve popped up this Spring…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not with a bang, but a whimper...

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3

by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Southland" or T.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 Apr 2, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bowden = Douche

yeah a hygenical product … ( wet Hot American summer reference )

by NewJerseyAveSE on Apr 2, 2010 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Even in tweets he comes off douchey...

Noun and adjective!!!

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hysterical...love that song...

Almost as much as “Tap the bottle and Twist the cap, c’mon!” “Tap the bottle and…”

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh it's awful, with the dumbest a$$ band name you'll ever read...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I apologize for posting this...

Tap The Bottle

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I apologize in advance...truly awful 90's "rap"...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I clicked.

You are a bad, bad man. “Tha fo’tie stops here until I finish ma rhyme!”

"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Sometimes I drive slow, sometimes I drive fast..."

“Sometimes I’m on “E”, sometimes I get gas…"

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I can't take it anymore

Going home. Who’s going to the game tomorrow?

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

by RobBobS on Apr 2, 2010 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Be there for sure...Tweeting and posting away live from Nats Park...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mobile site is easy on phones if anyone wants to add to GameThread from Nats Park...

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

See everyone tomorrow

Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com

by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get in touch, 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 Apr 2, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'll come see you in your office

Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com

by Dave at District Sports Page on Apr 2, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it a staff meeting?

I’ll bring my powerpoints and a spare liver…

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by Doghouse on Apr 2, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's not a "real" 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 Apr 2, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Game over, waiting on final reports...

Kasten on 980 says it’s over already…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bernadina flies out to right...

Alberto Gonzalez with a one-out 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 Apr 2, 2010 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Solano grounds out...Adam Fox K's swinging...

Ballgame…One more then they count…

Just recorded post-Spring Training interview with Kasten…transcript to follow….

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kasten live on 980 ESPN...

As per Roscoe…

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Can't even listen to Stan anymore...

The cheap salesman bit stopped working in 2006.

by RoscoeNats on Apr 2, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Working on quick transcript...

He actually says Capps started poorly but really improved…

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 Apr 2, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

(hurls JINX FAQ at Roscoe's head)

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

by Patrick Reddington on Apr 2, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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