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  U.S. Senator Jim Bunning had some choice words for Stephen Strasburg: "Five-hundred twenty starts, I never refused the ball. What a joke!"

  Jason Marquis says he is physically "back to where [he needs] to be," though he gave up four runs in five innings in his most recent start at Syracuse. He says it's just a matter of perfecting his delivery now.

  Due to Strasburg's scratch on Monday and Livan's early exit yesterday, the Nats' bullpen is a bit stretched. They should be fine, according to Jim Riggleman, unless starter Scott Olsen comes out of the game early today.

  The Nationals have always had a hard time solving Tim Hudson, and yesterday proved to be no different. In 16 career starts against the Nationals, Tim Hudson is 9-1 against the Nats with a 1.50 ERA.

  Now that Strasburg is not pitching Sunday against the Phillies, the Nats need to find a starter. Most likely are John Lannan and Matt Chico, because Marquis and Livan Hernandez will not pitch on short rest.

  Katherine Connors, Miss Iowa 2010 responds to Miguel Batista: "I know I can throw a pitch or two! The question is, can [he] walk the runway in a swimsuit?" I really really hope this story never dies...

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Bunning

Just another clown who shows up for the Strasburg hype machine and not the actual game.

by el beisbol on Jul 29, 2010 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

What an arseclown

Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise.

by ajk9hy on Jul 29, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

BANDWAGONER!!

Typical politician, always looking to the next playoff race instead of the long-term health of the franchise.

"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 29, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Beats Giuliani at least

At least Bunning’s response is somewhat rational, and considering he is a busy politician (please just accept this fact, I’m not trying to incite a soapbox debate) he’s obviously going to ramble a commonly-held sentiment. Obviously he said more than he needed to, but it’s more delusional and silly than bad.

Rudy Giuliani, on the other hand, is an assclown of a sports fan. Diplomatic my arse. The Red Sox can burn to the ground, not “represent the AL in pursuit of WS victory.”

Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise.

by ajk9hy on Jul 29, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Miss Connors, you asked the wrong question.

Since Stephen Strasburg was compared to Miss Universe, can he walk down the runway in a bikini?

Also, I would pay…um…(checks wallet) 5 bucks to see Miss Connors pitch an actual game plate appearance. Seeing as she’d probably get to 100 pitches before she threw something other than a walk, I can’t call it an at-bat.

"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride

by Jorgath on Jul 29, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions  

If overreaction is the answer

Then no wonder congress is running our country into the ground.

by David Huzzard on Jul 29, 2010 10:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Off to the game...

…I shall give the Capital the evil eye for Jim Bunning on my way to hopefully witnessing a Braves defeat.

On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park.

by souldrummer on Jul 29, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions  

JIm Banning's salary from Baseball Reference

SalariesSalaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses
Year Team Salary Sources Notes
1956 Detroit Tigers $7,500
1957 Detroit Tigers $11,500
1958 Detroit Tigers $20,000
1959 Detroit Tigers $25,000
1965 Philadelphia Phillies $50,000 7/10/65
1967 Philadelphia Phillies $80,000 3/18/67
1968 Philadelphia Phillies $100,000 9/28/68
1969 Pittsburgh Pirates $85,000 3/15/69 TSN 8/30/69 TSN: $75,000
Career (may be incomplete) $379,000 +/-

Your teams never put that much money into you. If they had you would have missed some starts…………

by Berndaddy on Jul 29, 2010 11:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Adjusted for inflation and standardized to today's salaries?

Jim Bunning’s a Hall-of-Famer. Respect him.

Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise.

by ajk9hy on Jul 29, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I do respect him that why I'm pissed off.

Didn’t Momma aways say if you can’t say something nice don’t say nothing at all.

by Berndaddy on Jul 29, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Momma did say that

Don’t know what he was fed in Kentucky though…

Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise.

by ajk9hy on Jul 29, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Distorted history much:
Five-hundred twenty starts, I never refused the ball

Because not starting Tuesday was all Strasburg’s decision, riiight? Not Mike Rizzo’s.

""Imagine if you go there to see Miss Universe and you end up having Miss Iowa..." - Miguel Batista

by Blicks on Jul 29, 2010 12:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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