by Patrick Reddington on Apr 5, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
• Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You NOW!!!
6-4
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L
Sep 27, 1984
'09 Stats - (9-13), 3.88 ERA, 4.70 FIP, ERA+ = 108, 33 GS, 206.1 IP, 72 BB (2.97 BB/9), 89 K's (3.88 K/9), 1.35 WHIP.
vs PHI - (0-6), 8 GS, 43.1 IP, 52 H, 34 R, 28 ER, 12 HR, 18 BB (3.74 BB/9), 29 K's (6.0 K/9), 1.62 WHIP, .301 BAA.
6-5
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R
May 14, 1977
'09 Stats - (17-10), 2.79 ERA, 3.06 FIP, ERA+ = 156, 32 GS, 239.0 IP, 35 BB (1.32 BB/9), 208 K's (7.83 K/9), 1.35 WHIP.
vs DC - (5-1), 6 G, 5 GS, 59.2 IP, 50 H, 19 R, 17 ER, 6 HR, 8 BB, (1.21 BB/9) 44 K's (6.64 K/9), 2.56 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, .227 BAA.
• The Nats' Opening Day Lineup vs Roy Halladay: (ed. note - "Though player vs player historical stats mean nothing, nothing..."):
• Nationals vs Halladay:
1) Nyjer Morgan - 0 for 4, 1 K.
2) Willie Harris - 0 for 2, 1 BB, 1 RBI, 1 K.
3) Ryan Zimmerman - 1 for 6, .167 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K.
4) Adam Dunn - 3 for 7, .429 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 BB, 3 K's.
5) Josh Willingham - No At Bats vs Halladay.
6) Adam Kennedy - 8 for 27, .296 AVG, 2 2B, 2 RBI's, 1 BB, 8 K's, 2 SB.
7) Pudge Rodriguez - 11 for 29, .379 AVG, 2 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI's, 5 K's.
8) Ian Desmond - No At Bats vs Halladay.
• NAT'S BENCH: Wil Nieves (C) - 0 for 1; Cristian Guzman (IF/OF) - 5 for 18, .278 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI's, 4 K's.
• Phillies vs Lannan:
Ryan Howard - 4 for 22, .182 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 BB, 9 K's.
Raul Ibanez - 7 for 10, .700 AVG, 1 3B, 2 HR's, 2 RBI's, 1 BB, 2 K's.
Jimmy Rollins - 6 for 24, .250 AVG, 2 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI's, 1 BB, 2 K's.
Brian Schneider - 3 for 6, .500 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
Chase Utley - 10 for 21, .476 AVG, 1 2B, 2 HR's, 6 RBI's, 2 BB, 4 K's, 2 SB.
Shane Victorino - 7 for 22, .318 AVG, 2 BB.
Jayson Werth - 4 for 17, .235 AVG, 3 HR's, 3 RBI's, 3 BB, 6 K's, 1 SB.
• ?'s For The DC Faithful:
• Will you be in Nationals Park today?
• If not, how are you following the game?
• Michael Wilbon, Are you with us? Way To Go Nats!!!
• Do the Nats stand a chance against Doc Halladay?
• Check The NatCast If You Like, But It's Beautiful!!!!
• Who's Watching The Nationals?
(ed. note - "During Saturday's exhibition, the wifi in Nationals Park was non-existent, but I'll try my best to contribute to today's GameThread. If you have any questions, I'll have my trusty iPhone with me, and I'll post some photos and respond directly through the FB Twitter account (@federalbaseball) if you want to see or know how the park looks on Opening Day. I'm sitting down below, Section 114. Can't wait...Let's Go Nats Go!!!")
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that the Nats are going to win dramatically in the ninth inning.
by Andrew Davidson on Apr 5, 2010 11:05 AM EDT reply actions
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2010 11:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
was way off. Good to see Morgan swipe a base and get 2 knocks though. Zimmermann had a few good hacks, but really didn’t capitalize on what was given to him. The hanging breaking pitch that he K’ed on in inning 3 was brutal (but forgivable since it’s April). He’ll be fine I’m sure.
Dunn looked decent in the field, from what I saw (didn’t get to watch entire game). The offense stuggled a bit, but they were facing Halladay. He’s all fired up because he’s on a team that’s in a division w/o the Yanks or BoSox. Overall the team got on base, they just couldn’t get timely hits. Also, it hurts that Lannan is not an opening day starter. I’d rather see Lannan face off against a team’s #2 or 3 starters, not an ace.
by Andrew Davidson on Apr 5, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn’t pitching with his usual rhythm—taking longer between pitches. He seemed nervous.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
What does NMIMH stand for?
I’ll post the glossary again soon…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2010 12:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Prez of the 2nd base
The other white meat
No not that Kennedy
Kennedy is Irish for King
Adam 2×2
Man this is tuff, how did you do the others???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2010 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
but Raul still gives me nightmares from last year. That was rediculous.
I gotta good feeling about this one though
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
This McNabb stuff has really hijacked some deserved optimistic coverage from sports radio. I’m still positive about the Nats, though. We’ll be better than last year and at the very least we have even more future to watch this year than in the past.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Just About 45 Minutes Till 1st Pitch….
Grab Your Last PreGameBeer and Head For Your Seats…….
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So many Philly fans. This is a home game for them from what it sounds like on the radio. Our fan base is so feeble right now.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
2009
Nats fan to usher: "Hey isn’t it a bit early for the Nationals to erect a statue of Manny Acta?"
Usher: "Uh sir, that’s not a statue, that actually is Manny Acta."
That was one lousy pitch. Thankfully he plays for the Pale Hose.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
lets try to suck a bit less this year… go team!
Made a Nice Play on it Though…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
2009
Nats fan to usher: "Hey isn’t it a bit early for the Nationals to erect a statue of Manny Acta?"
Usher: "Uh sir, that’s not a statue, that actually is Manny Acta."
Looking forward to a great season.
Any TimeTravelers Out There…Travel Ahead 6 Months and Tell Me What Happens…
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Beats PhillyFan to the Ball, First Out Recorded on a FoulOut to Right…
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2009
Nats fan to usher: "Hey isn’t it a bit early for the Nationals to erect a statue of Manny Acta?"
Usher: "Uh sir, that’s not a statue, that actually is Manny Acta."
Bonehead boot almost leads to a run; Dunn throws out Rollins trying to take home.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
Play Ends First, Howard Grounds into Shift, Desmond Boots it, Throws Late, Dunn Relays Home to Catch Rollins Trying to Steal a Run…
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Zimm’s Titanic Double Off of the Wall in RightCenter Drives in Morgan, 1-0 Nats After 1st…
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. . . that left Obama momentarily speechless!
the SlowMo Replay of His Pitch…Nice Analysis…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
On Best Behavior…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Have wifi for the moment, Zim doubled in Morgan!!! 1-0 Nats!!! Shut up Philly fans, AL up with 2 on, 2 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 5, 2010 1:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
From the Dark Ages…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
HR to deeeep right, 2-1 Philly. The crowd erupts…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2010 2:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
HR to deeeep right, 2-1 Philly. The crowd erupts…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2010 2:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
of the Season, Lannan Struggling in the 4th 1st and 2nd, No Outs, 3-1 Phills…
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Early, No-So-Much in the 4th…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Face Howard Cold With the Bases Juiced…!!!
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Taken Another Shot At Utley’s Wrist Before He Hit the Showers…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
get Halladay out and win it on the pen in the bottom of the 9th
Why not us? Why not now?
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
"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 5, 2010 2:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Outfield of Brantley, Sizemore, Choo Left to Right…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
How did we let Halladay sink us at the plate???
I know we are not supposed to be good and yea yea its rebuilding…but I always like to have hope and no I’m furious.
by brooksbollinger9 on Apr 5, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
Showing why Ron Villone is ancient history with a perfect 1.1.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
but I wonder how much of it is nobody getting a good look at him before now
Not a comment. Just an observation
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by natsstats on Apr 5, 2010 2:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Boys…!!!
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
In a plastic bottle
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by natsstats on Apr 5, 2010 2:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You’ld think the Lerners would want to take our money…
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by natsstats on Apr 5, 2010 3:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Worn Out on the Base Paths…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Doc Dominating on the Bump, Ugly at the Dish…
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Providing the O…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for the Mets. Feel good about yourselves while Santana is on the mound before the warts and all are revealed later on this week.
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Appearing in Queens All Summer…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
How Dare You, Sir…?
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The question marks in the rotation are completely unacceptable. It would be a true tragedy if Marquis ends up exceeding the production of the Mets #2 starter which is very possible, even though he wanted to play for the Mets.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
The Two Minutes Hate Begins......NOW !!!
by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Obama = jinx
"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 5, 2010 3:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Jersey Flavor…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Than Bergmann…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Batista was not any better.
So there go two of those useless bullpen arms to fix the excess on the roster.
Opening Day, Otto…
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by Winston Smith on Apr 5, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I will forever be thankful to the Mets for making my first day at Nationals Park waving to all the Mets fans in RF when FLop hit a grand slam off Heilman after a Milledge walk.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
"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 5, 2010 3:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
No possible way we come back, here.
"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 5, 2010 3:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This is brutal all over again…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 5, 2010 3:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The booing during the home lineup was uncool even for Filly fans.
"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 5, 2010 3:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dreamz help.
That’s the spirit MissB. I’m hoping our offense returns for the remainder of the season, especially Dunn.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
But maybe he’s concentrating on his defense still. That was a pretty sweet out he made after the Desmond booted ball.
The booing during the home lineup was uncool even for Filly fans.
"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 5, 2010 3:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That was a [nonsense] call.
"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 5, 2010 3:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
At least it looked that way from up here. Hard to say for sure.
"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 5, 2010 3:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"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 5, 2010 3:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Behind the plate. Can’t wait to pull the pitchfx data to see how biased he was. It looked horrible in the 5th. Lannan threw 30 pitches and had 1 called strike on a 3-0 pitch
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by natsstats on Apr 5, 2010 3:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"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 5, 2010 3:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"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 5, 2010 3:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It has been dormant for about 6 months
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
"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 5, 2010 3:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
but if continues these stellar performances, there may be a new record holder soon
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Walter Johnson.
I shoulda gone with Johnson because of the Washington history.
Things are not good.
"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 5, 2010 4:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bases loaded after a ba-zillion pitches.
But ends with a log fly to center.
But Pudge definitely came to play and hits another double.
"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 5, 2010 4:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"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 5, 2010 4:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"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 5, 2010 4:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not an impressive way to start the season and the “games that count.”
and English and burnett did well also.
Nyjer also did well.
Anybody else got any positives?
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
The Caps carry the banner of all DC teams at this point.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
I will not understand why you want to beat on the pygmies that are the Washington Nationals. We know we aren’t any good. It is evident. For a team that has respectively grossly underachieved and blown major 2nd half divsion leads the last two years for three years of overpriced disappointment the gap between expectations and outcomes is far greater for the Mets than for the Nats. Mets fans should hope they build a big lead over the Nats because Strasburg, Wang, and Detweiler will offer 2nd half help as our schedule gets easier.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
We got that going for us, I guess.
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
At least they’ve faced Hamels more so should know what to expect from him.
someone tell Dunn (it’s only spring training")…..personally……
Always good to see a comment from TheMamba! How you been, buddy! We missed you!
Not how I wanted to open the season, but it happens against Roy Halladay, your 2010 NL Cy Young winner.
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