Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves: GameThread 119 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 5:30 PM EDT
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• Tonight's Starting Pitcher Are Going To Stare At You Now:
Mike Minor
#56 / Pitcher / Atlanta Braves
6-3
210
R
L
Dec 26, 1987
'10 Stats (AA-AAA) - (6-7), 21 GS, 120.1 IP, 93 H, 55 R, 46 ER, 9 HR, 46 BB (3.4 BB/9), 146 K's (10.9 K/9), 1.16 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (w/ATL) - (0-0) 1GS, 6.0 IP, 4.50 ERA, 2.43 FIP, 1 BB, 5 K's.
vs DC - N/A
Scott Olsen
#19 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-5
215
L
L
Jan 12, 1984
'09 Stats - (2-4), 11 GS, 62.2 IP, 6.03 ERA, ERA+ = 70, 5.24 FIP, 25 BB (2.93 BB/9), 42 K's (6.03 K/9), 1.72 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (3-4), 11 GS, 56.1 IP, 5.11 ERA, ERA+ = 81, 4.41 FIP, 19 BB (3.04 BB/9), 37 K's (5.91 K/9), 1.50 WHIP.
vs ATL - (4-5), 15 G, 14 GS, 78.0 IP, 80 H, 55 R, 49 ER, 14 HR, 35 BB (4.04 BB/9), 62 K's (7.15 K/9), 5.65 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, .259 BAA.
• Nats vs Olsen:
Melky Cabrera - 0 for 4, .000 AVG.
Matt Diaz - 12 for 31, .387 AVG, 4 2B, 4 HR's, 7 RBI's.
Troy Glaus - 2 for 14, .143 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Jason Heyward - 0 for 3, .000 AVG.
Omar Infante - 5 for 14, .357 AVG, 2 RBI's.
Brian McCann - 6 for 23, .261 AVG, 2 HR's, 6 RBI's.
Martin Prado - 5 for 15, .273 AVG, 3 2B.
• Mr. Wilbon? Way To Go Nats!!!
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The Chiefs lineup at times was more promising than this.
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Wait what about Ramos?
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I was counting Ramos
Pudge has been worked too hard this season, and I think he’s about out of gas. Syracuse never had anything like this 3-4 in their lineup though.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Or I wasn't sure if you were talking about the position or the hole
Sorry my bad
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Either one really
Dunn is still better than anyone who has played for the Chiefs
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Haha go figure!
#signdunnnow
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It's Simple, Really
When facing a Minor league pitcher, trot out a minor league lineup. Of course, Mike Minor is a highly touted prospect (taken #7 overall in last year’s draft) and our 3M (Morse, Mench, Maxwell) … um … aren’t. This is where all that glow over the future gets a little dimmed by having to deal with the lineup of the present. I mean, I love Pudge, but in a real lineup he’d be batting 8th, 7th at best. In the #5 slot? And looking at the rest, it’s on merit, too. Woe.
At least they’re all right-handed; Riggleman does love his lefty-righty matchups no matter what.
Pudge needs to be batting farther down in the lineup.
You put him behind two slow OBP guys and he’s a double play grounder waiting to happen.
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True is that.
Tough it will be to score.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
You mean Bryce Harper ISN'T starting tonight?
And Kevin Mench is? Damn.
Part of Pech's Posse since 2007.
by OleksiyPecherovsHomeboy on Aug 17, 2010 5:57 PM EDT reply actions
If he doesn't hit a grand slam in his first PA, he's totes a bust.
I mean Kevin Kouzmanoff did that.
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He's no Kevin Mench, amirite?
Let’s keep hoping J-Max gets it together at the plate and be thankful Wil Nieves isn’t catching today.
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The Bench for Mench.
Good luck to him tonight, though.
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Wait, FishStripes has a Nats-Braves game thread?
I do NOT understand how the pennant race works.
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Stupid, sorry. Copied first part forgot to change link...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 6:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Talking Chop is a Marlins site now?
Don’t tase me, bro!
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Can you tell I didn't sleep a whole lot?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You can sleep in November.
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There it's finally right....
As in core-ect…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad news:
AdamKilgoreWP: Josh Willingham probably going to have season-ending surgery next week. Sad end to what started as a great year. #Nats http://wapo.st/bXjREE
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 6:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is it the tear?
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No, I just have something in my eye.
So much for the stretch run…
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Wow, that's some bad news right there.
Hammer’s big for the lineup. There isn’t but so much reinforcement available on the farm. It will be interesting to see if Riggles talks about it during the manger’s report tonight.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Six weeks of Mench and Willie Harris does not sound like too much fun...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, Willie does seem to do better with regular AB...
…sunshine!
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I'm sure he'll eventually do something Amazing again...
Sunshine?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i heart willie...
But no Willingham sucks !
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 17, 2010 7:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
so when Nyjer comes back
Bernie moves to Willingham’s spot?
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
My question: do I start Prado on my fantasy team tonight?
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I like his Mambo no. 8
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What's the fun of playing the Braves when you can't yell....
LARRRRY!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
I'm just glad there is no Marcus Giles in that lineup either
He killed the Expos with that bat of his.
Why not us? Why not now?
LAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRYYYY!
I’m going to yell it at Hawyard.
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I just hope Maxwell's ready to cover left-center to right-center...
Cause he’s got two lumps in either corner…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Mench can still cover some ground. I don’t know about running, but when he is laying down at least, he can cover a large space.
Why not us? Why not now?
He's got a head start on most balls hit to him....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Zow...this lineup looks like a big fat finger to Olsen...do yer best, buddy....
don’t expect ANYTHING on offense.
The ONLY way it could be worse is with Nieves.
Sad, sad news for Willingham.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Guess it's only fitting...the day after HARPERween is Day of the Dead!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Back to reality....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Riggles didn't say he was done in the manager's report....
…but there really is no reason for him to continue if he’s limping around the bases when he hits, slumping, and potentially risking further injury for a last place team.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh...there's always .110 or .100....not expecting anything from J-Max tonight.
Hope I’m wrong.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Anyone heard an explanation for Morgan not playing in his rehab stint today?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
What?
I thought he was supposed to play 7 for Harrisburg today? I just checked lineups for everybody and he’s not there. Potomac’s only in game 1 of a doubleheader. Maybe he’s there? He left the game without saying anything to media after last night’s game. Didn’t mention that in the minors report but it was in the Hagerstown gamer.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Minor vs the General to start things...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
6-3
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Gonzalez to Gonzalez on the groundout to short....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The Braves announcers are the worst in baseball
Hate living in Braves country. Hopefully the offense can keep me awake
Braves fan base eh
Their organization is very classy though
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jmax showing bunt
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Desi lays off high fastball, full count...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
Ball four low and away...Runner on for 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 17, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond in the 2 spot is a much better thing.
You wonder how he would have done if he’d been in the two spot all year. Yet another opportunity cost of carrying the Guz on the roster so long.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
MOAR GUZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!
Screech's Godson
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by grizzy on Aug 17, 2010 7:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You can have all the Guz you want in Texas.
You might even get him on national TV in the playoffs.
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I miss teh Guzzzz.
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by grizzy on Aug 17, 2010 7:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!
Norris Dinger!!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Line drive single to center for Zim and there are two on for the 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 17, 2010 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
C'mon, Dunn...show us it's time to get the extension.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
3-pitch K....Y-Dunn-K-Y???
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That was as bad of an AB as he could have had
Let 2 go by that he could have lifted, and swings at crap for strike 3. Awful
Dunn being a gentleman.
Wanted to remove the DP opportunity for Pudge.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He is a southern gentleman...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
His heart's as big as Texas.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Even with recently-hot-again Pudge singling occasionally, don't like him batting 5th....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
Pennant race fever in the ATL
Catch it!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Cmon, guys...
We are averaging 31,000, and just finished a four game series with LA with probably an average of 40,000 per game. It’s Monday night, and Strasburg’s not pitching…..
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
I have to agree that Olsen's not quite the draw...
And from a team that averages 24,000.
#HarperisthenewChipper
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 18, 2010 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Chases ball four...tips it, barely...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Or not, I was trying to play along...Pudge K's to end the top o' the first....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
He did tip it apparently...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Didja seen that walk Desi got?
Discerning! Now maybe he’ll stop hacking with Guz not around to set a bad example.
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Ugh
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I like ABP and all but c'mon Blue give us chance.
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Radio guys saying he tipped it, but ump ruled he held it long enough before dropping.
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And Pudge got himself tossed...
That’s plain stupid…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
There is still baseball left to be played.
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Think of it like a double switch?
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[facepalm]
Ejected by 3rd base umpire. The Brain is rather mad.
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I want him to plunk the third base ump's face, Mat Latos style
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ABP baby!
Giants up 2-0.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
That's grade A BALONEY!!!!
NatsTown: Where we hope for "next year" every year...
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 17, 2010 7:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What the Frank?
By the 3B ump? What the heck’s his beef?
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gotta his his face time on TV
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Who's the backup catcher now that Hammer can't bend his 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 17, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe Morse has been the emergency catcher the whole year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Could we have double switched out Mench?
…to get our Riggleman out of the way early?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Infante grounds weakly to Zim, sidearm toss, 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 17, 2010 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
Heyward grounds to the Crocodile at first...
Desi throws out Prado, 1-2-3 first for Olsen….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Just as a reminder....
…we are paying Scott Olsen 250K for the privilege of starting this game.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
How much is Cox paying the umps?
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He is.. and I'm a big fan..sorry to see him go after this season.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Maybe
Chipper can talk him into another year.
He gets tossed alot b/c he tells his players that if they have legitimate beef with a call to tell him and he will argue (and possibly get tossed). It serves a dual purpose. 1) the players have to be honest with themselves as to whether they were really wronged by an umpire, and; 2) it keeps his players from chirping a the umpires, which keeps them focused on the game and prevents them from being ejected.
The Braves always play hard and smart, and that is the essence of a good manager.
Bobby Cox tactics, though?
I’m not sure I’m crazy about his tactics. Certainly, as good as anybody in the clubhouse.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nice work Scott Olsen!
Keep it up. Good pitching is the balm to our lineup woes.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nice...Prado hacks at the first pitch he sees after coming off the DL....
MOAR of that, please.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Olsen's pitch count almost into double digits...
MOAR EFFISHUNSEE!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Let's hope he keeps nibbling.
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Very important to run his pitch count up.
I can’t believe the Braves are going to let this young kid throw but so many pitches.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
But let's not forgot to run up our run count, too.
MOAR RUNZ! (For the Nats, of course.)
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Yep....wish the Nats would do that all the time.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
GROUNDERZ!
Look at Scotty racking up the outz.
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Big Morse flies weakly to left, one down in Nats' second....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
No respect for Mench from the rookie...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Why you say that?
That’s kind of the new Mench. No K’s, no pop.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Started him off with a fat strike.
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Mench grounds to short, two down quickly...
You’re here for 3 days, Nats. Relax and settle in…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
J-Max is a man in a hurry.
To get out. At least he hit it hard.
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Okay, J-Max, start making a case for yourself any time, here.
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Ooh!
A low blow at JMax.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
A good name!! A good name!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope....not this time.
Step right up for yer tickets to Syracuse.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
The Boomer Whiting lobby flashes a wide grin.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
And Boomer Whiting does not strike out.
He just walked. Boomer Whiting, Grade A Pest.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
"you notice how the organist is playing the get smart theme for justin maxwell" [the Brain]
The Braves organist is quite the character.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The Organist is on Twitter and he takes request prior to each series...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember hearing that.
What a smart guy. If they ever get rid of him, there will be a mutiny.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Threw his helmet to the ground after 3rd base ump called him out on
what others perceived to be a tip foul. lots of jawboning ensued…and Pudge lost.
Now it’s up to Nieves.
GROAN.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Fouled off a full count pitch and was called out...
Still not sure why he was out since Ross dropped it. But Pudge got himself tossed…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
the catcher dropped it exchanging it to his other hand
so they ruled that he did catch it
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Third out is what's got me wondering though? No throw necessary....?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
he definitely did, don't listen to Bob Carpenter
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Plus replays did show that Pudge actually didn't foul it, but missed it.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
My MASNHD says he did foul it ...
Carpenter said no, but it looked pretty obvious to me.
Not that it matters. If the drop is in the transfer, the man is out.
But what is he transferring for with two down? That's what I can't figure...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
well it ended up outside to his non-glove hand
so he might have been thinking about tossing it to someone as he ran off?
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Guess that's acceptable, not trying to be PIA, just trying to write up...
…Pudge getting tossed, and had a hard time explaining.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Hot dogging it
You see the “transfer” call occasionally at 2b when the pivot man fumbles the ball on a DP attempt.
no he did foul it
and the umps ruled so, but they also ruled that the catcher had caught it but dropped it on the exchange
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Zim backhands and makes another sidearm throw to get Matt Diaz...one down in the Braves' second....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
Keep it up young man!
You might just earn an A+ from souldrummer instead of one of those gut doghouse grades.
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My math is irrefutable.
IRREFUTABLE!
Capital letters can’t be wrong.
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I haven't seen any evidence of quizzes, homework grades, classwork, or tests.
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That Zimmerman fellow can sure pick it.
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Diaz down swinging, two down for Olsen....Gonzalez flies out...
17 pitches for Olsen to get through first six…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
I blame Nieves...wait..uh, hmmmm.
Speechless.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Morse caught a fly ball!!
Olsen with another clean inning? And one fewer pitch that last inning? I’d pay $250K for this. If it keeps up, that is.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Olsen showing off his skills at keeping bat on shoulder...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
Groundout to second, one down in Nats' third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The General pops out to first...two down...
is this speed-baseball? Are Greenies back?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
So, blazing through each inning faster that the one before?
Minor is back on past to go at least 6. If you’re not going to make him throw pitches, at least get some hits.
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The General Must Lead the Charge!
Ba da ba dum da dah CHARGE!
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Oh, Gonzo... do better, please.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
General not a good lead-off option.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
General pops out, Desmond grounds to short, 1-2-3 third for Minor...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
You got a better idea?
We haven’t really had a lead-off option all year. I guess you could leadoff Bernie but he’s a casualty of the dreaded platoon splits.
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Nyjer, if he were better?
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'm a big fan of "Ideal" Morgan 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 17, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
True that.
Of course, Nyjer is 0-5 with a BB and has been scratched tonight from Harrisburg.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Jason Marquis will be pitching against Roy Halladay Friday.
If we win that game, I may have to drive to Philadelphia just to hear what Philly talk radio will be saying.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Reverse lock?
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marquis will be in there for his offense in the bandbox.
Plus he’s a ground ball pitcher so he never gives up fly balls or home runs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
But gave up fou...
Oh, I get it…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Cabrera pops out on the first pitch...
…it is speed baseball.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
One down when Maxwell makes the grab...2-2 pitch to David Ross...
Desmond throws out the Braves’ catcher….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
If it weren't for the E'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 17, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Really, Scotty, 6 pitches to get Minor?
I mean, I’m glad you got him and all, but be more efficient if you’re going to go 12 tonight. Olsen at 29 through 3.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I like Espo's arm too from the little I've seen, so the DP's are going to be sweet...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
A titanic struggle in the 5-pitch AB.
I think that may be longest of the night. Olsen’s gonna get tired.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"When he got his call to the big leagues it was like a line out of Major League, Dave...
Minor, you’re going to the majors."
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
C&D are teh funknee-esst...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
STARE AT IT MINOR!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, Zimm, get it going against this kid...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Or stare strike three onto the outside corner low....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Or strike out looking, whatever.
Dunn will hack, I’m sure.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
They are the only team with hits.
This is a good game so far. Excepting, of course, the fast-blast by the third base ump.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
can we just call everyone after Dunn an out to speed this game up a little
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Hey Dunn, I was kidding
Jesus….. hit something.
Don't know what Zimm was looking for there
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn goes down...2 K's on the day..
What were you chasing, 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 17, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Of COURSE Wil gets a hit...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
According to the replay
That was a strike. Up in the zone and on the outside corner, but a strike.
Two of those strikes were marginal...
…but this is getting a little embarrassing, yeah.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
How dare you all doubt Wil Nieves...
Two-out single to 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 17, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It's time for The Unlikeliest Two Out Rally...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Note
That the two big bats struck out…. The three career minor league types had decent ABs….. could be Minor’s name? Could be that they have a better book on him?
Not saying that Morse is a guy who should be in the minors (Mench and WHO? on the other hand….), but……..
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge got tossed.
Discussion a bit further up the thread.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Pudge tossed in the first inning
After a bizarro strikeout situation where the C dropped the ball, he ran to first, etc.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
M-O-R-S-E!!!!!
Draws a walk, and now it’s up to Mench to be the mensch…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Morse walks? I'll take it, two on for Mench...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, just looked at the lineup in Gameday with all the BAs down the side...
…it’s, uh, unthreatening.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
our 7-8-9 combined have a worse BA than Omar Infante
…
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Yeah, but ...
…he’s an All Star.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Mench flies to Melky...no score after three and a half...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Jinxer.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Big Melkman gets to third out....0-0 in the fourth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry FSN South...
But a commercial that says, “Sundays are heroics”…is even worse than the “Nyjer Morgan Blues” commercial…
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 17, 2010 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
That Wil Nieves hit knocked me out.
I laughed and knocked over a glass that knocked out a wired that turned the computer off. But still, way to go Wil! Wil Nieves providing fond memories during The Tony Vega Fairwell Tour.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I blame Nieves.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I blame Wil Nieves for your computer issues...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
There goes the no-hitter.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Please don't fall apart now, Olsen...Please?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Omar Infante gets a grounder by Desmond, Olsen no longer perfect...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
I would describe it as
Desmond ranges to get a glove on the bouncer up the middle, but no play was possible….
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Fact that he even got close was impressive...I'd be afraid he'd have tried throw if he got to it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Nats fans everywhere were saying "please don't get to that ball, Desi!"
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
That's a shame
I think that many would share the optimism that I have for the Nats after the weekend, but…. well… reality has to kick in at some point. Olsen? Perfect?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Supposedly Pudge got thrown out because he threw his bat on the field...
…and only the 3rd base ump saw it.
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I don't think so
Nieves was a bit lucky to have even held the ball.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
The throw beat the runner
it was just off, and pudge throws much more accurately
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Hmm. That's not what I saw. Looked to me like the runner beat the throw by a long margin.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Nice pitching there, Scott
Heyward up 3-1 and swings through two pitches.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Not so nice, Nieves gives up stolen base after catching fouled strike three...Infante with SB...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take it. Getting Heyward out was big.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
The man is blowing smoke!
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Prado flies out to J-Max in left center....Diaz on with two out, one on...
HBP, on the shoe…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
"Lucky Strike My Face Off?"
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
We definitely need a different icon for him.
How about a can of Folgers?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
There's a height tag I don't know to make that one smaller.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
What's wrong with this icon?
I can get that the Marky Mark one didn’t appeal to everyone. But what’s wrong with this one?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nothing, Lucky Strike is perfect...IMO...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh. It's the cigarette connotation.
Doesn’t excite me to celebrate it.
Maybe I ought to just lighten up.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
That's why I picked the "Lucky Strike" brand though.
It’s got a double meaning. Plus, it’s as much a jab at FJB as anything else. One of his few posts this year was one bashing Olsen for his cigarettes.
Here’s the first, saying why Olsen shouldn’t be the fifth starter.
Here’s the 2nd, which quotes a medical study about why Olsen shouldn’t smoke.
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Controversy.
I like the can of Folger’s; but they’re your icons, use what you want!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
What's the Folgers reference?
I don’t really consider them my iconz. I submit them, but people can use what they like. I always yield to folks like yourself when there’s a movement to throw ‘em down. I don’t know where we’re at with the Marquis icon situation. The Marky Mark “cK” icon appeared to earn a bunch of tomatoes. Marquis Grissom probably offended the Expos lobby.
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It's an old TV commercial
Mrs Olson was always hawking the tasty cups of Folger’s, but, as I recall, nobody ever knew it was from “a CAN”.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I vaguely remember that one.
We could go Merlin Olsen or something like that, but you will have to round up an anti-smoking lobby as part of The Peoples Front for Miguel Batista to attract more support for your cause.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
If Maxwell could hit at all...
…he’d be beautiful defensively in center. Sadly, he has shown that he may not.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
1-pitch walk to Diaz.
“Ow, my pinky toe! My pinky toe!”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
During Florida series, I rode elevator with Fish scribes...
And they brought up his habit, so I asked, “He really does smoke?” And they all laughed, yes he does.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you happen to ask what brand?
My money is on KOOLS
Full count to GLAUS!! SIT DOWN, TROY!!! SWINGING K!! Olsen dials it up to get the K!!!
Ciga-reet?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
And now Justin Maxwell....
…continues the quest for contact.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Braves' announcers call Kasten's pie to the face "Un-Stan-like"...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Maxwell pops out to the infield...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Prado throws out Olsen...two down in Nats' fifth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzo pops out....C'mon, Nats....make this kid work...
It’s his second start!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not supposed to be here at this point.
It’s just that the other guys are hurt. It will be very interesting to see whether they send him down or Mench down when Nyjer’s ready to come back.
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What? Mench is our Bench!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Most career hits vs Braves in Expos/Nats' franchise history????
Anyone? I miss ryzim’s trivia…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
FYI: Luke French has a no-hitter through 5 for the M's...
This is what happens when you de-juice the game…
NatsTown: Where we hope for "next year" every year...
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 17, 2010 8:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
As a fan of pitching over hitting, I say finally!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
There's clearly much more to this than just juice
There weren’t nearly this many no-hitters back before ’roids became so ubiquitous.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I was going to go with Gastric Bypass surgery instead
but seriously, you’d probably be right on that one
I think it's a bigger zone.
The Roy Halladay perfect game supposedly benefited from a big zone. I wonder if other no-hitters/perfect games have as well.
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Alex Gonzalez flies out to J-Max in center....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Zim stabs a sharp liner from the Melkman, two down for Olsen..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
With Hammer out, it's going to be a hard slog...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand the Nats have a powerful outfielder in their system now...
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I think he's serious
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Powerful Outfielder, Boomer Whiting...
HAHHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHA
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Naw, I'm funnin'
Funnin’ on the power thing. But the man is a pest. He can’t do much worse than JMax at this point except that I don’t think he’s really credible in CF. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be trying to convert Michael Martinez into a CF.
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That's what I've been wondering. . .
I’m not a farm system follower. . . hell, it costs me a couple bills just to be able to watch the Nats each year, much less be able to follow the minors closely, but I don’t understand what the point of JMax in the majors is thus far. There HAS to be someone better at the plate that wouldn’t give up much in the field defensively as a tradeoff, who could benefit from time in the majors and has more upside
JMax has so many tools.
He can run. He has power. He plays defense. It’s hard not to be seduced by his tools. He has also shown that he can hit some in AAA. So, he has some value. They want to give him every chance to succeed against lefties.
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What team is a suck for tools?
Aah, ship him to the Royals for the Hawaiian destroyer
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Yeah, option him to our AAAA affiliate!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
He needs a new home....
…where he will get a full year at AAA and he will only be promoted once he either cuts down on his strikeouts or shortens his swing. We just have not gotten through to him on these issues.
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In all seriousness, a trade to the Pirates sounds interesting
JMax and another piece for Ross Olendhorf?
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I have no idea.
Don’t know their org rather well.
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I always liked Maholm
He’s lost in a suck world IMO. . . if he had anything promising around him, I think he’d excel
Maholm is a bona fide 3 starter
So I don’t quite think that works. I’ve always rated him higher tohugh, at least Ross O is a project
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McCutchin.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I'd almost think he's untouchable. . .
But then again, they are the Pirates. I’d kill for that guy
Haha we'll give Nyjer back!
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moar flagging plz
at least from Grizzy.
I’ll take McCutchen though
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For Nyjer?
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Okay good.
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No, but I'd give them Max+Mench for McCutchin
And they’d laugh at me.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
How About:
Max, Marquis and Nieves for McCutchen.. Sound Good??
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I'll toss in Morse too just so they stop laughing
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
But good God. . .
Nieves runs circles around him at the plate. It’s like having two pitchers in the lineup. If Stammen was out there, JMax should bat 9th
Playing to the audience
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I will admit that there is some of that.
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Listen to your hero:
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm really not the leader of the Boomer Whiting fan club.
It’s more Mevans12.
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Zim is franking awesome...Diving stab to throw out the backup backstop...5.0 in the books...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to try psychological tricks to get under their skin and unnerve them!
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Jmax and Mench are not even close to actual major league players
and Gonzalez should only be batting if its late in the game and we have a lead.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Can't say I disagree with that.
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Gonzalez must be pretty darn good,
at least Doghouse says so. Or perhaps he’s better at grade-grubbing than the rest of the team.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
DESI!! Leadoff single...make something of this, 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 17, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
+1
When I think class, I think PerryMason.
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Good interview on the Manager's Report on why Desi likes batting 2nd.
Likes batting in the first inning, likes better pitches, likes being able to run.
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....and he's got less chance of making an error before getting to the plate
Can’t be good for the head
That's a good point, too.
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Zim K's swinging over a brutal change....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn grounds to first, two down...At least Desi moved up!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn D > Glaus D
Always looking for the bright side, I am.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
By my calc, a hit puts him at .201
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
.196 acc to Gameday...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
No, ANOTHER hit.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Like that.
Gotta love it.
Thank goodness Pudge got thrown out of the game!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Nats fans:
(Im)patiently waiting for Ramos…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear the Nats have a power-hitting catcher in their system now...
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Yep!
Derek Norris. Went yard tonight!
Good Norris showed up in a P-Nats loss.
1-1, HR, 2BB.
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No, ..., uh, that's not it either.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Hmm...
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Wha?
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WIL 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 17, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
NOW batting over .200!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
for the first time since June 3rd
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Mendoza is disappointed.
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And now MORSE?????
2-0 Good Guys!
WOW.
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1-0 NATS ON NIEVES DOUBLE THROUGH THIRD!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL NIEVES!!!!!!!!!
WHO!!!!!
Pudge Martinez [points to head]
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GAPPER FOR MORSE!! Nieves scores, 2-0 Nationals!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
For those watching the MASN broadcast
Freaking out about Harper having to be optioned to the minors this season, nice little piece on Fangraphs:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/regarding-bryce-harper-and-options/
Essentially, since there are less than 90 days remaining in the season, he can’t get the 90 (professional) service days that would require the Nats to burn an option on him for this season. Technically, there’s an extra option kicked in provided that it’s used before he’s accrued five years of (again, professional) service time anyway.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
I don't understand this remark.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I do, but that's quite lofty standards you have their Doncosmic.
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I'd add the caveat "too fast"
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Care to enlighten me?
Rob
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Are you sure it's 4?
I’m pretty sure it can be 4 but it’s normally 3 options.
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Four if he has less than 5 years of service.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
This year plus 3 more.
That’s the issue. Because of his age and the time left this year he has 3 additional option years from my understanding. BLS is probably better than this on me, though.
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Because of age or because of service time?
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Thought so
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Sorry, I still don't get the part about using up options...
Rob
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That's what I thought when I corrected myself
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I don't think they'll use up *all* his options,
but they will be using his first option starting next April. They will definitely have options on him for the next 4 years, and, if they want, they can outright him in the fifth year.
As I said, I don’t think they’ll use all his options because he will be at the ML level to stay by 2013.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Exactly and if he's not, he is not they player they thought they were drafting
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Ahh. Now I get you.
See? I’m not completely dim. Just mostly.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Well if you sign an MLB contract, you are protected on the 40 man right?
Thus you have to use an option to be protected and be in the minors. (or else eventually you’ll be eligible for Rule 5)
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The way I understand it is
Starting in 2015 we can no longer send him down without passing him through waivers
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Wait that doesn't make sense to me.
That’s 5 years— the length of his contract. Can you explain?
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Not exactly.
This would be essentially true if they used an option on him every year 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Rob
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I don't think we'd ever want to DFA him. Well I hope
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True, but he doesn't use one this year.
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Right because it's less than 90 days
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Sorry, yes because his service time for this year is less than 90 days so doesn't count
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Actually I correct myself, it's not that lofty
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Gotta love the genius that is Bob and Rob.
You’d think their producer or one human being in the MASN universe could help them out.
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Repeating with something said earlier in the thread
The “unlikely sources” of the two out rally are basically career minor league hitters hitting against a pitcher who doesn’t have much of a history in the majors….. whose last name happens to be Minor
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Hey, what about Desmond's contribution?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Desmond's been excellent so far tonight...
…and has been hitting better from the two spot. He also has not made errors. His performance is clearly inspired by his hero, Omar Infante.
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Thats All-Star Omar Infante to you, Mr. Drummer.
LOL
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True
Also still pretty inexperienced, though
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
"WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT WIL!"
…yells Mrs. D as we walk in the door from dinner and catch up with the Nieves RBI/Run. “Stop your hatin’ on Wil!”
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Wil has refound his pretty....
…during The Tony Vega Farewell Tour.
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Mench apparently hurt hand, Bernadina replaces him in left...
Outfielders going down like crazy…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
This. *mutters*
Second Major League Homer.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And Diory Hernandez breaks up Olsen's shutout with a solo shot to left...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
I wish Olsen knew how to deal with prosperity
He’s almost Stammen-like in his ability to toss away success
Now Infante lines to right and gets to third before Morse catches up to it...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
What a shame Olsen.
We gave you 2 runs, and you are doing your best to give them back.
I WANT MY 250K BACK!!!!!
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And it's a mound visit...
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Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, Olsen, time to dial in and get. It. Done.
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not before dropping some f bombs into your glove as you walk off the mound
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Or not? ?Riggleman yanks him, Olsen cusses into glove as he exits...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Well rats...just as I finished fixing your LSMFT icon...
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Oh...you need to be more specific...
will work on it…maybe now…maybe later.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
"I'm a Greedy Man" [James Brown]
I still like the current icon, though.
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What a revoltin' development.
Runners corners, no outs, and one run in… Ughs.
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Walking a tightrope if we only have Nieves for run support.
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That's why I decided vacuuming was a better option when Glaus came to bat...
with two on.
Maybe I should go back to vacuuming…for the team.
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Peralta vs. DOOOOOOOM
Hold! That! Lead!
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Please don't walk the bases run, Joel.
“Nieves is hitting, what more do you want?” implores Mrs. D.
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To quote Mr. Drummer....
BOOOOM!! Mike Burgess just hit first Double-A HR!!!
Sorry if already posted…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
Peacock is dealing in that game.
That’s actually a better development for me. He’d been scuffling in his last couple starts since his promotion after being one of the strikeout leaders in the Carolina League.
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Peacock's stats looked nice the last time I looked at them.
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When was that?
He had an ERA approaching 6 in his few starts in Harrisburg.
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Yeah, he was killer in the Carolina League.
He’s been struggling to make the adjustment in Harrisburg. He’s still had a solid year, and I hope they choose him for the AFL as a pitcher.
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He shows Promise.
His K/BB Ratio was Excellent in Potomac
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That was way down as was the ERA.
I don’t know what his makeup is like. His ERA was kind of high for his K/BB ration in Potomac. He had enough good starts to justify his promotion. I don’t want to jinx his line for tonight.
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Yes. No Jinx.
He did deserve the Promotion, Although.
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He's done, badass line.
7IP, 0R, 1H, 3BB, 8K
He had a no-hitter through at least 4, might have been into the 6. A very, very, very encouraging start.
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I didn't Know that Harrisburg is only one game out of a playoff spot.
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Yep.
The Harrisburg beat guy was not but so happy about the Espinosa promotion.
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Tell him that he's very confused.
Rob
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He pulled the Bowden card
And said that Espinosa shouldn’t be rushed— maybe not sensible but is that confused?
I mean he used Bowden’s failure as his support, that is smart
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Nah, I'm just talking about asking the organization
to alter a player’s development in order to help a minor league team’s chances in the playoffs.
Rob
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Hey he has to write about something
I was just as angry as a teenager when the Padres pulled up Jake Peavy from Lake Elsinore when we were about to steamroll to the championship
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Yep.
The beat writer for the minor league team is writing for an audience of people who want wins.
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The article certainly wasn't coming at it from that perspective.
He was coming from the perspective that Rizzo has had more of his prospects spend a full year at the level than Bowden. Espinosa has some holes in his swing and he’s seen all the Ks. He also is writing for an audience of Harrisburg fans in a pennant race who care about wins.
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Can't blame him.
He’s seen him all year. Knows he has some weaknesses, wants him to help Harrisburg get into the playoffs. Is what it is. I think it’s working out for all.
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Man, I hate it when pitcher do that
Even our guys
Ughs. Prado doubles, and it's DOOM.
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Dang it!!! Tie game, 2-2, second and third, still no outs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
BHWNHCTE - BWHMH
(Bryce Harper Would Not Have Caught That Either) – (But Willie Harris Might Have)
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And get some outs!!
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Two-run double for Diaz and it's suddenly 4-2 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 17, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid Atlanta likes comebacks as much as we do.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Terrible.
Mrs. D is cursing.
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Heh, Harperween...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't blame her there...
AWFUL inning…
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Finally an out!
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Peralta getting annoyed.
Couldn’t have done that two batters ago?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And now another strikeout...
…a few batters too late.
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Glaus strikes out...ONE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Blame Nieves.
That will help.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I blame Mench.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
But Mench is now Bench!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Peralta! Stop the bleeding, please!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
A-Gon K's looking...
STARE AT IT ALEX!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
IBB to Melky...
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Melkman gets the intentionals to bring Ross up with two on, two outs....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Desi gets to a grounder from Ross and gets the inning-ending force at second...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Woohoo Pudge bobblehead
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Doesn't look anything like him.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Does Pudge ground into a lot of DP's?
Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!!
Will Pudge be a backup when Ramos arrives?
Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, 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 17, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Will Pudge reach 3000 hits by the end of his career?
Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
But not for the Nats.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
How long will it take?
Julio Franco long?
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He might.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
No way he gets it next year;
No way the Nats re-up him in 2012.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
slow down Cowboy
Catcher is Defense first. Pudge is nice behind the plate.
Is the new Party John that good behind the plate? (I admittedly do not know).
Ramos defense is ahead of his offense.
He has poor plate discipline but some power.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Optimistically-speaking plenty of ML power.
Joe Mauer-lite.
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I hope you're right.
That’s why I’m following the guy.
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Brian McCann with the defense, maybe?
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No, Ramos is solid defensively.
People say his floor is solid defensive backup catcher.
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Well that's what I mean-- McCann offense with actual defensive ability
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He has nowhere near the polish of McCann offensively I think.
His BB rate, as doghouse has pointed out, is atrocious. The bat feels like Guzman with a some pop to me.
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I could definately live with .290 average and 20 HRS.
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That seems extremely optimistic.
Norris has a considerably better bat.
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I think the plate discipline can eventually become serviceable though
I see a .280/.340/.470 type of guy, 25 HR potential
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And that would be my optimistic projection
.270-ish/.330-ish/.450-ish with 20 HR as reasonable
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He can't walk?
I know dickle about pitching….but all one needs to BB (as a hitter) are calm nerves and a plan at the plate…
I hope his jumpiness transfers OK for handling Strassy, etc.
It's more plate discipline that's his problem right now
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Desi bobbles,
but doesn’t Desi.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
What an ugly, ugly inning. At least Peralta stopped the bleeding there.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hey look, they like Rigglemans too!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!
Michael Burgess, 2nd HR of the game!
Yo, BLS, care to change your mind?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nats gonna need more slots for AFL?
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Rizzo will jedi-mind trick Selig.
And we’ll have extra slots
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You get 6.
I think it’s 3 hitters. Norris, Burgess and one more to be determined. Maybe Milone, Peacock and one for the pitchers.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He's in low A.
No way.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He's fine.
I forgot where I was reading about the OF prospects and how somebody thinks the entire Hagerstown outfield will get promoted. He’s blazing fast, though. He got his 45th stolen base tonight.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Mrs D is being uncharacteristically positive about Kennedy.
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Adam Kennedy administering the PAIN!!!
To the OTHER team this Time!!!
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Professor Farnsworth on for Atlanta in the 7th....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Justin Maxwell 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 17, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
AK in for Peralta
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Mrs D's non-Kennedy-bashing is rewarded!
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Kennedy doubles!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell Melky it's all right, none of our LFs would have caught that either.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
The General K's swinging through the heater....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I appreciate the reference...
NatsTown: Where we hope for "next year" every year...
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 17, 2010 9:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Trivia: Most career hits vs Braves in Expos/Nats' franchise history????
A: Tim Wallach – 144.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, wouldn't it be nice if Desmond kept carrying the team tonight?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
He has already exceeded my Expectations for tonight.
Anything more is icing on teh cake.
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No such luck, Desi grounds out to first...4-2 ATL at the stretch....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess not.
Can you pass me that highly conductive copper rod?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I predict a Riggleman
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And I'm wrong.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Do we even have anyone left on the bench?
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
AK just hit last frame...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
That's who I meant. Him in for Gonzo.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Officially? Thrillie Harris and poor Hammer.
Also, Craig Stammen.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
So, Olsen really just collapsed like a house of cards, didn't he?
Damn shame, I tells ya!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Cigarettes are not good for stamina.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Ankiel grounds to first, Dunn blows it, and The General throws it by Slaten as he tries to cover...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Everyone is collapsing...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
My response to that last play (edited for content): Rats!
Dunn can’t handle the sharp grounder to yield a hit, Gonzalez turns it into the night’s first Desi. Terrible.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Our MASN guys are making Ankiel seem like a 5-tool guy
He can’t even play CF, sheesh
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Can't throw strikes either...
Mean, I know.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
But MASN says he can throw strikes from CF.
What a rocket of an arm!
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E: 3, 94.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Can't be an error on Dunn,
Has to be on Gonzalez.
But THAT ONE was a Dunn error. Holy crap.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Omar Infante walks, Two on, no outs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
Heyward grounds to first...and DUNN THROWS IT AWAY...
E: 95…Nats retake league 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 17, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're going to be bad at something...
It’s good to be really good at it…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 17, 2010 9:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you're going to be bad at something...
It’s good to be really bad at it…
NatsTown: Where we hope for "next year" every year...
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 17, 2010 9:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My good...
I mean bad…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 17, 2010 9:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Heh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes Adam that sailed on you
E: 3, 95
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DUNN!!
Oh, terrible.
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Kilgore says, Desmond couldn't have caught that if he were 13'7'' tall....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
We need a 13'8" shortstop then.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
We need Andre the Giant.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
From Grenoble? In the French Alps?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Prado drives in the Braves' fifth run with an RBI single to center...6-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, so much for keeping close.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Still a save situation!
For them…
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
This has become a laffer at this point.
I got better things to do than watch this bunch of FAIL.
See y’all tomorrow night. Hope Hudson FINALLY loses to the Nats tomorrow. Go LIVO!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Bye, Miss B...
YMMTC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The Magic Eight Ball sez: NOT LIKELY tonight.
Sighhhhhhhh.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
YMTC.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
NEVER GIVE UP!! NEVER SURRENDER!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
And actually understood. Go Nats!
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Haha
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p.s. that was supposed to be nice, just fyi haha
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NOW SCORE SOME RUNS (NATS)
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that would be nice
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Slaten's not getting any defensive help,
but he’s not pitching all that well either.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
He's throwing groundarz. It's not his fault.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Conrad walks to load bases...still no outs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Slaten done....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
STAMMEN DO SOMETHING
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Grounder to short, Desi almost throws it away...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Gets the lead runner at home,
Nieves leaps to catch the high throw, lands on the plate for the out.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Single; Walk; Error; Single, Walk
He really only deserved one out.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Yes, but neither run. Yet.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
The first run is earned for sure.
The second run will not be earned. Any run that scores before another out or error will be earned.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Actually, the second one was Infante, who just plain walked.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
But he should have been thrown out at second,
Dunn’s error negated that.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Gameday had them both earned.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Gameday is often wrong....
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
As it is this time.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Slaten downed to 2 Earned
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Yahoo says 4 runs, 1 earned.
I agree. The last two scored after 2 were out.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
As a scorer, I agree.
As someone reading Gameday…we’ll see when the box rolls around.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Desi almost pulled a Desi after a smart-i, and Nieves saved the day
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There's some good D.
How about another grounder at somebody Stammen?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Member when this game was moving all quick and stuff...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Now "it's taken like an hour"
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Gonzalez K's swinging...Melky drops a bloop single in short left, 8-2 Braves...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Double.
Rob
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thx
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Bummers. This is not our night.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The BABIP gods are not Craig Stammen's friend.
You hope next year he’ll get all of his luck back.
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I hope so
Apparently it doesn’t work like that according to GLB though
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That's just wrong.
Bloop double into no-man’s land scores a couple more.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I'm turning the game off now.
The baseball gods are against us.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Stammen gets Ross looking...stupid bloop 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 17, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
It's all right
I’m still enjoying Harpereen.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Well. Nothing left for us to do but sit on these chairs and eat some apples.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Takashi Saito on for 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 17, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Six outs to get six runs!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
5 to get 6...
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
No mo Chuck and Dave...
….listening to the Harrisburg game. Harrisburg blew the save. 3-3 bottom of the 9th, 2 out, Pahuta up, man on 2nd.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
First line of Talking Chop GameThread:
“Get your MUTE buttons ready, because Rob Dibble is coming for YOU!”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
Out of the mouths of babes....
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
That's pretty funny, actually.
I don’t have too much hate for those guys for the most part.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
'cept for their stat-padding one-word posts...heh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
And heh....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a different culture.
I’m not even but so mad about that one.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
No, not mad at all, j/k...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
"Groin"
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
heh groin
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Groin...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That would work on a robot ump.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Let's just say that Dunn will be hoping to forget this one soon.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
K no.3 for 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 17, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny, El Duque is on the hill trying to hold 'em down and earn a AA win.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
HIT FOR THE CYCLE WIL
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
NIEVES DOUBLES!!! MOAR KNEE-EVES!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Nieves
You can hope to contain him, and usually you can.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Except when you don't need to.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Next they'll be issuing bases-loaded intentional walks to him.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
But only when they have 10-run leads anyways
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Who is this guy, and what did he do with Wil Nieves?
On second thought, let’s keep this guy …
The boys seem to have lost a bit of focus
What with Zim and Dunn expanding the zone like that. However, the lack of focus seems to be helping Nieves.
Nieves is great at stepping up when you're so far behind that him doing well makes it even MORE humiliating.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Yikes
Sigh
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Perhaps it's the Braves' pitchers losing focus?
“Whew! I got past Zim and Dunn. Here comes an easy out!”
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Heh, Stammen looks sharp....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
Oooh. Drew Storen bobblehead night Friday!
We should have organized a meetup for that one!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
(at Potomac)
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
In Potomac?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a pity so many left this game,
it would be intriguing to gauge interest in this…
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I would certainly have interest.
We might need tickets ahead of time, though, given that Potomac is in a playoff race and it’s a bobblehead night.
Fanpost tomorrow and logistics?
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooh this sounds interesting
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Let's raise the flag...
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
It's a good idea, man.
I don’t think like that because of my transportation issues but it’s a good idea. I’d say put up a fanpost and let’s see what happens.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
P!
NATS!
P!
NATS!
P!
NATS!
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It IS a good idea
But unfortunately there’s no way I can get to Woodbridge on a weeknight. I work near the Hill, and it’s just too much traffic.
On the bright side, I can walk to Nationals Park :-)
Basically, we'd have to arrange a time and a metro pickup for the downtowners...
…I couldn’t drive there either.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
THat's close to Dale City right?
Hmm I might be interested before school starts
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It's this Friday.
P-Nats play near Potomac Mills. Woodbridge, off of the Prince William Parkway.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Evening game?
If so I think I’m in. How many bobbleheads are they carrying?
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1000
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Hmm 1900 start and 1000 bobbleheads. Sounds awesome
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Even on a Friday?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Friday can be the worst
It’s getaway traffic for people who work construction (etc) but whose families are in the boonies. Less of an effect with the economy where it is, but no guarantee of an easier time either.
Time the ride
to get on the HOV at 6:00, and you’ll have no problems.
Probably.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
otherwise take Indian Head Highway to 301 Bridge to Carmel Church, then backtrack on 95 and hope traffiic is not to bad going through Fredricksburg
LOL
How many miles is your little scenic route?
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
We should sing throughout the match
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Oh boy
I love football with all of my heart but man do I not enjoy vuvuzelas.
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Just what a poor college student can afford
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Well, if there's one thing one can say about games at Potomac
they ARE affordable.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Even concessions?
Well besides beer, that’s always cheap at minor league ballparks
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yikes
I might not survive the entire game then
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That would certainly work.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond throws out Ankiel and Infante....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Gonzo threw out Ankiel.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Misread gameday, thx...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Two-out single to center by Heyward....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
NMWHCT
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Prado singles right over Stammen's shoulder....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Stammen no longer sure where the strike zone is.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
(It's that place where they keep hitting things)
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Hinske singles through the right side, 9-2 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 17, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
Glaus doubles, 10-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
What happened here?
This was such a good game through 5.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Scott Olsen got cocky.
And/or needed a smoke.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
You'll miss the, ...uh, .... comeback?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
You keep using this word "comeback."
See my signature.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
To the pain.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Riggleman seems to have already accepted.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
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Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
You know you're having a bad day
When not only does Wil Nieves have your best batting average, he has your best SLG too.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
BERNADINA!! Robs Gonzalez of a hit, Braves of more runs with a diving grab on a low liner...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Nice play. Interestingly, a righty would not have been able to make that play.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
And he almost puts one out to left...Melky makes the grab....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Maxwell grounds to Prado at third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
HARRIS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Grounds to first...
Mike Minor gets first MLB W…[polite applause]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
[Golf clap]
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
WILLIE FOR STAMMEN
SCREW YOU RIGGLEMAN
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I hate when they do this.
The guy can actually hit. Let him hit.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, but Harris is paid to hit.
Not that any of this matters.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I suppose the real logic is that in this sitch, we can afford...
…a freak injury to Willie more than one to Stammen.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
He probably does it because he doesn't want to shame the veteran hitters.
These are people and Riggleman treats them like people.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Willie!
Eight runs down, one out left. The WPA margin reads “infinitesimal”.
And now it reads 0.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I'm going to go pour bleach in my eyes...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
Good luck with that.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Later all...I'll trade a Hondo bobblehead for a Storen one if anyone goes to Potomac...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 17, 2010 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
PYAPAL is super reliable
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