Nationals News: Go back to Kentucky, Jim...

by John Quinn on Jul 29, 2010 10:30 AM EDT

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, c an [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
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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