Arizona Diamondbacks At Washington Nationals: GameThread 117 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 6:15 PM EDT
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• For An Arizona Diamondbacks Fan's Perspective, Check Out The SB Nation's D-Backs Site: AZ Snakepit.
• Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now:
Jason Marquis
#21 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-1
210
L
R
Aug 21, 1978
'09 Stats - (15-13), 33 GS, 216.0 IP, 4.04 ERA, ERA+ = 113, 4.10 FIP, 80 BB (3.33 BB/9), 115 K's (4.79 K/9), 1.38 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (0-4), 4 GS, 12.1 IP, 15.32 ERA, ERA+ = 28, 7.16 FIP, 8 BB (5.84 BB/9), 6 K's (4.38 K/9), 2.51 WHIP.
vs AZ - (2-6), 12 G, 11 GS, 74.1 IP, 64 H, 36 R, 34 ER, 12 HR, 32 BB (3.87 BB/9), 41 K's (4.96 K/9), 4.12 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, .238 BAA.
Ian Kennedy
#31 / Pitcher / Arizona Diamondbacks
6-0
195
R
R
Dec 19, 1984
'10 Stats - (6-9), 23 GS, 139.0 IP, 4.47 ERA, ERA+ = 100, 4.93 FIP, 54 BB (3.50 BB/9), 117 K's (7.58 K/9), 1.27 WHIP.
vs DC - (0-1), 1 GS, 4.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 HR, 0 BB, 2 K's, 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, .444 BAA.
• Marquis vs the D-Backs:
Ryan Church - 2 for 7, .286 AVG.
Stephen Drew - 3 for 11, .273 AVG, 1 2B, 1 RBI.
Kelly Johnson - 1 for 11, .091 AVG.
Adam LaRoche - 8 for 33, .242 AVG, 1 2B, 2 HR's, 4 RBI's.
Miguel Montero - 2 for 8, .250 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI's.
Mark Reynolds - 4 for 11, .364 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI's.
Justin Upton - 2 for 4, .500 AVG, 1 2B.
Chris Young - 4 for 16, .250 AVG, 3 HR's, 6 RBI's.
• Mr. Wilbon? Way To Go Nats!!!
• Who's Watching The Nationals?
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I was hoping
The General had earned another start at the top of the lineup. No such luck though.
Why not us? Why not now?
The General prefers to fight leftist radicals...
…he prefers to remain on the sidelines when dealing with the right.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
From tonight's Inside Pitch with Miguel Batista
Q (from an approx. five-year old boy): Who would you love to strike out?
A: Jesus.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 6:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
One run only...
to lull them into a sense of false security. The Nationals need to bring some run support to the table.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
I like the early lead stuff, let's hope Marquis is getting back to his average self...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
BOOM!
Tyler Moore dinger for Potomac.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Bernadina takes control and catches a pop fly from Chris Young...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
Big occasion - my 20 month old is at his first baseball game
go nats!
by gannett123 on Aug 14, 2010 7:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Win one for the kids, Zim!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Wonderful...
I hope the Nationals give him a win.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Here's hoping for a walk-off win for the youngling....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Much as some seem to dislike him after his early start...
He’s part of the plan for next year, might as well get used to him. Doubt anyone’s taking $7.5 off the Nats’ hands…
I don’t like the one-out walk to Kelly Johnson though…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
Or better yet, erased!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
DESI dives to stab a sharp grounder, tosses to AK, to DUNN!! DOUBLE PLAY!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
YES!
See, that went much better than than Marquis’ last start.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
The defense definitely helps. Upton ripped into that one too though...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully things will get better...
That inning had to give Marquis some confidence. (Crossing fingers just in case)
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
IDIMH!
Top notch play, rook!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
See, this is why we're hopeful about Desmond.
What up, Natstown?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
According to Fangraphs, we are!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Welcome NatsTown....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on, 100 ERA+!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
What was it at the start of play?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Um... 28...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Now, let's get some runs!
Marquis needs some run support! The Diamondbacks need demoralizing!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Nice vic by the Cubs today, brook!
They beat the Larussas!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
It's always extra-sweet when they can beat the Cardinals...
plus they haven’t been winning much lately. For Cubs fans who have saying we should bring up the Iowa Cubs and let them play, they have a good chunk of the farm team there now, so hush up and watch.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Any victory over the Cardinals by anyone except the Phillies...
…is an idea I can get behind.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Bernadina stares a bender in for strike three...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Drew throws out Ian Desmond....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn chases a high fastball...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That sounds like some bad defense.
That would be the concern about Bernie in CF.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Double (?) by LaRoche after Bernie drops the ball
Will that ruling be changed?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bernadina leaps at the wall and drops a fly ball from LaRoche....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
Montero launches a 3-0 pitch to center for a 2-0 lead...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
Marquis, marquis, marquis.
We sent Stammen to the bullpen for this?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I like Stammen in the pen...
This is not an endorsement of Marquis so far…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Ughs.
Looks like the 100 ERA+ is going to be a dream for a little while longer. Maybe he can get his ERA down to single digits?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Magic 8-ball says "not likely"
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm not convinced that the shouldn't be in our plans...
…it just seems sad to me that he’s been handed a job when he hasn’t performed well.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Still only his second start after injury, maybe he'll get better.
Sunshine, guys, sunshine.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He'll get better...
I believe. (But I was raised in a Cubs house…)
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
34 pitches through 2 innings...
…at least he has a shot at going 6, even if he gives up 9 ER along the way.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
They are going to have some tough decisions to make...
…next time somebody is ready to come up. I guess they can give us “we’re just being conservative with Detwiler and Zimmermann” or something like that. But if it’s about merit, Matt Chico would be better than Marquis right now.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Marquis getting lit up.
So what else is new?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Isn't he suposed to be a groundball pitcher?
Well, at least he struck out Reynolds.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
The catcher gets the green light on the 3-0 pitch...embarrasing...
Reynolds K’s speaking of “what else is new”….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Not giving up on a quality start yet. K!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oof, another one out of the yard.
And to the deepest part of the park. Marquis is throwing BP out there.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Gerardo Parra goes yard....straight center for his 3rd HR of 2010!! 3-0 D-Backs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe he'll get worse. [facepalm]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
+$15M....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis is trying to put Stammen back in the rotation...
….by relieving Marquis in his starts.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Is he throwing yet?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
No action yet
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Zim throws out the pitcher and heads in to hit....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
He didn't give up any runs until the second inning this time...
that’s improvement.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
THE KIDS CALL HIM PLAYA! THE KIDS CALL HIM PLAYA!!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Zim
He’s good.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Dave points out Zimmy usually takes a pitch...
…a policy I generally endorse. Of course, you can use this to your advantage if you get known for it. Sounds like Desmond served him up a meatball.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
(Er, "Kennedy," not "Desmond")
Sorry, I get the confused on which Nats’ middle infielder the opposing pitcher is named after…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Desmond?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"Oops," as they say.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! LEFT-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 Aug 14, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, Zimmy ain't giving up on Marquis yet.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Just have to score more this inning then...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Garrett Mock is dominating at Potomac tonight...
…just sayin’ Mr. Marquis.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
What's his line so far? Is this his first rehab start?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
No, it's his third.
Line so far:
3IP, 1H, 0BB, 5K Of course, I missed the HBP and WP when I first looked at the box score.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
AK up after Willinghammer singles...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:37 PM EDT reply actions
The Hammer with an encouraging solid single up the middle
When you start hitting those, you’re getting locked in.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Chiggity-check yo self before ya wreck yo self!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Pudge moves Hammer over and a hit-and-run ground out.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
AK gets a nasty breaking ball inside and 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 Aug 14, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
Hammer's running and reaches second when Pudge throws his bat at a pitch outside...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
TAWH at 3-2 with a RISP...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
And Ks looking.
D’oh.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Stares at a bender outside....Kennedy gets Willie looking...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
"Nyjer Morgan Blues"
Least favorite MASN commercial? Agree or disagree.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Its definitely in the running.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Come on Marquis...
let’s have a 1-2-3 inning. Show them the Marquis I remember.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
First double-switch of the game coming up
Willie Harris had himself a totally worthless AB. Awful.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
These fly balls are an ominous sign.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Speaking of which...
…Kelly Johnson puts one in the visiting bullpen. 4-1
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hammer has to run for one but he gets there...
One down on Young’s second hard hit fly….Kelly Johnson launches one to left. And the Faithful shower Marquis with boos….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
Do we have an official no gif policy at Federal Baseball?
Because if we don’t, Marquis has earned my first gif in the gamethread.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Where does his fastball usually sit?
He’s had one FB over 90 so far tonight, and that was 91.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Same speed, a foot lower in the zone....
When it sinks that is…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm thinking maybe he's still not right.
Yes, understatement, but looks like he used to throw low 90s, not high 80s to 90. Of course, he also seems to be getting no sink.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"Where does his fastball usually sit"?
That’s too easy: in the visitor’s bullpen
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
His ERA is now a round 15.00
Yank him, Riggles. He’s got to go.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Upton grounds out, LaRoche hits a two-out single...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
Pre-elbow chips....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure it's injuries, but also mechanical incongruence
Compared to his mechanics in Colorado. He strided really really long with his pitches back then, if I recall correctly.
Or it could be the Humidor.
um, please visit my soccer (football) blog. it's interesting, I promise. por favor? (filbertway.com)
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
He was only with the Rockies one year, though...
he’s pitched with Atlanta, Cardinals and Cubs before the Rockies.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
I know but the big reason he did well with the Rockies was because of his mechanical adjustments
And then he bolted.
um, please visit my soccer (football) blog. it's interesting, I promise. por favor? (filbertway.com)
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Probably didn't want to be a Rocky...
after all, he got traded to them in the first place.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
From the Cubs right?
I think if I recall right
um, please visit my soccer (football) blog. it's interesting, I promise. por favor? (filbertway.com)
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
He didn't have injuries before this year...
he wasn’t making starts after surgury and time on the DL. It takes time to come back from that.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Nothing but rockets
Fortunately, a number of them have found leather. Marquis with a bat to start the third.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 7:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
But some went where no one was gonna catch 'em...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Bernie up with one down after Marquis grounds out....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
Kennedy's dealing tonight.
Much better than the last time we saw him.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Curveball inside to get Bernie swinging....Reynolds stabs a grounder from Desi and throws him out....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Great now we're really going to fall behind because we didn't score...
here come more runs for the dbacks
The DBacks will have to try next inning...
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Zimmy with an overhand throw!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Zim throws Reynols out from behind third...
And yes, an overhand throw!! [everyone claps in relief]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
MOAR GROUNDERZ!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Back-to-back grounders, Parra gives Kennedy some work...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 Aug 14, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Full count to Parra and Pudge visits his pitcher...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Parra swings at ball four....4-1 AZ...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis actually holds 'em!
Give the man an icon!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Make it 2 Ks so far.....needs to do better...
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Hee, hee.
Now, now—he didn’t…pfffwwhahahahahahah. Sorry, I can’t even fake it. Good one, MissB.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Must always laugh in the face of adversity!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Dang
I feel like I’m missing something good here. What’s the joke?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Goats.
Although they may actually be sheep, now that I look at them again.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
They look like rams to me, not goats.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh
I saw rams. That didn’t register at all…
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Heh, the joke may actually be my misinterpretation.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
RobBobS
Now that you’ve been brave, I too can admit I have absolutely no idea what’s going on here.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Not more Funky Bunch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn0r!!
Gets the pop-out double!!
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Adam Dunn reaches second when his high pop drops in between the AZ defenders...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
Look out, Kennedy!
DUNN’S GOING!!
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Zim flies out to right, DUNN's TAGGING!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Not quite...but he makes the infield rumble a lot.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Okay, Hammer, gotta get at least to triple to score Dunn from second.
Might as well just go yard, yeah?
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Walkingham puts two on for AK...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yay...Donkey scores.....Yay...Kennedy splits the gap!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Kenn and ankle hurt too much...takes the walk.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Dunn scores from second on an Adam Kennedy single through second...
Hammer’s hurt.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
How badly?
Do you think he’ll get through this one?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Standing there at 2B...but who knows how long he'll be in.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
They said he stumbled on basepath, just grimacing and holding knee...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's really hurting they need to pull him...
…I realize he wants to be a gamer but it’s not going to help the team if he can’t run.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Dibble speculated early that it might be a "he can't make it any worse situation"...
And he’ll just have to play through the pain…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
"earlier"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn't stumble
He had to stop and duck for his life from Kennedy’s line drive. It took a while for him to recover.
He’s still playing…
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dunn!!
SPEED GAME!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
HECK YEAH!! Dunn0r scores easily!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Now even Carp's harping on Pudge's DP's...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
+1 Carping
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pudge yells "Slide, Dunn, Slide!"
Dunn says “that’s not my game.”
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
"Either he gets out of the way or I crush him, no sliding." - Dunn credo.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
And MissB yells....not this guy AGAIN, PUDGE....
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I hate the Evil GiDP Monster...
The other one is much better….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm changing this one to properly reflect its evilness to the team.
Hmmmfffppppf.
Hate this guy when he gobbles all the goodness.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Just evil eyes would probably change whole complexion...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Pudge.
Number one in the NL…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Looks like that check-swing call was a break for the DBacks after all...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 14, 2010 8:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just go ahead and K next time, Pudge
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ian Kennedy singles off Marquis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Geez, Marquis, keep the ball on the ground, would you?
Bernie is awesome, however.
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Bernadina leaps at the wall but can't come up with Chris Young's long fly balll..
Dang Bernie climbed 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Might want to think about fall from that height in future...
He got up there and had a long way to fall…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis gets a McChatty...
This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com:
Federal Baseball.com: Checking Contracts For Signatures Is Our Specialty, Nats. 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
Credit where credit's due
Nice backup play by Harris. Saved a run ( for now)
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm sure Marquis will get out of this...
#sarcasm
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 14, 2010 8:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Base-loading walk to Kelly Johnson...
And Riggleman gets a small ovation for pulling Marquis…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis loads the bases with a walk, and he's done.
Well, no single-digit ERA for Marquis tonight.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
But he actually did better this start...
No runs given up in the first inning, a 1-2-3 inning in the fourth, made it into the fifth inning before being pulled…May not seem like it, but it is an improvement.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
If that's improvement....
…he can do that for one of the farm teams, preferably Syracuse.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He pitched 4+ last time, too.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
So, he made it into the fifth last time?
I forgot.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Yeah, and more of the runs were unearned last time...
..from a first inning error of his own doing.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I can't recall if he loaded the bases before being pulled....
…I try to forget the Marquis starts as quickly as possible.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Mar-who?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sorry...
…if Lannan could be sent down for performance, Marquis needs to accept an assignment somewhere or get moved to the pen. He doesn’t look right, and he’s not helping this team.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The difference is we're not paying $7 million for Lannan...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 14, 2010 8:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I understand that...
…but if we’re about winning and performance and if he’s about winning and performance people should focus on getting whatever work he needs to get better rather than allowing him to continue to hurt the big club.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Have they asked Marquis to accept an assignment or go to the pen?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
MOAR STAMMEN!!!!!!!
NatsTown: Where we hope for "next year" every year...
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 14, 2010 8:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He'll be back...
Within two rotations, I hope…
NatsTown: Where we hope for "next year" every year...
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 14, 2010 8:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
One pitch to get a DP and give up a run, Stammen vs LaRoche with two down, 5-2 AZ....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Stammen making the case for a return to the rotation...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Batista warming.
Let Stammen hit!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
LaRoche down swinging....
Sorry, but I really like his stuff in relief…even if he goes back to rotation this year, I want Stammen in pen next 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Better AVG than Nieves or Harris...
Just sayin’
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 14, 2010 8:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
+1
This is half of the value of the guys like Stammen and Marquis. Their hitting ability means you shouldn’t have to pull them as early. Who is he going to bring into pinch hit? Maxwell? Morse? Mench? I’d almost rather have Stammen up there than either of those guys if Morse has been slumping.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Maxwell it is...
NatsTown: Where we hope for "next year" every year...
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 14, 2010 8:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
STAMMEN!!
Gets out of the bases-loaded, no-out jam with only one run in. Well done, Craig.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
J-Max hits for Stammen after Thrillie grounds out....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Please, Stammen is hitting better than J-Max...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Booooooo to you Riggles!
He threw 40+ pitches Tuesday, 40+ pitches Thursday, and 9 or so here is the excuse. But even then, Stammen is still a much better hitter than Maxwell right now.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Maxwell lives up to expectations, by not doing anything...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
And the whispers from the Boomer Whiting lobby begin to grow....
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I'm at the point of ABM now...Anybody But Maxwell
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
This last callup has been bad for me.
He’s giving us bad at bats against lefties now. I think he needs to be helping Syracuse with their stretch run and you need to either commit to a large number of at bats or more likely try to move him for whatever you can get during the offseason. I think he’d really benefit from a change of scenery.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I can never tell when you're being serious
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am not the Boomer Whiting lobby...
…but yes I am being serious.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
What is or isn't special about Boomer Whiting?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
He's not Justin Maxwell?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Boomer Whiting snapshot:
I saw Boomer Whiting in Potomac last year. He’s a scrappy guy who bunts a lot. Nothing special. Comes into that “Boom, boom, boom” song by the Black Eyed Peas. Really, really, really hustles but as of two months into this year he was organizational depth preparing a desperate stab at switch hitting to try to raise his OBP.
For some reason he got promoted to Syracuse directly from high A Potomac. I can’t remember why exactly. Since then, he’s had a .396OBP and 30steals against 10 caught stealings. Basically, he’s been a protypical leadoff guy for Syracuse from the day he got up there while the big club has nothing like a leadoff guy.
He’s got a bunch of fans from folks who like him from his days in Potomac. He’s one of the people’s champs in the system like Josh Wilkie, the undrafted reliever from GW is for me.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Here comes Batista...
Old Rubber Arm going to save the day 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
We're asking an awful lot from him.
And now he doesn’t deliver.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Apparently, Montero goes deep to left-center, 2nd HR of the night....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I liked GDP Montero much better.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
6-2 D-Backs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
At some point...
…you actually have to have starters who can go 6-7IP. Expecting Batista to save the day every time is asking a lot of old rubber arm.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Please no.
This is not the Ex-Cub graveyard.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Don't worry....
He’s been doing well with Dodgers since they give him run support, they’ll probably re-sign him.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Besides, the Orioles are currently the ex-Cub graveyard...
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
One problem with developing young pitching...and supplementing with washed out vets...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
At this point...
….I’d rather have Chico and Marquis swap places. I realize Chico isn’t a part of our future, but he’s pitched well enough to earn a couple of starts until JZim or Det comes back.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Batista throws out Reynolds, one 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Into the Red Porch seats
And now a solid double to right. Maybe if Jesus was batting he’d do better.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So far the Guzman trade has been a big win for us.
Guzman was slumping and is now on the DL. The guys we got for him have been decent for Harrisburg. Roark’s looking good tonight and Harrisburg is rolling as I type.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Drew doubles to right with one 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Now Batista leaves a sinker up for Parra who singles to left, first and third, one down...
.MOAR DP’Z!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Ian "Franking" Kennedy singles by first, Drew scores, 7-2 Arizona...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Miss Iowa is looking a little unsteady.
It’s a hit parade.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Chris Young singles through short....Batista has Marquisitis...
8-2 when Parra crosses…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Delurking for a moment -- have work to do.
Can we unload Marquis onto our AAAA team the Pittsburgh Pirates for a young long reliever and put Stammen back in the rotation?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Is there anyone left with the Pirates these days worth getting?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Well, I dunno about pitching
But if all else fails, well, I suppose I’d take Shenanigans Milledge back
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Ha!
I’d like to see him take an assignment somewhere or take a bullpen spot. I don’t think it’s fair to his teammates to send him out there to lose just because he has a big contract. I applaud Stammen for accepting his demotions this year as well as he has and rising to the role he’s been given. He’s earned a bit of my respect.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Seriously, have they asked him to do either?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
No.
They will probably keep running him out there. He’s the absolute hardest guy for me to watch right now.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Frankly, since the year is almost done and his salary is a sunk cost...
maybe they should shut him down for the season. Let him get ready for next year.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
That’s kind of what I’m starting to think. Let the young guys you’re evaluating get their chance. Next year he’ll make the club and performance will determine whether he starts or relieves.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
It seems like a viable option...
but you know management, they won’t listen to us.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
I think that right now it’s an easier call to make. Stammen is the guy who would take his place at the moment and they seem totally committed to making him a reliever. That’s kind of a shame because one of his assets is his bat and his recent performance did not merit a demotion. I’m not crying tears for him, but he’s certainly offered more than Marquis.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
We definitely got "Bad Batista" tonight.
Grumbling from the masses in the Popular People’s Front…
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The People's Popular Front remains steadfast!
Bandwagoners…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
WOLVERINES!!!!!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Splitters.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Kelly Johnson grounds out to first, 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Desmond throws out Upton to end some inning or other...oh it's the sixth....this losing takes a while....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
More sunshine, please.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Marquis darkened the skies over NatsTown...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I have something good to say about him.
He’s not Collin Balester starting.
…That’s about all I have good to say about him.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
My sunshine for Marquis; I think he can pitch. I think that he’ll be able to contribute next year. I don’t want to see him poison the team or his relationship with the fanbase by continuing to pitch while he is either hurt or has no feel for his pitches.
If his name were John Lannan, they’d send the guy down. Performance needs to matter and he’s not doing his job in the rotation right now.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
It not a 'try' league, it's a 'do' league...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He got the ERA down to 14 something...
see that teenie sunbeam over there?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Ian Desmond rips a single through short to start the Nats' sixth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Desmond pulls the pretend I'm caught and run 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 Aug 14, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Desi singles
And steals second. Dunn…
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Productive groundouts don't get you a 4th year, Dunn0r....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim pops out to first....two down for the Hammer....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim wastes a perfectly good chance to SF.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Knock some more dollars off the offer for Dunn....
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Sorry, thought it was a delayed steal
Ruled a wild pitch
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 8:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hammer pops out, leadoff single and free base wasted....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Nats Park sound system: "I don't want to lose your love..."
Nats crowd: “tonighhhhtt!”
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hammer's AB music a surprise crowd fave...
…everyone loves a singalong.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
How do they only get teenage girls to sing, "To-ni-ight!"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Garrett Mock's final line for Potomac....
4IP, 4H, 1R, 0BB, 7K, WP, HBP, 2groundouts, 3flyouts.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Was the 1R 1ER?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
When he posts the same numbers (counting HBP and BB as the same number) + 1.0 more IP
Bring him up. For Marquis.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
It's high A.
He’s got to pitch 5 for Harrisburg or Syracuse before he even gets in the conversation. But it’s a decent outing for him and a step forward on the way back. He’s a guy that I’d like to see in the Syracuse rotation next year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I'd like to see him in the Nats rotation next year
I’m a Mock believer.
Interpret that as you see fit.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's cool.
What’s your 5 with Mock, though? I’d rather see a guy like him in the immediate reserve corp than Atilano, Chico, or Martis. I am not a Martis believer, young as he is.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
"what's my 5 with Mock?"
I don’t understand the question…?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think he meant, '%'
Although I don’t know what that means, either.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'm saying if Mock's in the motation, who are your 5 pitchers in the rotation?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hee... Mock + rotation = motation...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'm just here to give my opinion on this game in four words:
“Oh, for f*^#’s sake!”
I’m now off to add some vodka to my limeade and hope beyond all hope that Slaten the Situation can stop the bleeding that Miss Iowa, Marquis Mark, and most of our offense has started.
unabashed fangirl of Lulu#56 and Sunbeam#58 and member of the #44 Appreciation Society
Happy drinking...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Tonight?
MOLOTOV!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
LaRoche K's, Montero grounds out to Zim....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Zim throws out Reynolds....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey look! A good pitcher!
Why don’t we leave our good relievers in longer?
Especially since Stammen, at least, can hit? Save Max to bat for Slaten.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Nah, better to hope that 5 pitchers a night have their best stuff...keep changing'em....
#sarcasm
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Kennedy lines sharply 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 Aug 14, 2010 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Pudge stares an 0-2 bender in for strike three...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Thrillie Harris gets robbed by Gerardo Parra on a diving catch in left...1-2-3 seventh for 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 Aug 14, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
ILFTC
Down go Charlie and Dave. Up goes Chiefs radio.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Acronym expansion?
From context, I got “I Love Following The Chiefs”
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I'll Lurk For the Comeback
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh. I think I'll do that too.
Though I DO love the Chiefs
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Cheer, cheer, cheer...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'm Leaving For The Comeback?
YMTC!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Nope. I'm still around.
Just listening to the Chiefs at the moment.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
ORLY?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
You got me, there. What's that acronymn?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
'Netspeak
Oh Really condensed
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
That's what I thought.
Bally was pretty dominant and had a good curve. Espinosa just worked a leadoff walk to try to get a rally started. They’re down 2-0 with 0 out in the top of the 8th. Leadoff walk has chased the reliever.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hammer backs up to catch a fly ball off Stephen Drew'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 Aug 14, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
Parra K's looking and Crosby hits for Kennedy, or grounds out, more accurately...8-2 D-Backs in 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 Aug 14, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Blaine Boyer on for Arizona....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
According to Charlie & Dave...
he kept changing teams last year.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
I just remember him from Atlanta....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Apprarently, the Braves traded him to the Cards last year...
and now he’s with the DBacks.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Clarification...
then the Cards traded him to AZ later in 2009
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Leadoff walk for The General...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
RALLY TIME!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Golden Sombrero
Doesn’t look right on Bernie.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Grounds out to move General up 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 Aug 14, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a good night for Bernie.
Sounds like he could have caught the early double. 3Ks in an 0-4 didn’t do the job at the plate.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Uh, Desmond's ground out moves the General up 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 Aug 14, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, we'd do great if there were FOUR outs an inning.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Small ball down 8-2 ain't helping the cause.
Now’s a good time for some Dunncerning Eye.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Then Zimmy can get us within striking distance...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
You got it.
Ducks on the pond. Get some ducks on the pond. Ducks on the pond or almost as much fun as pants on the ground.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
3-run HR gets Nats within...uh...two....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Or 3.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
That's all I ask for.
When you’re getting blown out, just try to make it a save situation. You never know when Broxton or KRod or Heilman or Not Mariano Rivera will implode.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hey, speaking of Broxton...
he’s been relieved of closer duties for the moment.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Could have used a closer those Dodgers...
…heard one was available around the deadline with experience in the NL.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
What's the score again..I stopped counting at 6...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh.
We’ll poke you when it gets close.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
WMIIGI....
Wake me if it gets interesting..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim having a great AB
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just not a great outcome.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Sadly, it ended badly
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ask, and ye shall receive...this time.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
So, have the Nationals fans adopted the Dodgers fans wave?
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Blame Doghouse.
No wave gets around without making it past the planholders in the 300s. They are supposed to make the stadium virtually waveproof.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I'm listening at home tonight.
Believe me, I’d be glaring most disapprovingly if I were there tonight.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
[crosses arms remains seated, "Nope, not doing it," shakes head]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
It's very hard for the wave to get past the pressbox.
It took the big sellout in the Obama game with enough nonregulars in the 300s to sneak one through. It’s hard for me to see them having enough bodies to do it tonight. But you can’t blame them for doing the wave down 8-2. There guy on the mound down 8-2 is a wavable situation.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Waves are for people who are so bad they lose constantly, not for us...
…oh, right.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Have some dignity...
no wave no matter how bad the team is.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Unless it's the Orioles.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Well, sure ....
Orioles fan can do the wave if they want.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
2-2 pitch to Zim coming....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
You mean 2-2 pitch # 4, right?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I didn't want to list each one but yes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim's groundout ends 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 Aug 14, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometimes I think the Nats would do well to take up Rounders instead of baseball.
Or maybe cricket.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Weren't you not allowed to steal bases then?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Don't know for sure...
but there wasn’t three strikes and you’re out and a ball caught on one bounce was considered an out.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Well, that sounds awesome, but if we couldn't steal we'd still be doomed.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Big spot for Ramos coming up.
1 out, man on 2nd. Chiefs down 2-1.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I have a silly idea.
How about we play with three catchers and no Maxwell for a little while?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Those are the kind of moves contenders make.
Big debate on minorleagueball.com about what the Yankees should do with Montero, their top prospect, all bat no D catcher.
Ramos worked an intentional walk. Took 3 pitches and they gave up and IBBed him on the 4th.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Peralta vs Young...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
Single by Young, Double by Johnson and a sac fly makes it 9-2 D-Backs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this game over yet?
This goes on much longer and I’m going to go back and lower some grades.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
You already got scolded for your harsh marks...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Pythagoras is not impressed with our performance tonight.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
My summary of this game:
NMDNA.
Nyger Morgan Does Not Approve.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Because he got injured and our ability to win went even further downhill VERY quickly.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
That's a good point.
For those who were saying “Bench Morgan, play Morse!” we are getting a chance to see what that looks like and to this point it has not been pretty. Having Bernadina and Nyjer in their together would also allow us to limit the amount of ground a gimpy Willingham would have to cover.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
True. Maybe Morse + Not-Gimpy Hammer is better, but Morgan>Morse with Gimpy Hammer
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Neither is Gandhi
He just tweeted that this game is making him want to punch someone.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
+1
You’ve had some good lines tonight.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Peralta strikes out Milhouse....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Montero doesn't hit one out this time...3 outs to get 7 runs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Progress!
So, who gets the walkoff?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Drew Storen
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
If the Phillies can do it
We can get six and only lose by 1!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Charlie, promise me you'll never say, "Mack Daddy" ever again.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
The Mac Daddy makes you, "JUMP JUMP!!"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Sam Demel vs Hammerbama....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
And Hammer succeeds!
Taking his Advil, I guess.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Just in time for Kennedy FAIL
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Nope! Just playing like EVERYONE ELSE.
Productive groundouts still outs guys.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Hammer drops a single into short right....
COMEBACK!! [clap clap]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer moves up on Kennedy groundout...Pudge will have to get creative to GiDP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
At least Pude can't GDP here...
Check yo self before ya wreck yo self!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I am kind of suprised to see that he's in there,though.
We’re down 9-2 and he’s got a bad leg.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Who else, though?
Have to pretty much bat around to take the lead, or else you’ll need his bat in extras.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
And Morse is due for PH duty for Peralta
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
COMEBACK! [clap clap]
um, please visit my soccer (football) blog. it's interesting, I promise. por favor? (filbertway.com)
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Hammer starts the comeback with a broken-bat flare to right
Take ’em however they give them, Hammer.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Everything has been carrying out... except for Pudge.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
BOOOOOO!
This game was terribad.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
C'mon Strasburg! Get us a series win!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
OGWD
(Oh God We’re Doomed)
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
What'd I do?
What’d I do?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Willie Harris is our only hope.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
All hope is now lost...Harris grounds to first. Ballgame....
Rubber match tomorrow….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy am I glad I got such great seats to tonight's disaster flick
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 14, 2010 9:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is this the ugliest homestand of the year?
The losses and the manner that they’ve taken place is real bad. And the one good game they’ve played was directly opposite a Redskins preseason blowout and most Washingtonians have no idea it happened, except for Bruce Boudreau of course.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Good view of the HR's at least? Oh right, those were mostly Arizona's...
I once sat in 7 innings of rain in RFK cause we had seats 5 rows behind home….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Balester's got great stuff so far tonight.
I’m really amazed at how electric his stuff can be. He’s just a space cadet.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Good luck on tomorrow's game...
now it’s off to the lab to see if the Dodgers can hang on to their lead and get Ted Lilly another win.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
That would be nice.
You’ve got to root for the guy. I don’t think he fits for us, but I’m glad that he’s doing well.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Later brook. Strasburg will save us.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 14, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
22,400 had the privilege of watching this abomination.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
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