Washington Nationals At Milwaukee Brewers: GameThread 97 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 6:00 PM EDT
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Chris Narveson
#38 / Pitcher / Milwaukee Brewers
6-3
205
L
L
Dec 20, 1981
'09 Stats - (2-0), 21 G, 4 GS, 47.0 IP, 3.83 ERA, ERA+ = 106, 4.22 FIP, 16 BB (3.06 BB/9), 46 K's (8.81 K/9), 1.30 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (8-6), 24 G, 15 GS, 92.2 IP, 5.83 ERA, ERA+ = 68, 4.73 FIP, 36 BB (3.50 BB/9), 73 K's (7.09 K/9), 1.54 WHIP.
vs DC - (1-0), 2 G, 3.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K's, 2.45 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, .357 BAA.
Craig Stammen
#35 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-3
200
R
R
Mar 09, 1984
'09 Stats - (4-7), 19 GS, 105.2 IP, 5.11 ERA, ERA+ = 82, 4.68 FIP, 24 BB 2.04 BB/9, 48 K's (4.09 K/9), 1.29 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (2-4), 16 GS, 88.1 IP, 5.50 ERA, ERA+ = 75, 4.31 FIP, 26 BB (2.65 BB/9), 46 K's (4.69 K/9), 1.48 WHIP.
vs MIL - (1-0), 2 GS, 11.0 IP, 14 H, 8 ER, 3 HR, 1 BB, 2 K's, 6.55 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, .311 BAA.
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I'm gonna have a beer to celebrate the Nats beating the BrewCrew.
Or, if necessary, to console myself over a Nats’ loss to the BrewCrew. I win either way!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Now THAT's planning ahead.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
How do you think he keeps that sunny avatar?
Hops, malt and barley-fueled, obviously.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Good thing there are no ties in baseball...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Let's Gooo Nats!!!!!!!!!
I predict we will see good Stammen today. Nyjer on FIYER!!!!!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 6:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bob Uecker is returning to the Brewers radio booth tonight...
he’s been out recovering from open heart surgery. Glad he’s returning. However, let’s see the Nationals beat the Brewers! Go Nationals!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Everyone is rooting here for the Brewers start to be...
…“juuuuuuuust a bit outside.”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
So am I....
hope they can do it again tomorrow.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
8:00 game...
…so I’m catching a little bit of the P-Nats. Brad Peacock is on the hill.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
We should be able to get to this Narveson guy...
He has worse stats than Stammen!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Let's hope so.
He’s in the big leagues for some reason, though. We’ve made some bad pitchers look pretty good this year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
You can say that again.........
I crack me up…
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
We should be able to get to this Narveson guy...
He has worse stats than Stammen!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Just switched off the P-Nats game...
…Marquis is doing a rehab for Harrisburg tonight and I’m listening to that. Men on 1st and 3rd one out. He just gave up a flyout deep to the warning track.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Just heard the score....
…he’s getting hit pretty hard it sounds like. 2 runs, 3 hits, and one loud flyout at least in his first half inning.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Senators are fighting back and just got Marquis off the hook by tying up the score.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Chico not doing himself any favors...
…gives up a first inning homerun for Syracuse.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Heard Detwiler was getting the nod...
…poor Chico (the pitcher)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Also, lineup needs moar Bernadina
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Yeah...what's up with that?
I WANT MOAR BERNADINA…every night.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
There's a platoon!
Clearly, that’s why we have to trade Adam Dunn. If trade Adam Dunn, we can play Morse every day.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Hard to say that with Nyjer actually playing a little better after his 3 steal game.
Plus today at least we’ll be spared from Beating a Dead Morse.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
How can you be so sure?
Morse may be dead irrespective of his playing time!
;-)
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Noooo!
MOAR MOARSE!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So really what you're saying is that you're a Bernie hater.
You love Nyjer. You want to see Morse. And you are happy as a clam with Bernie on the bench. Now we know where you stand at least.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Incorrect.
I like berny. Once we trade Dunn we can have all three of them in the lineup every day. Anybody besides J-Max
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i think it would be best for the team long term.
Viciedo+Hudson+Two lower level prospects = Success!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That ain't gonna happen.
Hudson is definitely off the table now that he’s in the ChiSox rotation. They probably don’t want to give up Viciedo as well. You’re going to have to settle for not the top prospects of a thin minor league system.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
ok. Well see if anybody else wants him.
If not, he WILL NOT RE-SIGN with us. This is basically Soriano all over again.
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't know that.
Depends on what the market will bear. He’s probably more value to us than others and that means he may be affordable to us as well.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Some desperate team will offer him a 4/65 deal.
Lerners are teh CHEEP!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's not worth 4/65
He’s not even 4/60 given where the market is right now. And if he is, then Dunn’s agent should take that deal and go forward.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Your right, hes not worth that much.
Was Soriano worth what the Cubs paid him? No.
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 8:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
But Soriano still got it.
And that contract is widely panned and part of the reason the market has corrected since then. Right now it’s a game of chicken between Dunn’s agent and Rizzo to see who can do a better job of predicting the free agent market.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
If we offer him 4/55 and let's say the White Sox offer him the same.
Why would he stay here?
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 8:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
For the mercy of everyone in Natstown...
…I hope that Rizzo can resolve this one way or another by the middle of August.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Marquis [facepalm]
Starts of the 2nd allowing a leadoff double.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Great defense from Espinosa saved a hit.
But Marquis just threw a wild pitch to let in a 3rd run.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
The beat rolls on for Danny Espinosa...
…leadoff double.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Espinosa scores on a groundout from Valdez.
Chris Marrero up with 2 outs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Deep flyout for Lowrance.
Story of his life…too many balls just short of the wall to cut it at Syracuse.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
2011 Opening Day SS.
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
With the way he's hitting...
It won’t be long now. 2011 Washington Nationals Opening Day SS
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 7:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Rizzo's conservative...
…it seems hard for me to see him starting any higher than Syracuse unless he utterly destroys the Eastern League.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
He's rusty...
he’ll get better. I believe in Marquis, I believe in Marquis…
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Do we root for Florida to beat the Braves?
Braves lead the division. Florida’s closest target for leaving the cellar.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Didn't read everything above, but in case anyone missed it...
The Nats just announced that Riggleman will be back for next season.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Uh, oh. I know somebody who won't be very happy about that.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Probably another part of the "this season still matters stuff"
Don’t want him hanging in the wind if things start going south.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Narveson gets Morgan swinging to start 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 Jul 23, 2010 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
Guzzie grounds to short, two down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
First pitch groundout
Desmond REALLY should play second against lefties.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
I mean, of course, BAT second.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Then Riggles will point to Guzman's splits...
…and say that Guz is better from the right hand side. Across the board (except Hammer), guys hit better in Cinci and Riggles probably doesn’t want to shake things up, much as we think there’s better personnel decisions to make.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
6 pitch first for Narveson...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is he allowed to face lefties but not Bernadina?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggleman points to head.
MIsses.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
[pokes eye]....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Would this be a job-related injury?
Is there a DL for managers?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Because he plays great defense...
…and is considered a core piece of our team by the FO.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
No, I imagine he won't.
Calls em likes I sees em.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
No comment.
Not surprising coming from the biggest Nyjer-Basher of them all
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 8:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
At least I'm consistent, right?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Compared to Desmond,
Very much so…
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 8:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, we're both rookies.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
He has extrastat reasons for liking Nyjer...
…I can respect people who stick by their guys through thick and thin. Sat next to a couple of kids who were big Nyjer fans at one of the Strasburg starts. But I hope grizzy can understand why he’s in the minority in his opinion on Nyjer.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
I just want Morgan to be last year's Morgan...
From his time in DC, not Pittsburgh….second-half of ’09 Morgan to be specific…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure I want that too.
I’d just like to see what Bernadina can do in CF some. Doesn’t have to be a lot of time. I’d just like to see what he can do. Willie Harris in CF for a recent game ain’t helping us figure out what we have. An occasional day off for Morgan to help.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Seems to me there just scared to destroy his value and confidence...
…by showing that Bernie’s a better option in CF. Hopefully, he steps up and proves their faith justified.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Hope the Nationals retire the Brewers as easily...
as the Brewers retired them.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Stammen gets Weeks swinging...does Stammen have an icon?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Some picture like a flower, IIRC
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Craig Stammen inspired by his opposition's transcendance of mediocrity...
…starts off with a K.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Corey Hart lines to right and has a triple when Morse D's it up 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 Jul 23, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone on TV see that one?
Did Morse’s defense lead to triple instead of double?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
If he played it perfectly it would be close, he did not play it perfectly....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He might have played it into a triple.
It was, let’s call it “ugly” defense out there.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Corey Hart
Amazingly cheap pickup in this year’s fantasy draft.
[RobBob points to head]…
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Probably because people think Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder are more valuable...
Corey Hart seems to fly under the radar.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Braun flies to the track in center, Hart tags and scores....
Have to be a comeback tonight….1-0 Milwaukee…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That's the point.
Braun went for like $45; Prince $37.
Hart $4.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
It's sad at this point...
…but I just have to hope for 3R, 6IP with Stammen at this point.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Another long AB with Prince and I'm afraid...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn D!
Nice play. Or, at least, nice positioning.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
As long as it ends the inning...
we’ll take it.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Good gosh...
…two of those outs were hit hard. Stammen does not inspire great faith. But since he punched some pins into his Jason Marquis voodoo doll before he hit the mound, he’ll last until JZim’s ready at least it seems.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
One run given in the first.
Would he really make a good reliever? Doesn’t he give up a lot of first-inning runs?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Just like Narveson does...except he didn't give up one...
Hey, the Brewers owe the Nationals a run!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
He can go down to Syracuse and try to get back in the mix.
Mock, Stammen, Martis, Chico, Atilano, and Mandel….Let ’em all battle it out to be injury replacement until Meyers is well enough to displace them from the AAA next year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
The idea would be that he could go all out and not worry about pacing himself and mix pitches in....
I just have a feeling he’s out of the rotation when the Wang/Marquis/Zim(n)’s get back….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I think of reliever conversions being plus stuff but having a hard time harnessing it.
There just isn’t so much room in Syracuse for us to try to convert everyone to relievers.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
To answer my own question:
ERA by inning:
1st 9.56 (16 IP)
2nd 7.04 (15.1)
3rd 4.20 (15)
4th 3.14 (14.1)
5th 4.85 (13)
6th 3.12 (8.2)
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Employee No.44 is up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Marquis a lost cause?
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 8:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's rusty...
he’ll get better. This was his first major injury in his career.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Dunn gets hit by Narveson, Hammer up with the big guy on 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 Jul 23, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
Hammer rips a single to left!! Two on for Everyone's Hero....Michael Morse...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR MORSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3-RUN HR!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone said Morse would make up for his D???
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
That's his move if he wants playing time.
He’s earned the right to be part of the platoon. He’s also earned the right to make us less skittish about embarassing ourselves at first for the rest of the year if Dunn gets traded.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
MOAR MOARSE!
Told Ya’ll!!!!!!!!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 8:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Who's the leader of the club that's made for you and me?
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-R-S-E!!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Hey, he got the run the Brewers owed the Nationals...
and interest too! Excellent!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Rob and Bob are wrong, again.
Desmond’s OPS is TWICE as great when he pulls the ball.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Oh no.. run support for Stammen
He never appreciates it and will probably give it all back in the second.
Not this time...[crosses fingers]...Not this time....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
In a day or TWOOOO!!!
Wait. Why am I singing this song?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Morse's at bat music.
Plus they always play it on WFED when Morse does something good leading into the commercial break.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Oh. OK. Well then...
“So needless to say…”
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
I don't know any more words, though.
So you’re flying solo from here on out.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
"[Take On Me]" - background singers
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge pops out and Desmond and Stammen K while I write great things about Morse...
Stammen back to the mound….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
McGehee lines out to the Guz at 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 Jul 23, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Another line drive out.
Stammen is enjoying some of Livan’s luck from yesterday.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Really need innings from him today or megaruns from the offense.
Detwiler is not going to be asked to go more than 5 on 3 days rest coming off of an injury.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Lucroy pops out....one more Stammen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
Guzman goes back for the third out off Carlos Gomez's bat...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
B+ Better than expected...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Had to hustle to get it, looked ugly with flailing arms, so not an A...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Lowered that 7.04 ERA in second innings.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Narveson doesn't bother taking the ball out of his glove, just scoops it to first on a bunt attempt by 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 Jul 23, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds like Nyjer made them work for that out.
Progress I suppose.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Reasonably good attempt at a bunt hit from Nyjer
That’s about as nice a remark as you’ll see from me tonight, grizzy! :-)
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
If Narveson tries to take it out of his glove, Morgan's safe....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking at his hand apparently...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Knee first into the cement below the padding in right, not a smart move Caveman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
That sure did look REAL close to being fair.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Marrero solo shot for Harrisburg.
Two men with key interest are making their claim for the Trade Dunn lobby.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Marrero?
Why should I be impressed?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Marrero's had a better second half.
I’m still not a believer, but it would be a lot easier to not overpay for Dunn if he showed a flicker of hope of being a 1B option for 2012 or at least a secondary tradable commodity in other deals.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
I'm a believer in Marrero!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 8:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't want Morse at first every day...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim singles and takes second on Carlos' Gomez's ill-advised throw home, Guzman scores, 4-1 NATS!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Not only ill-advised,
ill-executed.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Might have been close if on target...Guzman's still pretty quick on the paths...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
The Guzzzzzzzzzzzzz rips a liner to left for a one-out double...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Ball, meet Zim.
Zim, ball.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Gomez showing the amazing fundamentals he learned while in the Mets organization.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
[mutters] Over-hyped outfield prospects.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell that to Bowden...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I appreciate the coverage.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Dunn must be kicking himself.
The one time they’re not in the shift he grounds the ball the other way.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Dunn doesn't strike out.
As if that means anything.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Stammen tries to hold the lead through three...Escobar up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
1-2 count to a single to the Brewers no. 8 hitter.
The stuff of Syracuse.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
it was not a bad pitch
it was a good swing by Escobar. Sometimes you’ve just got to tip your hat.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Alcides Escobar singles, Narveson trying to bunt him over...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Sac down, Escobar to second for Weeks (0 for 1, K)....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Weeks 0 for 2 after grounding back to Stammen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh oh.
Corey Hart is out of the game. Good for the Nats, bad for my $4 investment.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Hasn't his WAR already covered your $4 investment? ;-)
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Double Play, Double Play...
need a Double Play.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Corey Hart out for Edmonds...ruh-roh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
not a legal way anyway
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Not that I know of, WFED's feed is not allowed on during MLB broadcasts...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie & Dave forget to mention Edmonds is a former Cub...
tsk, tsk
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
wow. Nice job by Stammen.
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 9:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Stammen does not squander his embarassment of run support....yet
He rewards his fielders with a K!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
The Dead Morse is Beaten!
You’re a little late, though. I thought you’d have done that a half hour ago.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
I'm the original Morse booster ... AND 2 HOMERS!!!
… so of course I have to say something — HAMMER II Michael Morse!
Morse showing Hammer where to hit the ball...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
ask and you shall receive!!!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
MOAR RUNZ? MOAR MORSE!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR MOARSE!!!!!!!!!!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 9:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ZOW....I didn't figure 2 jacks for Morse!
WAY TO GO, MORSE!
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Riggler gets an extension........and probably a geenyus bonus
We’re stuck with him now…
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He's a transitional manager and I don't mind having him on for a 1 year extension.
Now if it’s more than that, I’d be rather unhappy.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Still small sample size.
You’re not gonna see him play against righties this year and I wish he didn’t take at bats away from Bernie. But the Trade Dunn lobby has to be encouraged by his power potential when he plays.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
You can't stop Mickey Morse, you can only hope to contain him.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
If Desmond catches the ball and hits like has this month I can live with him.
Defense has been bad in July. OPS has been .793.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
What do you want to know?
+160 OPS vs lefties..
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=desmoia01&year=2010&t=b#plato
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
you aren't, by chance, suggesting that Morse play shortstop, are you?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
That's been Roscoe's agenda for some time...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
he doesn't strike me as being particularly "athletic"
I could be wrong
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
He was playing unwatchable IF
Part of the reason the Mariners traded him for Langerhans.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
athletic being a relative thing
by gannett123 on Jul 23, 2010 9:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
perhaps "athletic" is not exactly the right word
maybe “agile”?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Seems like he plays the hops off the wall wrong and
doesn’t seem to track ball swell while in they’re the air.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Milledge was a career outfielder and sucked at that. This guy was in infielder until recently.
Just sayin…there’s a learning curve.
Had to check, but that is Morse's first 2-HR game as a major leaguer!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Sorry, have Brewers' feed and they didn't mention so I had to look....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen gets a swinging bunt down after Desmond K's swinging....Morgan up with Pudge on 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 Jul 23, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
Nope flies out to left though...5-1 Morse...er Nats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps "Take On Me" is a coded message to Riggles to get him to play him more.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
frankly, neither do I
Morse should play is something a bit more manly I think
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
that song is catchy!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 9:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Somewhere between New Wave and Post-Modern, if I remember correctly...
A-Ha that is.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Brauny grounds out to Zimmer at third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Prince grounds out to Gold Glove Dunn....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice work by Stammen tonight
after a questionable first.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Dunn tags McGehee on a weak grounder, Stammen through four...5-1 Nats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
This a decent outing by Stammen so far.
But we need more runs to enhance his strikethrowing abilities.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
This baserunner thing has me confused...
…it seems like every inning we have our good hitters coming up.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Nice play by Weeks.
I do wish we had some second-base D like that on our side.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Guz made a nice play tonight.
Let us live in the positive present and reinforce his good deeds…especially approaching the trade deadline.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
+GUZ IZ GREAT!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Went after O-Dog and then settled...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
not true!
he gets to come in and replace Adam Dunn for defense!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Replace Dunn-D? C'mon RIggles, reward the GGer!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR CROCODILE!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
O-Dog on the DL...again.
It hasn’t been a good year for him. I am reluctantly glad the didn’t become a Nat.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
I like the new avatar, Roscoe!
Colorful but strange.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Guzman lines out to second, Weeks leaps to bring it down...Zim flies out to center....
Dunn needs to launch one now….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
I'm surprised Narveson is still out there
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Probably reluctant to go to the bullpen....
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
90 pitches though, can't imagine he'll go much longer...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Nats running up a pitch count is strange territory...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
You'd think so, huh?
Why they don’t is a mystery to all of us.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
"Lenny" Eckstein!!!
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Fire Lenny!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
(Riggler scribbles on his little notepad....)
(eats another can of Spinach…)
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Dunn you don't want to lose the HR lead to a RED.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Dunn flies out to left like he's been doing it his whole career...5-1 Nats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Children of the 90s decorated their rooms with Michael Jordan.
Plebescite decorates his room with Michael Morse.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
By the way...
…glad to see your comment on the SBNation Needham post.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
C'mon Stammen, moar grounderz...or flyouts, your choice....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Rats
Great play by Desmond; shorthops Dunn; Dunn can’t handle it.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
This winter in Viera
Dunnkey practicing fielding first base … every day then he can hunt and fish weekends in FLA.
Lucroy and Gomez fly out, Escobar reaches on an infield hit when Dunn can't pick 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 Jul 23, 2010 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
"Unfortunately that's a play that gives Dunn some trouble...an inbetween hop to the backhand"
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
It probably gives most 1B's trouble
Still, that could have been a WebGem.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Brewers really must not want to use pen...Narveson batting down 5-1 with runner 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 Jul 23, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The Brain is puzzled by why we didn't hold on Escobar.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Dunn's cheating ways?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The Franking pitcher again....Bounced throw by Desi,
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
..."stolen base" and then a single by the pitcher....
Very avoidable run right 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 Jul 23, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Defensive indifference.............. < spit >
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Viewer unhappiness........< spit >
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
That guy is batting .296 and career .250 hitter...booo...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Keeping the Nats' tradition alive: Allowing opposing pitchers to get hitz.
RATS.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Dave Jagler will now go nuts.
“And all those points of conceding the base leads to a run.” [The Voice]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
"Shouldn't just be giving it away," snap Mrs. Doghouse...
…displeased with Dunn playing behind the runner earlier.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Cheater!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not going to complain about the positioning
They’re facing the pitcher with two outs. Just gotta get the out.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Narveson sports the second highest BA (tied with Zim) of everyone playing tonight...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I'm not buying it
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
"We're not managers. But we sometimes play one on the radio."
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
He should be ticked at himself.
His job is to get the pitcher out and not walk people. He has done both in this inning.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Exactly...keeping a Stammen tradition alive:
Nats get runz; Stammen gives them all back in the bottom of the inning.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Obviously, Dunn was told to play behind the runner.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Mrs. D is now cursing softly.
I’m afraid the cursing will get loud soon. MOAR OUTZ!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
She can cheer softly now...Stammen got out of the inning without giving up the lead.
Just barely.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Whew...........for a long second, Gameday showed Braun with In Play (runs)....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Hampsters dazzled by all those men on base.....
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Hamsters are sadistic little rodents.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Lazy and sadistic..........apparently....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Now a two-out walk to Weeks...Stammen crumbling quickly under pressure...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Now a two-out walk to Weeks...Stammen crumbling quickly under pressure...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Edmonds drops an RBI single into short left...5-3 Nats...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Big batter right here. Let's get an out and then get some runs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Stammen gets a visit...
This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com:
Federal Baseball.com: Not A Fan Of The Big Slide In Miller Park, Just Sayin’.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Boooo!
Stop giving the Brewers runs! Next thing you know, Bernie will be coming down the slide…
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
That would be a neat trick...
…since he’s currently in his left handed starter spot on the bench.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Stammen gets Braun swinging to stop the comeback attempt, 5-3 Nats....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, heh...
Should have said Bernie the Brewer…
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Bernadina says...
…“I’d gladly become Bernie the Brewer if the Brewers can Gomez and let me play CF everyday.”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Competing Stammen icons...happy he got out of the inning...
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
You got to explain the apples to me.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Staymen Winesap is a type of apple= Stammen
If Clip can be Peaches; why can’t Stammen can be an apple?
Plus I’m gonna guess he got more than his fill of flower part jokes in high school biology since a stamen is basically the male part of the flower.
:-)
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
At least I don't feel stupid for not getting the reference.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't feel stupid.
Staymen Winesap apples are an old variety that don’t show up in stores around here often.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
"Nice!" appreciates Mrs D (and Me) as Stammen records the inning-ending K (finally)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Thought he wasn't going to make it official..........now at 90 pitches, as well...
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
finally. Stammen gets out of it.
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 9:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nice comeback by Stammen.
Had a bit of bad luck, and didn’t help himself with his pitch selection, but in the end didn’t break down completely.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
stammen seems to have lost his pistil
by gannett123 on Jul 23, 2010 10:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
now you're getting personal
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
"YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO SCORE" yells Mrs Doghouse at the radio.
“Sorry, I don’t know why I’m yelling.”
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Yell louder, Hammer can't hear you and he K's 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Do it again, Morse!! Do it 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Groundout to short from Morse, two down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer looked BAD during that AB.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
+D!NGER
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Morse is trying a little too hard for that third home run
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Yep.
With noone on and double play machine behind him he should figure out that Narvesen is going to try to entice him to chase early.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That was an insufficient amount of run scoring.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
does Stammen come out for the sixth?
No, guess not.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Good thing the bullpen rested last night.
Here we go….
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Does Livo get an extra half a win if the bullpen holds it down tonight?
Kind of like extra credit for the innings he saves?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Buy that man an extra round of golf.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
by Doghouse on Jul 23, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Or front row tickets to a Mystics game.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggles has had his fill of Stammen's escapades.
Plus he probably doesn’t want to have Stammen go against Fielder and the heart of the lineup.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't stands no more?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggs: "I yam what I yam."
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hehheheheh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, I always picture the Robert Altman/Robin Williams version of Popeye...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
That's ENOUGH from you, Stammen!
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Hey Peaches, don't make me yank you already!
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Those forearms...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Mitts, I tell you...mitts.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Riggs is terribly fit...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Popeye: Another thing I got is a sensk of humiligration. Now, maybe you swabs can pool your intelligensk and sees that I'm axking you for an apologeky.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
From us? Because we doubted him early and often?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
I just love "apologeky"....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Clippard takes over for Stammen...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
please prepare the peaches icons please
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
SIT DOWN BIG VEGETARIAN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Clippard vs Prince...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, hey. Appears rest has helped.
Enjoy your Peach on the bench Fielder!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Peaches come from a can.
There were put there by The Man.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Full count to McGeheehee...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I must say Peaches strikeout of Gomes during the Strasburg game....
…was particularly satisfying. Gomes talked all of that mess about he wanted his 100th home run against Strasburg and then earned himself a sombrero against the Nats when Peaches struck him out.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish Rob and Bob would just shut up about Tyler's changeups
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
How do they feel about that cutter?
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
One-out walk to McGehee and Lucroy's up with a man 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know what's gotten into Eury Perez...
…but he appears to be inspired by the Futures game. 4-4 tonight, 2B, 3B, 2R, 2SB
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Kilgore:
Marquis: 3.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 65 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
He's give up more in fewer...
…and I was there. [shudders]
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hammer tracks down a flyout near the line for out number two...
…getting there just ahead of Desmond.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Gomez doubles to right to drive in the walk- DERN IT!! 5-4 Nats on the line drive by Morgan in 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Triples....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
That missed strike on 3-2 makes all of the difference.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Rats. Bad pitch, Peaches!
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
How did this become a one run game?
Ughs, terrible.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Double to left, and it's tied...Alcides Escobar doubles to left and off the wall...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
And now it's tied.
Mrs D is cursing louder now.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
[Expletive Deleted]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Get Bernadina in there.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
For whom?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but the vulture would like to pluck off those goggles for that meat ball!
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Bad, Peaches, baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddddd.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
I'm not gonna boo Peaches.
But that’s a bad effort. He was given a 2 run lead and blew it. One questionable strike call should not be the difference between 0 runs and 2 runs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I cry no tears for Stammen....
….not being able to go 6 cost him his win. This is a diasppointing effort from Peaches, though.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Jaunty-capped punk Sean Burnett on, Bernadina takes over in right....
Thanks for the homers, Morse. Now sit down…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
NEED MOAR MOARSE!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 10:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
let's not rush him back
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
He'll get better...
If I keep saying that, it’ll be so.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
But that's what you keep saying about the Cubs.
(sorry about that. you set it up; I had to knock it down!)
heh
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
That's because we believe....
and we have intestinal fortitude and a streak of insanity!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
That helps!
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
I want the job, actually...
however since I have no qualifications…I’m in the camp that wants to see Sandberg get the job. However, I’d be agreeable to Girardi if they could pry him away from the Yankees.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Apparently his wife wants outta New York and
Girardi has a home in Chicago. Could work.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Plus he played for the Cubs...
I believe it’s time for the Cubs to lead to the World Series by one of their own. Last time they won a WS, they were led by a player/manager. Unless the Cubs are planning to revive that tradition, a former Cub as manager is the next best thing.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
A step slow...
Patrick’s got it above and I forgot to post to the line after listening to most of his outing. There were hard hit balls besides the hits and there was a wild pitch.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, but if Marquis were truly done...
he wouldn’t be with the Nationals. He’d be an Oriole because that’s were ex-Cubs go when their careers die.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
well this one got interesting again didn't it?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Okay, Nats, get the vulture the win.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Desi tries to bunt his way on to start the Nats' secneth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
"seventh
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond K's chasing, Bernadina flies out to left, two down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Morgan gets robbed for out #3
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Everything turning up Milwaukee...Carlos Gomez dives to rob Morgan, ITP if he misses...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Morgan was just robbed
I’m getting just a little bit nervous about the game now
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
NOW? NOW you're getting nervous?
We haven’t had a comfortable lead all game.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
yeah while I think you all are a little bit hypersensitive
I could be wrong
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
We have no chance...
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 10:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bad luck for Morgan...
…he’s gonna get one of those triples if he trusts himself to swing the bat a bit more.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Burnett v Weeks in the Brew-ahs 7th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
Leadoff walk.
Disaster is ensuant.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Get a DP from old man Edmonds, please?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff walk to Weeks, not a good 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
Burnett gets a visit...
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Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Weeks steals second on a slider to Edmonds...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This is not good crocodile.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Franking Edmonds goes yard...7-5 Brewers...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Franking Brew Crew!
Clip and Jaunty SIP BIG TIME.
I don’t think the Nats are getting this game back.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
BOOOOOOOOO!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Just wait til Mors...oh that's 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That's the sunny spirit, Rob!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He's fueled by multiple brews (not Brewers) so he's happy anyway!
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Really, sullyz?
You too?
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
I know....I am usually the positive one....
But I am grouchy again tonight….I need a beer, but I don’t want to drink one because of who we are playing….so maybe I will just make a Martini! A real dirty Martini!
Belief plus Intestinal fortitude and a streak of insanity...
Now you’re getting it.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
The embarassment of bullpen fail.
Yikes. Would be nice if our bullpen would play better.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
BHWAAA.....
I know Bernie the Brewer is sliding down the slide even without the TV.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
And Burnett's done....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
Fielder lines a double over third to chase the jaunty-capped lefty...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
This is just a big old bowl of FAILsauce.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Is it just me ...or is Hammer missing all sorts of balls it his way?
He’s not impressing tonight.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
I was hoping to go back to work with a happy feeling.........
now, it’s just the same old story…
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Whats with the double switches, Riglz??
Stupid!
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 10:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He appears to believe that one of these relievers is capable of pitching more than one inning.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
We're going to have to start considering Peralta for higher leverage situations, though.
That is a frightening thought.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
I think we need that drill sergeant to snap some of the mopiness out of the faithful
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
Or some of the sippiness out of the bullpen...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
That's my preference.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
Riggles...
…if Roger Bernadina is a better CF than Willie Harris he should be able to start a game in CF ahead of Morgan against lefties occasionally.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
RIggleman's drunk with power knowing he's back for next year...
just making switches willy-nilly now…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Nily a new utility player?
Does he platoon with Willy?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts - for support rather than for illumination."
Andrew Lang
[Shakes fist at MissB!!]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Fonzi is on in relief with the right sleeve rolled up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
And just as I thought ...
With the double switch Willie Harris must of course play right field ..
but No More Morse … and another year of Riggles too! Oh golly GEE!!
Good work, Peralta.
We’ll see what we can do. Good inning to start the comeback with Zim and Dunn up. Uh, and Guz too.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Peralta gets Lucroy swinging, Nats down 7-5 after the 7th...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
Two runs with the meat of the order up?
The Nationals are more than capable.
Rob
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
—Connie Mack
WE'VE DONE IT BEFORE!!!! WE CAN DO IT AGAIN!!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
The Guz grounds out to Cecil's son...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim 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 Jul 23, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunner with a two-out double to keep hope alive...
C’mon HAMMER!! You love hitting HR’s here!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
No so much tonight.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I tried to inspire greatness....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I've seen this movie.............last year about this time....
Don't Be A "Crow", Bryce... - P.R., Draft Day 2010
"...eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg"
by cat daddy3000 on Jul 23, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The shift's got nothing on DUNN!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
We suck. Game over. later all.
Grizzy out.
Screech's Godson
by grizzy on Jul 23, 2010 10:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Grizzy...
…I know it’s frustrating right now because we gave up a big lead after your boy Morse did all of the heavy lifting. But it’s also about process. You want to stick it out and see if guys like Desmond can have a crucial at bat as part of a game winning rally. It’s frustrating to watch this team losing in this fashion, but they don’t call us The Faithful if we don’t believe we’re scoring against the Brewers “closer”. Let us chop down The Axman!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
When Riggleman replaces Morgan with Harris?
This isn’t about “process” its about Little League managing by Jim Riggleman. We might as well be watching a DVD of Disney’s Bad News Bears.
Plebescite's new nickname: Brutus!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Process is playing the very best lineup ...
And then seeing what happens …
… not designating Guzman starter yourself after he is demoted and replaced by Desmond?
WTF? Riggleman sucks whale protuberances …. period, end-of-story.
Swings over a sinking fastball from Loe to end the Nats' eighth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Why are you trying to bunt your way on in the eighth with a two-run lead? Poor form...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Because he knows his swing is wack!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gomez out at first on a bunt, Escobar grounds out to second, two down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice D Peralta.
Peralta, you’re on this roster by a very thin string. Keep it up if you want to stick it around and avoid the rising tide of Wilkiemania.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
You're reading too much NFA...though they're really isn't such a thing as too much NFA...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Around the Affiliates can be more uplifting than
… listening to Jim Riggleman’s stupid excuses for lame brained incompetence.
I know he's not likely to get much more than a September callup...
…but Wilkiemania is real amongst the GW alums and DC Faithful.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw him pitch out in AZ a few times...but was mostly watching Storen and Stras to be honest...
Kept an eye on Marrero and Espinosa too…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Supposedly it's just a junk and offspeed stuff.
But his numbers at Potomac are solid. I’d certainly rather see him than Walker up here at this point.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
3 outs to get 2 runs...Here we go...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
3 outs to get 2 runs
Against the Rodney Dangerfield of closers…. at least I can tell you that as one of his fantasy owners.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
For those who haven't seen Ax pitch
Get ready for a weird hitch where he almost stops before his release
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
My first live viewing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Really weird delivery
Doesn’t look to be cocking the ball late as much. That could be a good thing. Mechanics seem a bit off
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh.... and he does throw gas
But he’s threatening to walk Willie
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Who promptly swings at ball four about shoulder high
That’s our Willie (groan)
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
96 mph 0-2 fastball by Pudge....two down....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Harris works the count full...and flies 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 Jul 23, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Bye Bye Willie .. bye bye Willie, bye bye Willie we're sorry to see you go ...
You’ve had your Little League required appearances … well maybe too many appearances … maybe more than you really deserve … why are you here again?
That was just mean
Pudge down swinging
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
This is terrible. Just terrible.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Desmond grounds back to the mound, ballgame...Brewers' biggest comeback win of the year...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Got home late from work
Did I hear they extended him today?
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Just announced he'd be back, no discussion of deal or anything...
Just assured he won’t be bought out acc to reports…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure how I feel about that
Don’t have the same dislike of him that I do of Acta, but I don’t think he’ll be managing this team by the time they’re ready to contend either
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I figured he was a placeholder too, apparently for another year...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Future candidates are going to be glad that we've been patient with him...
…and will appreciate not having to slog through next year with a lot of growing players.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I can get behind that
If for no other reason than the next manager would feel a little more confident that he’s got a long enough leash to make the occasional mistake (i.e., he can be aggressive himself)
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
For me the whole thing is coherent progress towards 2012.
That is all I ask. I understand there isn’t but so much win juice to be squeezed out of the orange this year. But let us figure out what we are for next year and give young players opportunities to show what we can do. If Morse is hot, he should be playing in the platoon role and being the key pinch hitter off the bench. Bernadina’s been better than Morgan and he deserves the opportunity to show if he can hit lefties well enough to play CF.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely agreed
Progressing as we move towards 2012 is more important than winning ballgames this season, but keeping guys like Harris in the lineup (or on the roster…. again, I said earlier, if he’s good enough on the roster, he’s good enough to play. That’s the theory you have to use) is detrimental to getting the reps for the guys who might contribute in 2012.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The best move with Harris...
…is spelling Willingham occasionally against righties if you’re concerned about too many ABs with his back and occasionally spelling Morgan against righties. But I have to remind myself that stressing about the 24th and 25th man on this team is not that critical. Stressing myself about the managing is not that critical. Not giving room for Morse and Bernadina to grow is more troubling, though. Bernie hit a HR against a lefty in his last game. Morgan had his 3 steal comeback game, so I knew he was going to start tonight. But I wish that they’d give Bernie more of an opportunity to play CF some.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ditto.
He’s a transitional manager who can stay positive and stress fundmentals and details. But if he was given finished pieces on a veteran team his poor tactics would be exposed in bigger games. I get frustrated, though, when people just bash him without ceasing. He is a decent human being and part of the reason that he doesn’t always make the decisions we want him to is his desire to be decent to veterans and absorb criticism of his players can prevent him from putting the best players in the best situations. I’d really like to know how much of the overplaying of Nyjer is him and how much of it is Rizzo.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
And the Willie thing
Honestly, there’s a point to be made here. Rizzo apparently feels that Willie is good enough to be on the 25-man roster (which, I’m sure, has something to do with the lack of better options left by the previous regime). If he’s good enough to be on the 25-man, he should be good enough to play
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Believe so.
Again, he’s not the biggest problem. The roster is the problem. The starting pitching is the problem. If you’re team give you a 5-1 lead, the starter needs to go at least 6. Detwiler, Zimmermann, Maya and friends need to send Stammen to his proper home in Syracuse. We’ve known for awhile that Stammen’s not an answer. Our rotation improves when he’s gone.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
No.... he's certainly not the biggest problem
The SP needs to work deeper. The bullpen needs to settle things down, rather than make them worse. The Brewers got back into the game with ANOTHER hit by a pitcher to extend the inning in the fifth (an RBI single by Narveson). With two outs, no less. If Stammen can retire Narveson there, the rest of the game is played in a completely different context. He let them off the mat.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The other thing there is that we gave them the stolen base without a fight in front of that RBI hit.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
That was just weird (and lazy)
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad game, bad effort.
Nyjer contributed nothing tonight. 4R given up by the bullpen. It’s like the Nationals and Brewers switched pitching staffs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
Really disappointing
We can blame the bullpen, and they certainly were horrible. But to go almost five innings without a baserunner against a pretty poor pitching staff, the offense certainly played their part. Get that 5-1 lead and you’ve got their starter on the ropes, you have to put your foot on his throat.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
You got to put the boot in, droogy!
Why else you got those horrorshow boots?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
This is kind of where you start getting at Riggleman a bit, though.
He’s double switching out Morse, who appears to be his best offensive player tonight. He’s starting Morgan, who was an out machine tonight. He’s batting Guzman 2nd and we’ve discussed endlessly how he’s not getting on base enough for the guys after him. There are lineups he’s closed his mind to and a more aggressive offensive philosophy that avoids some of the double switches and focuses on score, score, score when you’re playing a good hitting team and your bullpen has shown signs of being less than lights out.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
The decision to double switch out Morse was pretty much inexcusable
2 HR night in a game that’s far from decided. No… he doesn’t hit righties as well, and Narveson was out of the game, but still.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The blind adherence to platoon splits is troubling.
If you’re so into platoons, then why do you let Morgan have all of these horrible at bats against lefties. If you can trust Bernie to play CF late in a game in key situations, why don’t you trust him to start games in CF? Morse is our best bat off the bench period, and he needs to be given every opportunity to get more at bats platoon splits be damned.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Living in St. Louis
I get tiresome of the Larussa platoon split insanity. I really just think it’s so overdone by a lot of managers, but Larussa tends to be the worst with this. Even he has adjusted to start letting a guy like Colby Rasmus hit more against lefties.
With Morse (as with Rasmus, who is clearly a guy the Cardinals should be playing everyday), you’re never really going to figure out if he can learn to hit right-handers at a consistent clip if you don’t give him the occasional chance.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And, as has been stated in some of the trade threads
If they trade Dunn, barring the acquisition of a young big-league ready 1b in the deal, who is most likely to take over the position? Morse!
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not going to say that Morse is getting a raw deal yet...
…because I’ve seen him in the field and it’s not a pretty picture. But his offense overcame bad defense tonight and you don’t always have to make the defensive substitution when you can outscore teams.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Punching out, that was disheartening...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Jul 23, 2010 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
Concede this game as winning one for Bob Uecker....
but that’s it. Now the Nationals need to step it up and get the series. Time to beat the Brewers.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
At least we get to see Detwiler back on Sunday
Something to look forward to. He’s definitely someone I hope we’re relying on in the whole 2012 plan
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:36 PM EDT reply actions
Amen.
I would gladly trade this loss for 5IP of badass Detwiler on Sunday against this lineup with 2Ks against Fielder on nasty hooks. There are some major holes on this team, though. CF, C with cold Pudge, 2B with OBP killer Guzman and the back half of the rotation are all areas of concern. Filling those holes is the most important thing and you hope they make the right call with Dunn on addressing those holes.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I still say I hope it's just taking a hardline
To “settle” for a package he could really be after like Hudson and Viciedo or something. I’m obviously locking in on the White Sox, though other teams have been mentioned. They’ve been the most frequent team mentioned in rumors, though.
Beckham > Hudson and Viciedo, but I honestly wouldn’t trade Beckham straight up for a guy in Dunn’s situation.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I remain convinced that trading him is in the best interest of the team
Obviously, extending him wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, but a fourth year would trouble me (and that’s what he wants) and if they can’t guarantee they can sign him before the deadline, the draft pick route is just a bad way to go.
by bluelineswinger on Jul 23, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Heading out of the thread...
Feel free to post at the Fangraph if you want to keep it up. But I’m pretty much agreed. Hudson’t got to be off the table now. His value has increased to them since Peavy’s down, Hudson’s up, and Hudson’s shown he can get some major leaguers out. I’m not in love with Viciedo either. Spent a bunch of time on a White Sox board today and they couldn’t really come up with anything that would work. Their system is trash. If we can’t get it done, you’ve still got to consider it, but it’s going to be hard to find a deal we’ll like given recent developments.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.
by souldrummer on Jul 23, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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