Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves: GameThread 79 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 4:00 PM EDT
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Jair Jurrjens
#49 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
6-1
200
R
R
Jan 29, 1986
'09 Stats - (14-10), 34 GS, 215.0 IP, 2.60 ERA, ERA+ = 159, 3.68 FIP, 75 BB (3.14 BB/9), 152 K's (5.63 K/9), 1.21 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (0-3), 5 GS, 24.0 IP, 6.38 ERA, ERA+ = 64, 5.01 FIP, 11 BB (4.13 BB/9), 15 K's (5.63 K/9), 1.38 WHIP.
vs DC - (2-1), 7 GS, 45.1 IP, 37 H, 16 R, 15 ER, 1 HR, 17 BB (3.38 BB/9), 35 K's (6.95 K/9), 2.98 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, .226 BAA.
J.D. Martin
#51 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-4
200
R
R
Jan 02, 1983
'09 Stats - (5-4), 15 GS, 77.0 IP, 4.44 ERA, ERA+ = 95, 5.67 FIP, 24 BB (2.81 BB/9), 37 K's (4.32 K/9), 1.42 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (w/Triple-A Syracuse) - (2-1), 6 GS, 36.1 IP, 2.97 ERA, 32 H, 14 R, 12 ER, 3 HR, 6 BB (1.5 BB/9), 21 K's (5.2 K/9), 1.05 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (w/DC) - (0-3), 5 GS, 29.2 IP, 3.03 ERA, ERA+ = 138, 4.28 FIP, 2 BB (0.61 BB/9), 20 K's (6.07 K/9), 1.25 WHIP.
vs ATL - (0-0), 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 0 BB, 2 K's, 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .261 BAA.
• Nats vs Jair:
Roger Bernadina - 1 for 2, .500 AVG, 1 3B.
Ian Desmond - 1 for 3, .333 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Adam Dunn - 1 for 8, .125 AVG, 5 BB, 2 K's.
Cristian Guzman - 3 for 14, .214 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI's.
Willie Harris - 6 for 12, .500 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI's.
Adam Kennedy - 2 for 4, .500 AVG.
Nyjer Morgan - 2 for 6, .333 AVG.
Wil Nieves - 0 for 4, .000 AVG.
Ivan Rodriguez - 0 for 1, .000 AVG.
Josh Wiilingham - 3 for 11, .273 AVG, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 RBI.
Ryan Zimmerman - 9 for 16, .316 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
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Desmond getting a second "mental health day" today.
Riggles is going with the hot hand (ignoring that he was 0-3 w/3K the day before going 4-4…. which version of Gonzo do you think we get tonight?)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Desi back tomorrow acc to Mr. Ladson...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 6:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think we get a decent one.
Better defense and a single in a low leverage situation. Gonzo’s not really the answer long term. Hopefully, Desmond will get a chance to play tomorrow and will be ready. If Gonzo continues to stay hot, put him at 2nd after tonight.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Wouldn't mind Gonzo at 2B at all--if he stays hot.
The career 72 OPS+ argues against it, but not like AK is any better (his 2010 OPS+? 72!).
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Like Guzman...
…the issue is that you can’t stay with him but so long once he gets cold.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
What’s the scoop on JD Martin? Jurrjens hasn’t pitched in a long ass time, and he got lit up in AAA rehab.
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
He's a pitch-to-contact guy. We cross our fingers and hope for ground balls.
Had a few good outings this season, was up for a while last season. He’s generally hittable.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Stammen surprised the hell out of me last night. Jurrjens hasn’t been right since his shoulder tweak in Spring Training. I would shut down him and Heyward until after the ASB. Another start by Kawakami won’t kill us.
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
Aren't the Braves 1-9 or something ridiculous like that in his starts?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Kawakami gets no run support, and has pitched better than Hanson and Lowe.
Jurrjens was awful in his three rehab starts, I don’t know why they’re rushing him up.
When is Jordan Zimmerman expected back?
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
August.
Rehab is going well. They are reining him in a little bit and won’t bring him back before a year.
Now Wang and Olsen, not so much. Be suprised if we see them at all.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Kawakami has pitched better than his record.
It’s not a good record, though, so that may not be saying but so much. He’s handled the demotion to the bullpen rather well, too.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
How was Jurrjens in his rehabs?
Why would they get agressive with Jurrjens?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
His only slight plus pitch is a curve.
He has to nibble to survive and he can be hit. Not a part of our long term future most likely but we’re rooting for him because he’s battled hard to make himself relevant this year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Also, you should move Nyjer to the 8 spot. Or 9th if you believe in optimized lineups.
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
Preaching to the choir 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 Jun 30, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Guzman to the 7-spot is a 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 Jun 30, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
This is baseball 101.
Leading off Nyjer doesn’t make sense anymore. Playing Nyjer against lefties doesn’t make much sense anymore. Riggles is going to be loyal to his veterans. Rizzo is going to be loyal to guys he traded for.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Follow the money...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibble says the Nats aren't that far out of the playoff race.
I know announcers have to stay positive, but shouldn’t they be required to be at least a LITTLE realistic?
They also aren't that far out of the worst record in the National League.
Dibs is delusional.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Cubs are trying for the record...
they lost to the Pirates this afternoon.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Cubbies ShutOot...
By Brad Lincoln…? Nats Pummeled Him Couple Weeks Back, Right…?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 7:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, in his big league debut
Though in an odd twist, his defense let him down and the Nats capitalized a bit. Lincoln does look to have a pretty good future.
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
The Cubs gave Lincoln...
his first big league win and I believe his longest outing. He should send them a fruit basket.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Watched most of that game
He did look really good. Gave up that one deep fly to Soriano that the wind kept in, but his breaking stuff looked pretty filthy
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
They aren't far from the playoff race
but that doesn’t make them competitive.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Anyone read Zuckerman's update on Wang?
Looking like that is more money down the drain like half of Marquis’ contract.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Getting a bit of a next year vibe from that talk...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t get either the Wang or Marquis signings. Especially the two years for Marquis.
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
Marquis was supposed to be a "veteran innings eater".
apparently he ate all the innings he could before he got to DC.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 30, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
And he may still be a veteran innings eater...
I’m not ready to give up on him yet. The bone chips in the elbow was his his first major trip to the DL.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
oh good. a bunt out.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 30, 2010 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
"attempt" Dave, bunt "attempt"...
It’s the “Spend time with your family” of wasted at bat code words…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry. gotta brush up on my vocabulary.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 30, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
He "forced the defense to make a great play"
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Chipper with the Zim-like throw....
Sorry, that’s just to get my brother mad when he eventually reads this….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Roger Bernadina K's swinging for out 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 Jun 30, 2010 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
Zim swings through the 94mph heater...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that was quick
Anxious to see how JD’s gonna do, apparently
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Throwing strikes is not his problem
He has like two walks all year… His potential problem is line drives.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
D.T.D!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
J.D. Day to Drew?
Oh wait…. wrong team
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't Trade Dunn!
That’s got to be it.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Or Definitely Trade Dunn
OK…. that’s my last agitating comment for the night…..
Based on last year’s DNTNJ, I’m guessing that RobBob is right on the money
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I wasn't
But I sure did get used to seeing it
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I am baffled.
We did trade Nick Johnson. Are you saying you don’t think we’ll trade Dunn but you want him to be traded?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
To be honest
I felt much more strongly that they should trade Nick Johnson than the Donkey, though I feel that the Donkey would net a far bigger return
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
All we got back for Nick Johnson was Aaron Thompson, right?
Thompson’s been real weird at AA. Started out great. Fell off the map. Been ok lately. Last outing was very strange 6K, 6BB, 0H, 0R in 6IP I think.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Thompson has certainly been a bit of a disappointment
I (and I’m sure the Nats) was hoping that he’d get off to a decent start and progress to AAA quickly. He was solid at the AA level last year, and seems to have regressed a bit. I didn’t expect much for Johnson, so my thinking is still that they didn’t do poorly in the deal. They got a maybe for a guy who was slightly above average, extremely injury prone, and gone in three months regardless.
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It's going to be tough to justify promoting him to AAA
I think he’s had 3 straight decent starts now, but he has a long way to go to regain trust.
Shocked that there are 6 all-stars for Harrisburg. Espinosa, Marrero, Solano, Martinez, Martin, and Milone. I guess a large amount of it is that they are hosting it and they want to make sure the Harrisburg folk show up.
I think Martin could be a contributer in the pen though at some point. Martinez is old. Solano doesn’t really have enough bat for me. Milone is low ceiling. Continue to pray for Marrero and hope that both he and Espinosa do enough to justify starting off at AAA next year.
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I'm saying that last year
The battle cry around here every time that Johnson got a hit (pre-trade) was DNTNJ from Ed.
I was supportive of dealing him, and was going to be sorely disappointed if they didn’t before the deadline. I both think that the Nats will trade Dunn and would like them to do so (if they can get good value for him)
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Getting anything for NJ was a positive.
He defied his injury until just after the trade. We got something for him and he has brought his injury bug to the Yanks.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Full count to Prado after a curve in the dirt...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
And leadoff double...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Double over Morgan's head...uh-oh...
[Begin minute of Morgan Hate]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Did he get a bad read or was it just out of his reach?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
out of his reach
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 30, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Prado came out of nowhere
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
...Kelly Johnson said.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. He's always hit the Nats well.
Now he’s sharing the love with all the other teams.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Melky seems to have caught "the bunts" from Nyjer...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Melky trying to give up an out
here comes a tater :-)
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 30, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
"He should have bunted," jokes Dave J. after the weak popout...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hello FB
Long time commenter over at Hogs Haven. Thought I’d stop by the game thread of a non Strassmas game so I could get into the flow of things without being overwhelmed.
Any rules I should know of beforehand?
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Don't curse or go out of your way to annoy people. That's about it.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Welcome to NatsTown...
One Rule: No Natinals Jokes.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t trade for Vincent Jackson
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
If Shanny and Co. don't know that already
then we’ve just got the same busted ride with a different driver.
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Prado is ordered to test Hammer's arm for the scouts...
Oh, not good. Scouts are scribbling…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
Strand Prado...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
No such luck
Nice piece of hitting by McCann
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Or not...McCann doubles over Hammer's head...
Now Hammer’s tanking to stay in DC… I like it…1-0 Braves…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Hammer's trying a little too hard not to get traded, here.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Bad read according to the radio guys--they think he could have caught it if he broke back.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Maybe. If's, And's, But's.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Scouts Scrible: Strike Two...
Hammer Misjudges McCanns Wallbanger…..
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 7:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
JD is getting smoked
Not a good sign. Clouds forming in my sunny disposition.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
0-2 to 3-2 against Glaus...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball four...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
And to 4-2...
…geez, not walking people is really the only thing he had going for him. Not. Good.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
JD Martin is sunny by remaining on the roster.
I applaud him for his perserverance.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
It's too early for this...
This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com:
Federal Baseball.com: Still Working On the Strasburg Clone.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions
Nats Should Put Stras...
Out to Stud…Raise a SuperRotation for 2028…
Time to Go Gattaca on MLB…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Halle Barry's in that one right?
It must be a good movie then.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Don't think so... Not that I remember at least
Ethan Hawke, and if memory serves the female lead was Uma Thurman
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh. I was thinking of "Gothika"
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Let's Go Suns!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on, Hirshbeck. That was a strike.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Or is it "Hirchsbeck"? Whatever.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Pitch no. 27 coming...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Um... saving the 1-2-3 for later?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Are we still in this inning?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Oh, my. Still in this inning (on a consecutive walk), but not gonna be in this game for long.
BAD. NEWS.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Another walk.
Did I say JD throws strikes?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Shakes off Pudge and throws a wild pitch...
Give him a talking to “Future Hall of Famer”…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That would load the bases.
This is not much fun. But there’s only 1 run. So we can still get out of this!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Only one run, but not pretty.
Gonna be a long 2 or 3 innings before JD is done at this rate.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Lots of pitches nets the Braves one run
OK, so now the offense has seen what JD’s got. The answer: Dunn & Co. need to score a lot of runs.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Catastrophe averted!
Let’s go score some runs! Time for some runs in the sun!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
+1 for RUNZ!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Gameday finally updated: 37 pitches to get through the first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
DTD!!! Leadoff double to left by the big Dunner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn gets is started
Adds to his league lead in XBHs.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Gets IT started. Geesh.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
You'll never get the editor gig with the misspellings.
You got to get it right out the box!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Inconsistent strike zone.
Hate that.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Can't repeat it
This is a family-friendly site.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Not Willingham's finest hour so far.
If Jurrjens is going to come back and pitch lights out the Braves are going to be a force to be reckoned with.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Pudge with a sharp grounder to move Dunn to third, two down for the Guzzzz....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Guzman.
No need to work a walk here so you can focus on good contact.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Guz stares at a fastball outside...steerike....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Jurrjens is not a strikeout pitcher
But the Nats are making him look like one.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
If so, the General will try to make him Not in the Two or Seventh Spot Guz tomorrow.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Contact fail
Jurrjens has averaged 6.3 K/9 over his career. Five in the first two innings tonight
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
We're getting them out of the way early so we can focus on the walks!
How about that strategy. Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Hey.... I'm trying here
But being sunshiney is hard!
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope you bought something quick, those bargains don't last...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
bargain ! Bargain !! BARGAIN !!!
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 7:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
How many pitches for JD this inning?
I’m going to say 18
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
15 so far...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The Guzzzzz backhands and throws out Prado...1-0 after one and a half...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Stay thirsty my friends.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Still Don't Get That One...
…? Shouldn’t the Beer Refresh You…? Not Leave You Thirsty…?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 7:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Huh. Usually beer advertising makes sense.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
JD's like one of those old piano bar guys...
…doesn’t start jamming until he knocks down a few whiskeys.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Much better J.D.
And to add some sunshine, solid play by Guz in the hole…. See, I’m trying!
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
Guzman's got range!!!
[Sunny optimist’s view]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
You Gotta Ac-Cent-Uate the Positives...
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 7:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If he strikes out Gonzalez he will have used his K quota for the night!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
A better effort, but 50 pitches through 2 is going to make Riggles wear out a path to the mound.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
5 for 5!! 5 for 5!!!! C'mon General....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
Weaker grounder to the Zim-wannabe..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Bring back Desmond!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Aw....
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Martin!!! Double "down the line in left"....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
JD does it with the bat.
Cool.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Time to knock him in, guys.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Martin's doing it all tonight!
First XBH of his career.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
JD Martin helps his own cause!
Nyjer, this would be a good time to make an offensive contribution.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Or strike out.
When did he reinvent himself as a K-guy?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
No, Jurrjens.
We’ve seen the answer for Morgan…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Takes 0-1 fastball for a called strike, chases ball one, Morgan's down swinging...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Carpenter:
“You don’t want [Morgan] bunting here…”
I don’t want Morgan bunting at all!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
First pitch, Bernie?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
And it was such a nice day today, too.
Not too hot, no humidity…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Honest question...
I’m Bernie’s no.1 FAN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
The confusing SBNation reply strikes again.
Was replying to RobBob. You’re question was merely inquisitive.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Phew...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it's be one thing if he could actually lay down a bunt, but
since he doesn’t understand where to place it correctly, it rarely works.
Enough of BUNT FAIL, NYJER!
Oh my goodness, Charlie and Dave, STOP SAYING VUVUZELA!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I was fixing dinner during that discussion...
it was driving my sister nuts.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Our RISP performance leaves much to be desired.
That cannot be good for several players WPAs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Hmm. That ball sounded pretty good off the bat
Easy fly to right.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Melky crushes a fly ball to right...
…into Bernie’s 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
56 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Luckily that fastball was hung up too high for Chipper to really crush it...
Single to center….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
They Gotta Pull These Microphones Back...
Heard Multiple Curses(in Multiple Languages) in Every Game This Series…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 8:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You also get to hear one more season of Cox's nicknames...
“C’mon Troy-boy!”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Heard that's the First Question...
Candidates to Replace Cox Will Face: ‘Can You Keep the Chatter Up…?’
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 8:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Show us your supportive nickname list?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
ZDW.
It’s time for them to shine again.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Meaty.
Let’s see some meat!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Zim gets jammed and pops out to 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmph.
Dunn jumps out to 3-0… Green light?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
94mph fastball upstairs inside to get the Hammer swinging...
Cy Jurrjens…?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn pops up a 3-0 pitch....
Chipper with the grab in foul territory…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh... OK, next time around.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Eric Hinske drills a low liner off the mound and into center....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
Escobar pops out on a 2-1 fastball outside...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Blanco singles to center, two on for the opposing pitcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
quiet nite in natsvillage
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Except on Twitter where Rob Dibble's comment that everyone is "Twittering from their mom's basement" has the Nats fans angry...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. Cut a little close to the bone, did he?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Considering I know most of the people he's referring to, he's simply incorrect...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch out, or he'll ban you from his Twitter feed.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He has a Twitter feed?
Does that mean he lives in his mother’s basement?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Jurrjens squares to bunt, pulls back and rips a fastball by Zim at third...2-0 Braves...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Specially After the Offensive Outburst Last Night...
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 8:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pretty good play by Jurrjens,
slugbunt to score the runner from second.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Athletic, No...?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 8:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
78 pitches in the 4th....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Prado lines out to left, sac fly scores Blanco, 3-0 Braves...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim gets to a pop fly from Cabrera, and a fan interferes....Jerk. Toss 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Throw that fan out
Interference called on a ball I don’t think that Zim was going to catch. Good for us. Bad for the guy (formerly) in the front row.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Thanks especially since Zim ran past 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge almost hurt Jurrjens with a line drive right back at 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes. Dumb luck.
Pudge hits a line drive right at Jurrjen’s face, and makes an out.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Dear Mr Carpenter
Team batting average is not a particularly good measure of team offense. Please stop using that number when “runs scored” is so much easier to comprehend.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
The Guzzzzzz slaps a single to left...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
Now Gonzo smokes one PAST JJJJ this time.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Gonzo gets one by Jurrjens...
Single to center…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzalez singles.
JD Martin on to… bunt? How about a slug bunt to score a run and put a runner on third instead?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Not in Riggleman's playbook....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
JD sac here, or go for another double?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
It's the bunt...now you can't bunt, ok Morgan?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Please get a single. Thank you.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Morgan....walks? Nice!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
And Bernie swings at the first pitch...
[Pet Peeve for 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
That may be the official FB.com pet peeve.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Okay, I guess a walk is okay.
Please be extra-heroic, Bernie.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ugh. More RISP fail.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
0 for 6, 5 LOB...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
RISP 0 for 6....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Curacao vs. Curacao
>
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
That is a rare matchup...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Debbi
That was kinda creepy.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
LAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRYYYYYY!!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Groundout to second, virtual psyche-out is effective...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Chippa groundah = out
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Martin finally throws a curve for a strike, so he tries it again...1-1...McCann pops out to center...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a beautiful pitch.
He’s got it going a bit now.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
STARE AT IT GLAUS!!!!! Backwards K to end a quick fifth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's only going to throw curves the rest of the night.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ahem. ZDW.
Time to shine.
Thank you.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Yes, more so than last time.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Watching on TV downstairs with my dad visiting. But I'll always come up for free whiskey.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
That reminds, I need a drink...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"Is that his first strikeout," asks Mrs. D pityingly.
“It’s his second,” I reply, eliciting an, “Awwwwwww!”
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
FOX Saturday features a kid named "Rookiesensation" 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
They ought to move his start back to Sunday,
just to tick off the Fox folks.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Zim almost takes one in the earhole according to the Braves' announcer...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
So he rips the next pitch into left for a leadoff single.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Dunn does the same!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Get Em Back for All the FoxOots...
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 8:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thought the Bravos...
Woulda been Happy with 5 Scoreless From JJ, specially Coming Right Off the DL…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 8:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Zimmerman
Solid line drive. Me likey.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Don't throw at Zim'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 Jun 30, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
DONKEY BALL!
LET’S SEE ONE!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
DONKEY BALL now = 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
(He's working on his speed game.)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
HECK..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 Jun 30, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
OR ANOTHER SINGLE!
HAMMER TIME!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
WP and it's second and third...
Don’t reach McCann!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn.
Solid line drive. Me likey even more.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Just keep him in one or two more batters, Bobby...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Wild pitch. Runners move up.
Sunny disposition is returning…
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Part the clouds, Hammer!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
3-2 still exciting...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball four....and it's The 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't think of a proper picture for "Zim"
so I used “Zin” instead. It’s my first day…
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
There is:
but it’s a bit obscure.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Commander 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
3-1 pitch coming....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Foul out of play, now full...
…don’t get yourself out, Josh.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Good return for Jurrjens at least....
[clapclapclapclap] Now get 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
And Pudge = g0at
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Pudge!!!! Run scores...two outs on the DP grounder....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
[note = those are negative exclamation points]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge with the rally killing GIDP.
AAARRGHGHHHHH!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Was all ready to be sunny
Then Pudge pounds the first ball into the ground for another DP…. Run scores, but man is that a wasted opportunity
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Yes. Yes it is.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Now Gonzo will hack himself out...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Guzman walks....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 Jun 30, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Guz walks again
Who are you and what have you done to Guz????
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Think he got the Lasiks 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 Jun 30, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, Gonzo is flailing at stuff a foot off the plate.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Moylan bounces one off McCann but not far enough for big Dunn to score...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, glad I didn't have to watch that play...
…had half a heart-attack just listening! Mrs D dug her nails into my arm and almost drew blood.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
She can now actually draw blood on the Gonzo FAIL!
(sorry Doghouse..have to take one for the team…;-)
That's not on Listach
Dunn’s gotta be able to read that one himself
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone other than Dunn...Gonzalez K's...6 runners left on 2nd or 3rd...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Trying to be sunshiney
But I just can’t here. Bengie Molina would have scored on that wild pitch. Dunn’s certainly not fast, but puh-leeze!
by bluelineswinger on Jun 30, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
We got a run! We chased Jurrjens!
We started the comeback!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
And Gonzo flails at a pitch nowhere near the zone to strike out.
Terrible. “I’m demoting the General,” orders Mrs. Doghouse, “what’s lower than a general?”
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"Private!" she snaps.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Coup de Etat...
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 9:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The General can't hit righties.
Moylan is death to righties not named Zimmerman and Willingham.
Unwatchable at bat.
QED.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Awful AB, General...
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 9:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You can't expect him to be much more than he is.
I applaud the general for his earlier hit. Play more defense General.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Any bio on Peralta to help?
We are iconless for Mr. Peralta.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Once Had a Future in Cleveland....?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 9:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's Jhonny....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Or was that Juh-Honny Perralta...?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 9:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Did anyone else see this? The fan-talking-on-cell-phone-gets-sweet-justice?
He’s even a yankee fan! Clip here.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Right in the choppers...
I would be twittering and take it on the jaw…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Tag...
You’re the New Bartman, CellPhoneGuy…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Escobar takes a fastball from Peralta in the ribs..
What did he to you Peralta….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It just got away from him.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
They did aim one at Zim's head in that last inning.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Well, if so, he's a much better actor than Ronaldo.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
There it is...
proof that it’s not just Cub fans who talk on cellphones during games. Although, I for one don’t talk on mine during games I attend.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Peralta sets up the DP the painful way (for Escobar, that is)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Charlie and Dave have caught a case of the sillies.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Wow. Lannan was abused in Harrisburg tonight.
Hide the women and children, I don’t even want to show his line.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Saw a tweet that he got hit hard in one inning...did it get worse?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The Hammer hustles to the corner to catch a foul ball from Blanco....
Quit making yourself noticed, Hammer!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Good spying, Carp!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If we sell Hammer, that is truly packing it in.
I can see selling Dunn, but these people don’t realize this is like a bargain basement Jason Bay we would be selling. Not easy to replace that production.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Considering they can have him next year at arbitration prices
It would be difficult to imagine an offer worthy of him.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
People are delusional to think that they are going to get us to trade Hammer.
You’re going to have to offer a top 50 prospect who will be playing for us in 2012 plus other goodies. The Padres guy with his deal was delusional, and I wasn’t pleased about the Nats fan giving him hope.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Eh. I've seen worse.
In person. This season.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Well. There is that.
Given the context, though, that’s a pretty bad line.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Not a fan of the "1K" line
in AA.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Hammer makes a good running catch.
Two outs.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Oh, no!! Not Brooks Conrad...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Peralta gets a wide zone on a called strike three...sorry Conrad...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Better than Greg Norton's Wasted AB's...
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 9:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Morse to pinch hit.
Remember him?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
The leader of the club...
whose’s made for you and me?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
One pitch from Jonny Venters...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 Jun 30, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
No, they went with Desmond.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
My bad, didn't look up quick enough in the one-pitch 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeh, He was the Green Guy in The Hulk, Right...?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Jun 30, 2010 9:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"Clodding along"...
“Prodding along”
Dibble?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
We can't lead off with Morgan anymore. Play him if you must be we can't lead off with him.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
And he bunts his way 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
HE FINALLY DRAG-BUNTED!!
WHY DOESN’T HE DO THAT EVERY DANG TIME HE TRIES TO BUNT FOR HIT!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
NOW they bring on Morse.
I’m a bit confused.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Morse chops one straight down and it bounces to second, Yunel does it himself..double play...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Morse for Bernie...OK....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Morse for Bernadina?
Interesting. I guess Riggles feels I have Willie Harris on the bench as my designated lefty outfielder. Should we have considered pinch hitting with Kennedy for Gonzalez?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Bounce-out DP, 6-3.
Ugh.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Show Bernie some respect...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Double play. Well that wasn't too sunny.
But we have two more innings to come back!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Alas for the Chico lobby. His line was worse than Lannan's.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Desmond on to play...
right field?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Now Desmond's out 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
WHAT. THE. FRANK?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I though we were past this idea...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
And now Desmond's in RF.
Okay, that’ll get his confidence back in the field. ?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Rizzo we are approaching firable offenses.
I thought we were promised no more Desmond in the OF experiments.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Riggles is off his rocker.
Does he believe that Desmond is a better right fielder than Morse? What are we doing this for? This is bizarre. Leave Morse in their to play right.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Is Desmond at least better in RF
than Guzman?
by Elvin Unseld on Jun 30, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm... uh.
I don’t know what to say. Did Riggles forget he also PH Morse this inning?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Uh, yes probably more athletic...
Just really not a 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Really too bad Morse didn't homer there
If he had, maybe the White Sox would’ve given the Nats a good prospect or two for him and we could keep Dunn!
Gold Glove Dunn picks a low throw from Guzman to get Prado...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Pretty good play by Guzman.
I’ll give him that one.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Hey guys, Braves fan here
Just got a question for yall. I was surprised to see Desmond stay in the game in RF. Is that surprising to you guys, or does he have the ability to play multiple positions?
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
This is the most shocking defensive substitution of the year.
Morse is capable of playing right field and Desmond is dazed on defense at the moment.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Plus I believe we have already lost one game this year...
…when Riggleman decided to experiment with playing his infielder in right field instead of giving Morse a chance to play there.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Go read up a few comments...This is something Riggleman does occasionally that no one likes....
Desmond is not a 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
We're pretty sure Riggleman has been smoking crack the whole game.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Riggleman has been quoted as saying we're platooning Bernadina with Morse.
So what does he do. He platoons Desmond with Bernadina in a PH situation. Bizarre, bizarre, bizarre.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
I was really surprised to see Bernadina come out there, as hot as he'd been
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
Tired lefty v lefty avoidance...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
This whole sequence is bizarre.
If we were going to burn a position player with some kind of hunch, the one to do would have been to bench Gonzalez for Kennedy. Moylan is death to righties and Gonzalez can’t hit righties very well.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Yea I thought that was strange
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
Experimented with Guz and Des out there before with excess infielders...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprised the Nationals radio broadcasters...
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
He will be asked about this.
Zuckerman, bring the heat! Put this man to the fire! Scorch him with your blazing sunshine!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
It's not that big a deal.
Desmond ought to be able to handle RF for two innings.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Morse ought to be able handle it just as well.
Plus he’s been hitting better lately should the spot come around again.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
But if we believe we can platoon Bernadina with Morse...
…why are we doing this?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Because the pitcher's spot would come up before Morse
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Just don't like putting a struggling fielder out of position...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It's highly likely he won't even get a chance.
That’s why I say it’s not a big deal.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Don't worry, Batista's up.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Slaten hits a batter, 4-pitch walks a batter.
Bad Slaten! Bad!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
And Slaten almost hits McCann in the jaw...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not the jaw, the hand and McCann looks hurt...
Prepare for payback.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
wrist 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggleman and McCatty will tackle him so he can scream...
“Hold me back!!” and not get involved…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently it hit his hand.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Wha-?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Slaten done for the night and souldrummer's man is 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a tough situation for Batista.
But it take’s a tough man for a tough situation and Batista has Brandon Phillips defying toughness!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Noo!
Not the Tomahawk Chop music! It means the Braves fans are chopping. BWAAA!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
It's a Rabbid...
Rabbids were introduced in a Rayman game and now have their series of video games. I dressed him with the costume selection on my Rabbid app for ipod/iphone.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Well that wasn't too sunny.
But we still have two innings left to score!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Mrs. Doghouse finishes the popcorn and groans.
“This game is upsetting.”
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
+ MOAR POPCORNE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond to short, gonzo to 2B...
…and Guz to RF? RIGGLES!!
“REALLY?” yells Mrs. Doghouse. Apparently it’s Gonzo to RF?
WHAT! THE! FRANK!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I was about to type Riggler's post game reasons for Desmond in RF (So Riggles could get all switchy).....and he GOES ALL CRAZY SWITCHY before I could type...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, I'm totally baffled now
Gonzalez in right; Guzman at short.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
"This is WACKY," marvels Dave J.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Our sunshine has fried Riggles brain!
He has sunstroke!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
I think Riggleman's lost 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves announcer: "Gonzalez in right, Desmond to short now....that's an odd 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Mrs. D. is wondering whether Riggs took too many pills or not enough...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I believe they recently re-glued the rail he's leaning on...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
"I picked the wrong game to start sniffing glue..."
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
+1
You need to construct some kind of gallery on here as a longstanding testimony to your fine work.
Turn it green people!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
You are what you yarr...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
...that Glue-Sniffing Popeye cracks me up....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the cap works just fine....goes with the perfect facial expression...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He's all hopped up on the goofballs.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
So it was like an infield fire-drill, or what?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I know. He wanted to get Desmond qualified as an outfield for fantasy league purposes!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
He's going to give us something about matchups and hiding the RF I suppose.
This one is truly bizarre. Perhaps it’s some kind of matador trick to distract us from some of the nonperformance.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
And Batista walks in a run on four pitches.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hinske walks to force in a run....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
This is horrible. What the heck is going on?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
2HBP, 2BB, 1R so far for the good guys.
“That’s like shooting yourself in the foot, one toe at a time” [The Brain]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Break out the vuvuzelas for the full experience.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
The same thing we do every night...
try to clone Strasburg.. no, wait, try to take over the world!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
by brook on Jun 30, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
...and the Brain, Brain, Brain...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It's official...even Mark Zuckerman just cued the circus music....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
What did Zuckerman say?
He must be licking his chops to write this one up. Zuckerman is a great soldier and I hope he’s working on a book on Strasburgmania. Sadly, the extremely well compensated Dave Sheinin will likely beat him to it.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
@MarkZuckerman on Twitter:
“Doesn’t matter who plays where when Miguel Batista walks in a run on 4 pitches. (Cue the circus music.)”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
BATISTA!!!!
Batista’s ERA drops! He alllows one inherited runner to score.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Okay, finding the silver lining is one thing,
but the circus is in town, if you know what I’m saying.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Batista is currently working on a voodoo doll to try to recapture Clippard's win vulture powers.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Escobar K's looking...STARE AT IT!! And it was a ball...
Cox out to argue after Yunel tosses bat and helmet…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
OK gang. Take a breath.
It’s strange, but it’s not horrible.
Throwing Batista out there, on the other hand, was not smart.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Uh-- what?
What are these “runz” you speak of…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Don't tell tales, son. Folks will get their hopes up and stuff...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
OMAR INFANTE IN LEFT? WHAT IS COX CRAZY....what? is this not as crazy?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
ZDW.
More sunshine, please.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Yes. I understand heart of the order being hearty.
Riggles can’t rearrange the batting order, right? That’s still against the rules?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Saito bring him back to a slump state...swinging K on a rainbow bender...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn tips strike three into McCann's 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer pops out....4-1 Braves after 7 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
ZDW Fail.
Is that a storm cloud on the horizon?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Capps out to get some 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
was going to make a snarky comment
but i don’t have the energy.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at District Sports Page on Jun 30, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Keeping up with the position changes tired me 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Morgan pitching yet?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Will bypass the catcher like he's a cutoff man....
What? Too 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge throws out a runner.
I don’t have the energy for caps or exclamation points, though.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I wonder how Harris and Kennedy are taking these developments....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge throws a perfect two-seamer to second to nail Blanco on the SBA...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond plays a bad hop off his chest perfectly for the third out.
Eh.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
[slaps Desmond's hand] Don't Belliard grounderz!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Good, then we can get Stammen's bat in CF.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
3 outs to get 3 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 Jun 30, 2010 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
Desmond's first chance at short
A wee bit shaky. But a nice recovery.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Pudge on to not ground into a double play.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Line drive single to right!!! Way to go 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 Jun 30, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Backdoor slider outside to get the Guz looking...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The General down swinging....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Help us Ian Desmond, you're our only hope...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Coulda used the single when the bases were loaded, Pudge...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Have forgotton...
Mrs. Doghouse demoted him to Private.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Private Pyle K's and Desmond does too...nasty slider inside from Wagner...Desi can't hold up...
Ballgame. Nats drop road series, head home for Mets…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
+OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
just getting pwned by Wagner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jun 30, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that streak was the bestest.....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick question: What do the Nats need to do to wake up their bats?
They look so over-matched these days.
If they figure it out...
could they tell the Cubs?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
I don't think going aggressive with the first pitch hacking is working...
Selig’s pleased that it speeds up the game, though….
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, DC Faithful...
I hope the Mets come into DC exhausted for tomorrow’s game and the Nationals get a win.
And now it’s back to the lab to prepare for tomorrow night…
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Don't work too hard on it in the lab.....The Nats always beat the Mets..
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you're lucky I'm so demoralized.
I would be winging the jinx FAQ right at your head so hard right now otherwise.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I believe this Truth was established as Factual Lore long before the Jinx FAQ reared its scary head, and so is immune and exempt.....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jun 30, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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