Washington Nationals At Arizona Diamondbacks: GameThread 106 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 8:36 PM EDT
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• For A Philadelphia Phillies Fan's Perspective Check Out The SBN's Phillies Site: The Good Phight.
• Tonight's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now:
Rodrigo Lopez
#13 / Pitcher / Arizona Diamondbacks
6-1
185
R
R
Dec 14, 1975
'09 Stats - (3-1), 7 G, 5 GS, 30.0 IP, 5.70 ERA, ERA+ = 75 4.23 FIP, 11 BB (3.30 BB/9), 19 K's (5.70 K/9), 1.77 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (5-9), 21 GS, 134.2 IP, 4.68 ERA, ERA+ = 96, 5.33 FIP, 41 BB (2.74 BB/9), 76 K's (5.08 K/9), 1.37 WHIP.
vs DC - (1-2), 3 GS, 18.1 IP, 20 H, 10 R, 10 ER, 2 HR, 2 BB, 11 K's, 4.91 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, .278 BAA.
Livan Hernandez
#61 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-2
245
R
R
Feb 20, 1975
'09 Stats - (9-12), 31 GS, 183.2 IP, 5.44 ERA, ERA+ = 76, 4.44 FIP, 67 BB (3.28 BB/9), 102 K's (5.00 K/9), 1.56 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (7-7), 21 GS, 137.0 IP, 3.22 ERA, ERA+ = 128, 3.78 FIP, 40 BB (2.63 BB/9), 73 K's (4.80 K/9), 1.26 WHIP.
vs AZ - (10-7), 20 GS, 134.2 IP, 134 H, 60 R, 56 ER, 13 HR, 62 BB, 87 K's, 3.74 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, .264 BAA.
• Livan vs The D-Backs:
Ryan Church - 1 for 5, .200 AVG.
Bobby Crosby - 2 for 10, .200 AVG, 1 3B, 1 RBI.
Stephen Drew - 2 for 10, .200 AVG, 1 2B.
Kelly Johnson - 3 for 14, .214 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Adam LaRoche - 10 for 38, .263 AVG, 6 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI's, 6 BB, 6 K's.
Miguel Montero - 2 for 4, .500 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Gerardo Parra - 2 for 5, .400 AVG, 2 RBI's.
Mark Reynolds - 4 for 9, .444 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Justin Upton - 0 for 5, .000 AVG.
Chris Young - 0 for 5, .000 AVG.
• Nats vs Lopez:
Adam Dunn - 0 for 1, .000 AVG.
Willie Harris - 1 for 4, .250 AVG.
Adam Kennedy - 5 for 26, .192 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's.
Michael Morse - 1 for 2, .500 AVG.
Ivan Rodriguez - 2 for 12, .167 AVG, 1 2B.
Ryan Zimmerman - 3 for 9, .333 AVG, 2 2B.
• LINKS:
"The issue here is what the Nationals didn't do: move Adam Dunn. He's due to be a free agent. In order to get draft picks in return, the Nationals would have to offer him arbitration, where Dunn could make as much as $15m were he to accept."
• MASNSports.com: Mike Rizzo - (w/Ben Goessling): "Looking back on a busy July"
"Mike Rizzo: I don't understand the concept of, they're frustrated with me. They knew exactly what we were asking for. The conversations were oftentimes short, because they knew what we were asking for. They didn't waver one bit throughout the process."
"Well see, Mike, the reason everyone else is frustrated is because, typically, these things are done via negotiation, and in a negotiation, both sides start with extreme positions, negotiate and eventually end up somewhere in the middle. They don't start with an extreme position and keep asking the other side reach to reach extreme position over and over again."
• Mr. Wilbon? Way To Go Nats!!!
• Who's Watching The Nationals?
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Finally here for one again...
Assumed tonight was an off day, really excited that we get to watch baseball!
im with ya there
same time this morning too so i doubt ill make it to the first pitch, nonetheless, GO NATS!
by TJL on Aug 2, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in it to win it.
Hopefully though, no extra innings.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I'll be in and out as consciousness allows.
Will probably be passed out by 11 with my laptop in my lap, Gameday still running.
heal, Lulu, heal!
by sweetpearacer on Aug 2, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Rodrigo Shtinks...
Better Pile On Tonight…Give Livo a Big Lead and Everyone Can Hit the Sack Early…!!!
EveryBody Hits…!!!
CuckOoooo….!!!
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 2, 2010 9:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
OT but...
…Hellickson is rocking the Twinkies in his MLB debut for Tampa. Can’t say there’s a bad outcome for me in that one; I like both teams. Pitching into the 7th and he’s allowed only two runs so far.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
'Specially at Home...
Supp on Failure JanqisFans…!!!
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 2, 2010 9:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
A talking head mentioned today that it took like 3 months for Gary Carter to go from #299 to 300
I’d kill for it to just take half that amount of time for ARod
I just want that contract to be a perpetual Yankees albatross.
The end of that deal could begin to ding the Yankees bottomless pit of money.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
'Curse of the A-Rod Mariner'...?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 2, 2010 9:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
first time poster, long time lurker
DC native but reside in AZ. excited to get to actually watch these games. feel free to refer to the d-backs as the d-bags. it’s surprisingly entertaining.
"hindsight is 50-50" - Steve Spurrier
by little stevie colter on Aug 2, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
Welcome....
“Everybody say, yeah!”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Now this one just sailed over my head, Quinner.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Who all seen the leprechaun say yeah!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nda_OSWeyn8
Probably just me, though…
You do have a good crew up there though
Pretty sure I’m going to get stuck with the DBacks broadcast on the ticket tonight (I live in SC). Mark Grace in the booth gives a little bit of comic relief, you can tell they have a lot of fun doing it…… unlike the “home team” Braves crew. God they are awful
“For once in my life, I have someone to talk to…”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Okay...
…that was probably one too many Little Stevie Wonder references…
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
DiPuglia is on WFED talking about Maya and international stuff
“having Livan and signing Orlando Hernadez helps a lot because those men are role models for Mr. Maya”.
“it’s a slow process but we’re making strides.” “we’re able to sign 37 players for a reasonable amount of money. We got about 5-8 players who have a chance to do something in the states”. “We were able to sign 3 guys who are already contributing in the GCL.” “When I first started scouting in 1995, there were probably 10 clubs that were aggressive in that market.” “international draft would that be good or not so good.” “I don’t know how they would be able to do something like that. There are a lot of similar names.” “A lot of these kids are not born in a hospital environment.” “Asia, when I was with Boston, we were really aggressive in Asia.” “But it’s a very competitive market over there.” “They’re more big league ready, but they’re more costly also.”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Is it a coincidence of scheduling or are the nats getting a lot more MASN1 love this season?
bmore isnt playing tonight so tonight’s not an example but it seems like it’s gone from no dc baseball to no dc baseball on TV to Angelos only allowing games to be broadcast when I’m at work to them playing second fiddle on MASN2 most nights to this.
It doesnt really matter to me either way because even though I have fios I dont have the HD tv but I’ve grown used to turning the TV to MASN2 only to find a bunch of orange lately. Funny thing is even though it doesn’t matter to me in practicality, i feel just a little bit better when nats are on 1 and bmore is on 2
Rotation getting even more crowded...
…Marquis’ line tonight for Syracuse: 6IP, 3H, 2R, 1ER, 2BB, 4K, 1HR
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I made the trip to Nats park for the first time this year
Just in time to see his 10 run first inning, last start vs the Brewers
My condolences, sir.
I think I was just listening to that monstrosity.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I was all geeked to be there. . .
The bright side is, I got to see every inch of the ballpark, since I wasn’t interested in watchin the game much. Went all kinds of exploring
Which Pitcher(s)...
Can the Nats Slip Through Waivers…?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 2, 2010 9:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't think he'd clear.
But they’re going to put several guys on waivers and then pull them back I guess.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
That would be such a good idea with Marquis....
…if it wasn’t for the second year of that contract. I wouldn’t be surprised if they float him and see what happens. The contract relief alone would be good.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The Morse lobbyists should not be scared by Maxwell this time around.
“What kind of role do you expect for maxwell?” “justin’s going to be used off the bench and be used in a pinch hitting situation.” “I don’t have a start pencilled in for him in the near future.”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
9:40? This is when I usually fall asleep editing the post game...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
Holder rocked again in Potomac.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Heh, Daniel Hudson highlights...stick it Chicago..
Enjoy Edwin Jackson.
IRWT!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
God I'm so glad we didn't get him. . .
Even in a multi player deal I don’t think he’s worth the gamble. Too much money for a coin flip
Funny how most (I'm sure not all) Nats fans are happy Dunn stayed...
…and the rest of the baseball world is wondering which team they’ll trade him to before the Waiver Deadline…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The DBacks Broadcast loves him
He’s not even on deck yet and they have the camera on him, and Grace and Darron Sutton are all excited and goofy about how good a guy Dunn is
Surprised by that...
…I didn’t think he’d distinguished himself as a D’Back.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Well the next thing they are doing is looking at their own dugout
trying to figure out what players are in it since it’s basically a AAAA team now. . . so maybe they have no one they know better to talk about
RZO's: No Rest for the Weary...
Sign Dunn, Harpa’….
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 2, 2010 9:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He loves his job.
That’s why you always see him behind home plate and at games still scouting his guys.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Dibs and Listach are going over defending against the double-steal
I say lets not let 2 on base at the same time….
Nyjer Morgan playing well.
So wished he’d been able to cross the plate after he did his job yesterday. 9 game hitting streak for Plush.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Don't want to jinx...
…The Brain reminds us that Lopez has allowed 18 of 19 steals.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nyjer Morgan's on....and picked...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Errrrr
Not the new and improved Nyjer tonight, huh?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
50/50 so far...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Not much SD
Never around on the weekends… lol
Obviously, I think I’m not the happiest guy in NatsTown right now.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I know your position on a lot of things.
You would have traded for Hudson I’m sure, and in the long run that probably would have been the best objective move.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Sums it up a bit
Tend to agree with the Rosenthal tweet that Rizzo was using the White Sox to drive interest more than anything.
But yeah… I’d have been content with Hudson + one of the bats that were being thrown around. Who knows…. Assuming that the White Sox were still willing to go Jackson + maybe they could have gotten Holmberg thrown in there, too (the other guy in the Jackson trade).
All moot now.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope you'll get your thoughts on record at some point.
That post on FJB about the Soriano trade was tremendously informative for me. I’m glad at least that the three other moves help the sting out of this. I’m not overjoyed yet. Certainly that game with the Dunn introduction and Zim walkoff is one of my all-time Nats fan highlights. But so was the Strasburg start, and the team has been I don’t know how many games under .500 since then.
I’m appreciating more and more about the human side and fan side of baseball and the fans are what make Dunn more valuable to us than some other teams, and that’s why they held him.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I imagine that the fans were the reason that they kept him around
In a sense, it sends a message that the team isn’t going to continually try and trade away players in the last year of their contract. It gives the impression that the team is moving forward, rather than trying to go in perpetual rebuilding mode.
Moreso than that, I truly don’t think that Rizzo got an offer that he liked enough. As all we’re privy to are rumors about what the offers were, I can’t really say whether he got an offer that probably should have been good enough to move him (in my eyes or the eyes of the general public). The whole situation played out positively and negatively for Rizzo in terms of his reputation both with Nats fans and around the league.
As for your question about my thoughts being on record, I’ll have something up by Wednesday at the latest. I was clearly the most outspoken of the “trade Dunn” people on the site, writing several articles about it leading up to the deadline. I see positives and I see negatives about not dealing him, and I’m going to try and give it a hardcore analytical approach from all angles. I’d have tried writing something up on Saturday, but my work week (restaurant biz) generally runs Thursday through Tuesday instead of the more traditional work week.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Should have read "a big part of" the reason they kept him around
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh.... and I know I get comprehensive with my thoughts sometimes
But this one may end up going realllllllllll long
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR CONTENT!!
I always enjoy your posts, BLS. Make it as length as you’d like.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
It's important that stuff like that gets surfaced....
…you also hope that some of the analysis and interview pieces gets some more visitors to trust us a bit and offer their thoughts.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hey, it's all good.
I don’t think Rizzo is a fan concerned. I think he is more Zim concerned, and he wanted to reward the core for doing well amidst adverse circumstances. I’ve posted elsewhere that Rizzo’s gambling on one of three things happening:
1) Dunn’s character and his genuine desire to remain in DC allowing him to at least win tiebreaking offers. No leaving for an immediate contender that matches the Nats.
2) The market for Dunn in the NL being not but so strong and Dunn not lying when he says he doesn’t want to DH.
3) His ability to draft effectively in a strong draft class, especially with extra money to go after overslot guys, should he be stuck with the picks leaving.
Jury’s still out, but I can at least understand the process. Had we not gotten Maya, I’d probably be critical because I’d think they are being overly optimistic about pitching. But as is, the jury is still out, and I remain a fan who roots for my team, wants to enjoy the joy of other fans who wanted Dunn, and trusts the FO in comparison to the perpetual fail of the previous administration.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I can see all of those angles, and I think it's good to reward Zimm
I assumed that he would progress as a player these past two years regardless of whether the team had gone out and gotten a bat like Dunn, but Dunn’s protection and experience certainly haven’t hurt his development.
My bet is that Rizzo tries to sneak Dunn through waivers to keep his options open, but there’s no way he’d clear them completely. Someone will place a claim (Boston would certainly, if he slipped that far down the pipeline) if only to block the competition.
Perhaps my biggest concern is that re-signing Dunn suddenly has to become the focus of the offseason. Dunn’s terrific, he’s popular with the fans, he’s a good clubhouse influence, and he and Zimm seem tight. That said, there may be better options (not saying at 1b) that the Nats could have tried to use that money to go after.
They still can, and it’s not my money. However, that’s a significant portion of the budget, and the decision not to trade him says that they have to show that they felt he was valuable beyond just putting a few more butts in the seats and a handful of extra curly Ws in the standings in the final two months of 2010.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
See that's the thing.
We really don’t know what the maximum budget is. And we have no idea how the Lerners will budget for a contending team. For a loser, it’s clear they won’t spend but so much. For a winner, they have to be listening to Ted Leonsis and see that there’s a time for getting aggressive if you ever want to break through the fleeting attentions of the potential Washington season ticket base. You hope that this is a sign that they are either going to be very aggressive with Dunn or spend the money on Dunn ably for other commodities.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The most frustrating thing about Soriano...
…is that they basically pocketed the money from not signing Soriano it seems to me. That kind of violated their trust with the fans because it made it seem that they were just trying to make money and built a reputation that they seemed to be whole hog in with Bowden’s cheap dumpster diving. In a lot of ways you have a contrast in styles. Ted Leonsis gets overagressive with spending when he first comes in. On the flip, the Lerners are probably overaggressive with saving and hurt themselves with the fans. You hope Strasburg and Harper will be worth the sacrifice. But the sacrifice reservoir from Nats fans is almost run dry. I don’t know if there’s a season ticket holder on this site who would have been happy if Dunn wasn’t resigned and these are the more knowledgable season ticket holders that take the time to join the community here.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
First hit and out as Morgan singles and gets picked by Rodrigo Lopez
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Lopez = BALKER
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Well, I was going to ask if we're still seeing "new Nyjer" tonight...
New Nyjer, same as the old Nyjer.
This Nyjer is getting on base more.
He’s still not showing a lot of baseball smarts, though.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Bernadina and Desi at the top was a one-game experiment...
Think Nyjer would be great batting eighth…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Nyjer, how can you get picked off by that guy?
[Facepalm] “That looked to me like a balk move.” [The Brain]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Kennedy walks in front of Zim....Don't get picked...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
it would have been nice for the bases to be loaded for Dunn
Don’t know why Cincy hates him, but the Arizona announcers LOVE him ( Dunn)
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Dunn's heavily debated in Cinci.
We’ve seen the deal some. You watch so many strikeouts in RBI situations and you get frustrated.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The Brain is convinced he's balking.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Adam Dunn apparently endeared himself to the D-Backs' announce team...
…in his short time in Arizona…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn takes a 1-2 bender for a called strike three...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer lines to center to score Kennedy, 1-0 Nats....get another 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 2, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And the Nats will take the lead...
wait? this is a road game? and we are winning?
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Let's not call it "winning" until we're somewhere towards the middle of the game.
heal, Lulu, heal!
by sweetpearacer on Aug 2, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
(reminding myself of Brewers game last Friday)
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
Just go with it, questioning things make leads explode...
#Ilearnedthisfrominception
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
The Hammer of Thor!
RBI base knock and a rising pitch count. Let’s get some more, boys.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Mr. National is on the mound...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
Kind of liking the late start time
Gave me a chance to watch Jeremy Hellickson’s debut for the Rays. Second best rookie starter I’ve seen this year…..
Topped off in the low 90s, but with nasty movement, fantastic change in the low 80s, late breaking curve in the 74-76 range. Great poise. 3 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 R, 6 K against a tough Twins team that was coming in on an 8 game winning streak.
Yeah I watched a lot of that too
He looked solid. Definitely looked like he had some years under his belt, great poise as you mentioned
What you watching it on?
I checked in with D’Back’s gamethread and the thread on Minorleagueball.com as well. Certainly lived up to expectations, and he was so dominant you almost wonder why they didn’t move somebody for the deal with Dunn or someone else.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I have Extra Innings
So watched the Rays feed on there. Remember, I don’t live in DC (St. Louis), so that’s how I watch the Nats games. Thankfully, since switching to DirecTV from my old cable company, I can get both feeds instead of whichever one the old cable company used to decide to carry.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Good stuff.
Extra Innings plus season tickets would be great treats for me when I get some more ducats.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Uh, oh. Angel Hernandez seems like he might be squeezing Livo a little bit.
Never a good sign.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
And it's the Heave Ho Joe crew.
Scrumptious.
/sarcasm’d
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Morgan stays with a line drive right to him by Chris Young...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Has Grizzy signed in yet to answer for his man Nyjer's brain freeze CS?
1-0 is ok, but it could be 2-0
Hey, Guys!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I imagine it's late for the grizzo.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hi, Miss B...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey!
Let’s keep Livo steady here….
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Angel "Make Sure You Notice Me" Hernandez might make it tough...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The Jowly Joe West and the Awful Angel Hernandez...
both embarrassments to humankind…sorry to sharing a species with those two!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
A boy named Sue...
…is almost as bad as a Mr. Hernandez named Angel.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Not even close...AH is just a major jerk.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Justin Upton with "the whiff"
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh, that's called the eephus...Livan gets Upton early with the cruel offspeed 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 2, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Well gee, I really wish they would show us the fun stuff you get to see when you go to the games...
Streakers, political banners, etc.
Nice work, Livo.
We need some innings from you. Our bullpen could be busy this series.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livo has to show the new crafty Cuban pitcher how it's done!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Glad we didn't move Livo at the deadline.
I imagine we got some inquiries, but I hope he’s back next year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Kennedy throws out the other slugger who didn't get dealt...
Yell at the D-Backs about LaRoche baseball writers!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
OMG? PUDE GOES DEEP!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
PUDE!!!!!!!!
It’s a Pudinger!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Pudinger?
Just didn’t want to let it pass unnoticed…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge + dinger = Pudinger
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh, I got it....
Just kidding. Sorry.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
PUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2-0 Good Guys!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Pudge says, "Keep that kid in AAA."
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
NUMBER 300 FOR PUDE!!
(As a catcher)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hey, Doghouse ...and Mrs. D
Groin..heh!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Heh...
…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 2, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
"Awwww," sez Mrs D.
“Groin right back at ya!”
???
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
300th HR as a catcher! Somebody go get that ball!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livo was robbed in his pinch hitting at bat yesterday.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Stammen said, "What I got to do to get an AB, coach? I'm better than half your position players as a hitter."
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Stammen still runs 'em out.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
So you watching Hellboy, your Pads or just otherwise occupied?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
My website is being a piece of crap
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
I totally forgot about everything as I shit a brick on my website
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Langauge, Allen! This is a family web site.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Euphemisms and/ or liberal use of asterisks is the norm around here.
Ex: s***
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Balky computers and websites can make anyone curse.
Hope you get it worked out.
Might I suggest that you use a collection of screen shots for your portfolio rather than linking out to the clients’ sites? Some of those load very slowly via your site and will hammer your bandwidth. Just a thought. It’s kind of a standard way to showcase some of your work. Plus if they change the site to junk you didn’t do, potential clients won’t see that. Been there, done that!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Eh my site is heavy on JS and for some reason an achived one became active
So I have to recode, it will take a week
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
And I'm actually working on that
Moar interactivity, it will be beyond crazy
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Good luck!
Let me know if you want me to got through it when you’re done.
There was some funky jittery stuff when I looked at it the other day.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Livan grounds to short, Morgan lines out there...2-0 Nats in the 2nd...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Moar runz, plz.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Patience, Grasshopper.
Wait til Zim, Dunn and Bernie get warmed up.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Miguel Montero flies out to Morgan on the track 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 2, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Mark Reynolds lines to left with one down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Livo sets up the double play.
Striking people out is too much work.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Bernie hurries trying to throw Reynolds out at third and drops Stephen Drew's grounder through 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 2, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Reynolds scores on a groundout by Parra, Kennedy with the slick fielding to get the out at least...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Livo needs good defense.
Bernadina could have been a bit better. Kennedy really helped out.
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Sounds like he made a nice play.
Is Guz leaving leading to renaissance for AK?
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Him or Gonzo or a long two months...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope so...he's consistently played better when he started as opposed to
PH or late defensive sub.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I think so.
You have to remember these guys are human beings. Knowing that he doesn’t have to look over his shoulder for at bats should help him play better.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The Ramos Report is...
…2-4, R, RBI and for the contact guys, no Ks. Syracuse loses 5-4, though. Somebody get Vilone off of that team, please. He’s got a 7.23 ERA and he’s been there a bunch. Leatherman also gave up some runs, and I’m sad to see him getting knocked around in the IL when he probably shouldn’t be anywhere above the Eastern League and probably belongs in Potomac.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
MOAR WALKZ PLZ.
I’ve heard that as the beef on his hitting—no patience. Good thing he doesn’t have Guz to reinforce his bad habits. Apply your Geenyus to him, Eckstein!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
OBP will be of interest, and you're right, he's got to get some walks.
If we could only fuse him and Norris into some kind of supercatcher. Right now, walks are the best part of his skill set. 3 walks for Norris tonight and probably still counting.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livan lets Angel Hernandez know how wide the zone really is...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
Livo minimizes the danger...
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
And Lopez actually throws his bat with the Nieves-Jump-Over-the-Pllate Strike 3.
Looked really bad.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Wow great footage of Vinny Castilla in a Nats uniform...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
I was going to alert Screech on Twitter til Grace called him terrible...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim K's looking at a fastball high and outside...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
So Zim K's looking at ball 4.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Angel Hernandez continues to be TERRIBLE.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
DUNN0R!!
BOOOM!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hee, hee--splash hit on the rebound.
Clears the swimming pool then bounces back into it off on an empty seat!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!
3-1 Good Guys!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
SHAKE N BAKE!! SHAKE N BAKE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
I'll never get tired of posting this:
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
And you never should.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Oddly, I never get tired of seeing 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 2, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
"Agreed!" agrees Mrs Doghouse with a grin...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
It's the big bubblegum bubble that makes it.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
KONG SMASH!!
And blow cool pink bubble.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
MOAR KONG!!!!!!!!!!!
“HE CLEARED THE SWIMMING POOL BY ABOUT 10 ROWS!!!!” “I was worried that one might scrape the roof!”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Let's just say we'll be checking with the highlights for that one.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
What's the ground rule if it bounces off the roof?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
It still counted in Olympic Stadium...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Just looked it up on MLB - doesn't say anything about it
From the web site
Ball hits centerfield wall, girders or face of overhang in center field, between yellow lines and bounces back to field – IN PLAY. Ball hits center field wall between yellow lines and caroms over shorter fence – HOME RUN.
- Ball hits above yellow line in batters eye and bounces back to field – HOME RUN. Ball hits yellow line and bounces back – IN PLAY.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/umpires/ground_rules.jsp#ARI
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Huh. I guess it would depend on whether it landed on the field, then?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
And whether it landed in fair or foul territory. And if caught it's a flyout.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
If over fair territory, ball's in play as fair. If over foul territory, foul ball, ball is dead.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
got that from the official MLB ground rules for Chase Field
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Correction: if over fair territory, ball judged by where it lands.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
It landed in the pool anyway ...
the kids fished it out and threw it back on the field … boy these AZ announcers really love Dunn and Livo … they are talking about them more than their guys … Grace said he was there for Screech’s birth … I think I like Grace more than Dibble …
Grace seems just crazy aw, shucks cool to me from when I've heard him on national broadcasts.
I don’t remember whether I like him for tactics or strategy but you get the sense that teammates must have loved to play with him.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
WTH is Angel Hernandez doing with Livan? Holding the ball and lecturing him...
Get behind the plate, jerk.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
And livo gets the 1-2-3 inning...
Still 3-1 Good Guys
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Just flipped to the local game here in STL for a minute
McDoody’s in, and things are not going swimmingly.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
THROW MOAR STRIKEZ!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't jinx Bernie.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Well
Save for the intentional walk to the former Cardinal draft pick (three times dealt) Brett Wallace, McDougal didn’t walk anyone. The mess started with Jason Motte walking two. McDougal just got out of it, but surrendered the go-ahead run in the process.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
He's a Cardinal...
…I appreciate his nationals service but I hope he gets tattooed. I think the only time I could root for the Cardinals if they played the Phillies in the playoffs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Ooooohhhhhh... Scathing!
I root for the Cardinals 156 games a year…. but, well… I live here.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Macdougal...
…sign at your fan’s eyes peril. The man’s K/BB is awful, awful. Instead of MLB the 7th or 8th he should be Mac the 9th in AA or AAA somewhere.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Miss Iowa (the real one) is better than Balester.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Awww...I kind of appreciated what macDougal did for the Nats last year.
A lot too interesting some times, but he was better than anyone else.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Them's fighting words amongst the Expos lobby methinks.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
All props to Bally. I like him. He's an awesome dude.
His pitching just varies between “kinda good” and “absolutely terrible” with no room in between.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Sure...
…like I said elsewhere, he was one pitch from getting through that inning and making some more progress towards cementing his status as a guy to look at for next year’s bullpen.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Support Bally!!Don't trash him...he's still throwing 96, 97 and he's still young...
If gets it together with that nasty bender he could be very useful…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
We gotta do something about the stash.
With Detwiler’s regrettable…. whatever… all over his jaw, I’m betting quite concerned about the rotation’s facial hair.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Goatee contests for everyone.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I'd rather have Balester than MacDougal.
But I’d rather have Balester in AAA. Balester’s velocity is solid, and if he harvests his stuff can be a solid and affordable relief contributor.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Agree to disagree on this one methinks.
He’s also had mutltiple MLB relief opportunities to show that he is not capable of getting the ball over the plate consistently. Bally had a hard time getting through the rotation multiple times as a starter and probably didn’t have the makeup to construct a game multiple times through with MLB hitters. He needs more control over his high velocity stuff, but I was impressed with what I saw both nights, and i wish that he had gotten the one pitch he needed to be the hero yesterday. I’m always going to be biased in front of our homegrown guys, though.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Bernie flies to deeeeep center, and Chris Young makes a nice over-the-shoulder catch a step in front of the wall..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
Pude, stop swinging at first pitches
Second? Fine.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Even Desi's (mostly) learned that one.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Desi's learned, double to center that Chris Young misplays...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Desi's double wasted cause he's batting eighth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He hit his 300th HR as a catcher, he's forgiven for the night....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Roderigo doesn't seem to be fooling many...
"We're starting to get into Plush mode," Nyjer Morgan said
"Desmond is guy who's always thinking that way out of the box, he's thinking double out of the box unless it's a single."
You can fault Desmond for his mental game and for his approach at the plate sometimes, but you can’t fault his hustle.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Only when he hustles past a ball.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
He gets to the balls...
…it’s one happens after that that gets him into trouble.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh, things looking even worse for Manny in Cleveland....
Carlos Santana carted off field after he has his leg bent in half on a play at home….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
That's possible?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Other side of the fence here
I hate the Red Sox more than the Yankees. At least the Yankees come out and say they’re going to spend what it takes to win. The Red Sox complain about the Yankees and then just outspend everyone else. They rank a clear #1 on my MLB teams that I just can’t stand list.
That said, reports (from the Indians broadcasters… again, haven’t seen the replay. Don’t know if he got run over or if it was a hook slide that caught him wrong or what… I know that Kalish was out on the play) were that it was a clean play.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Both are pretty much equally evil to me.
BoSox fan base seems worth and is certainly more of a local problem than the Yankees. Yankees are a menace to the economic structure of baseball.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
They've forgotten '04
Since then, they get no sympathy. All sympathy to the Cubbies.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
For me, it depends on the time and place.
When I was at USF, and the Rays made the playoffs, all the Red Sox fans came out of the woodwork to be assholes.
I’ve heard local Yankees fans talking/fantasizing about the day Strasburg’s in pinstripes. I think for now, the Yanks fans are the worst.
I just hate both.
Needs moar dingerz.
Ugh.....
Sounds more painful than actually being an Indians fan
Fixed
Sounds more painful than actually being an Indians fan Indian.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Confused...
player or a Native American?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Player.
Sorry.
Actually, I kinda like the Indians. Went to college up that way.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Sensitive stuff for some so I checked....
…personally a ‘Skins fan whose ambivalent over the nickname and wouldn’t mind a change to something more Warriors related. Never happen with the consequences to the Danny brand. Plus he’s seen how the Wizards get blasted locally for the Bullets name change.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
No, good call.
Agreed on the ’Skins. How bout the “Washington Natives?”
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
"B" stands for Baltimore.
Had to be one of the reasons the name was changed other than what happened to Shmir Perez.
Yeah.... flipped to that game after he was injured
Didn’t see the replay, but saw them wrapping him up and carrying him to the cart. Looks done for (at least) the year. A real shame for him, and a shame for our former Mannyger.
The plus for our old Mannyger is that they got something for Kearns (not much, but…….) and they now have their best relief pitcher in the closer’s role without having to showcase Kerry Wood instead of him.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus, a little birdie told me that former Manny friend...
…Wil Nieves could clear waivers and help him out some if he’s looking for some help.
just sayin’
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hehe
For the same reason that I was happy they dealt Guzman (which I’d have been happy about even if they didn’t get some minor league depth in return), I’d love to see them let Nieves head to Cleveland via a waiver deal. All he’d be worth is cash, but the Nats could then evaluate the future a little better.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
So sad....
…he was one of the few reasons to keep watching the Indians this year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Well.... Let's hope we don't see shades of Ray Fosse
Santana looks like he’s on his way to a really promising career, and he’s still a 24-year-old rookie. Fosse’s career pretty much ended with that play. I certainly wish Santana the best and hope to see him back on the field next year at some point.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh.... and the Fosse play qualifies as dirty, kind of
Come on… it was the friggin’ All Star Game.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Livan gets a cigar for striking out LaRoche!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Livo saves cigars for his Cuban brethren...
“one for me, one for El Duque, for one for Mays”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livan's talking to Hernandez, to Miguel Montero...
Livan’s talking to everyone and rolling through four….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
But he leaves the affairs with younger women to Batista.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Morgan...no longer.
Next up, Kennedy
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Lines to the track in right, Upton's there, two down...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Stephen Drew throws out Zim...3-1 Nats after four....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
...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 2, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Still worried.
MOAR RUNZ
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Drew bounces one off Livo and it makes it impossible for Kennedy to get the throw to first in time...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Livan's mandatory hit of the inning.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Desmond fouls up another rundown?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
E. 27 for Desi...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Never mind...
Mental error though…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
ME: 15 or so...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
more like 20.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Players who have 6 years in the minors should not have this many ME's...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Fixed
Players who have 6 years in the minors should not have this many ME’s…
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
So true...
Players who are not in little leagues should not have this many ME’s…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You are rather fortunate that there is no Espinosa on the blogger farm...
…to depose you if you continue to slack for the next year of so. ;-)
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DUNN D!! AND THEN NO!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Send in the clowns
Nice stab by Dunn, but what the hellboy was that?
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
They are offensive defensively.
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by souldrummer on Aug 2, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Second most.
Most basic is the simple 5-3 grounder.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Those Stammen bunt attempts over the weekend were truly horrifying.
Almost as horrifying as Riggles asking him to bunt in the first place as a .600plus OPS guy with men on 1st and 2nd and one out. Riggles appears to believe that Stammen can’t actually hit because it’s physically impossible for pitcher’s to hit. The one thing that the guy obviously does well he gives him little chance to deliever on. Stammen’s hitting ability should allow him to stay in games longer (save pinch hitters), get the position player treatment for sacrifice bunts (because he can’t bunt and hits well), and earn him the occasional pinch hitting appearance.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Second botched run down in the last week or so for Desmond.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Time for you to comment on the fanpost to your right.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Desmond with yet another E...or it should be an E....
dropped the frakking ball during the rundown!
WAKE UP, DESMOND!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
No, they got an out so it won't be an E.
Officially, at least.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
That is one play where you should be able to assume a DP...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, it was supposed to be Zim backing up second...
But yea, Desi got in the way…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The way he does frequently when Zim is drifting back to make a catch.
Desmond needs to play his area really well before he tries to play everyone else’s zone.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
And thankfully the D'Backs don't make the Nats pay
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
Oh God Lannan.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Lannan wasn't horrible last time.
He only went 5, but it could have been a worse outing.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"Could have been worse" /= "good"
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Yeah, it could have been Marquis bad.
But it wasn’t good.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
You may get a chance to see Marquis soon enough.
He might be the next man on deck with his solid start at AAA tonight.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livo pops Chris Young up to end the bottom of the 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 2, 2010 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Still 3-1 Good Guys....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn pops out to second....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
Nice play, Drew. But Hammer was safe...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Dan Bellino is the one...
…that called the obstruction play on Ian Desmond and the bawk call on Livan Hernandez The Brain reminds us. I plan to stay on The Brain’s good side. That elephant never forgets.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Neither is Riggles or Livo...
…and they appear to take especial joy in making them pay for that. Did anyone see Joe West and the batter’s box episode last night?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Blake's back foot is outside of the batter's box.
So Joe West asks for Blake’s bat and marks the back line of the batter’s box with Blake’s bat. Joe Morgan and the Sunday night crew are saying “Joe West showed him up.” MLB’s continued tolerance him is unforgivable. If he gets to ump any postseason games, I hope there’s a fan revolt.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Ah yes, the Heave Ho Joe crew strikes again...
…and clearly misses the call.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-PLAY!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
LAAAAAAAASSSSIK!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"He kicked that call by a good bit." [the Brain]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I, for one, welcome our new robot umpires
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Still finalizing the bells and whistles, but they could be ready next week:
Sees perfectly…can’t sing a note….and doesn’t throw anyone out for spite
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
by MissB on Aug 2, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wind it up!
Rec’d.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He got a hit in the 1st to drive in the first run.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Bernie pops out to short, still 3-1, Rodrigo rolling...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Long fly ball from Kelly Johnson to Tony Plush in 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 2, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
Zim leaps for a broken bat liner by Mr. Upton...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
And Livo's 64mph curveball strikes again!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiivo!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
How does that pitch break a bat?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It didn't
It just separated the already broken pieces from when LaRoche banged it on the plate.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
That is one stupid idea....
…they have oversized Diamondbacks greats race in a President’s Race style race in which Mark Grace has never one.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Saw those in ESPNMag this week, the Randy one is frightening....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
How do you make a 6'10 man into an "over-sized" figure???
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It's actually just a life-size replica, even the head...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That was exactly the response I was looking for...
Thank you…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Two hits? Pudge?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It's been a while...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
First base ump gets the call right when Desmond reaches on a grounder to short that Drew dives for and stabs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
"I thought he still had a play at second, really his only play" [The Voice]
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Livo putting on a bunting clinic...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Nice bunt, Livo!
The man helps himself.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
"Livan can bunt..." - Steve McCatty to Nats' pitchers....
[Not a real quote.]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Squeeze! [just kidding]
Not with Pudge.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nor with an infield single...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Nyjer, nyjer, nyjer.
Not your best night at the plate.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He just broke a bat though
So he’s got that going for him……….which is nice………
Pudge thrown out at home on a grounder to LaRoche...Montero beats the old master...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
Why was Pude even running?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
To me that's not a bad call
- With Nyjer running you know that he won’t get doubled up on a home-1st play
- If you don’t run he’s out at first anyway
I think assuming one out on an infield hit, it’s worth the gamble to score knowing if you don’t there’s a man on 3rd anyway with the same amount of outs there would have been had you not tried to score. . . or something like that
Pude looked safe on that one...
ROBOT UMPS!!!!! Nah, just kidding, impossible play to call…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
True, but the ball beat him...
Catchers will get that call 99 times out of 100…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially with Angel hernandez behind the plate.
He gets them all wrong.
LASSSSS—-IKKKK
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
He doesn't need LASIK...
He needs to find another job!!!
The former, current, future, and forever star of the Washington Nationals. Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Employee No. 44, Adam DUNN!!!!!!!!
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
RO! BOT! UMPS! RO!! BOT!! UMPS!! RO!!! BOT!!! UMPS!!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
New park chant
UMP-NEEDS-LAAAAA-SIKKKK clap, clap, clap clap clap
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
by Jorgath on Aug 2, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
C'mon this is the new and improved AK 47.
’Is this the spot for Nyjer to run here?" [The Voice]
“Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!” screams souldrummer.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Morgan takes second as the D-backs have a pickoff play on Desi at 3rd...
…he’s back in time.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Souldrummer Fail!
SB, Plush.
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Montero tries to catch Desi cheating as Morgan steals 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 2, 2010 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
But you can do it for the team, right?
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
So, who else is looking forward to Justin Beiber's memoir?
Yes, really. Sorry, Patrick, writing is dead.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
What is he 12?
Does he have any memories?
More media idiocy.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
He has 5 minutes....
…which he prays he can stretch into 5 years.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Or maybe 6 minutes...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Will he fondly recall his infancy? What the ---- is he going to write about...
[Leaps from window…realizes he’s on first floor]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
"At least one chapter on his hair," offers Mrs. Doghouse
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
by Doghouse on Aug 2, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1...
…too many chapters.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Obviously, zero chapters on his voice...
need one to be able to recall something.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Heh, that got a full-on guffaw from Mrs D.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Pitch to AK Punk
Oh wait…. feel free to pitch around him!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
RISP FAIL.
Again.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
AK takes an ugly swing on a 3-2 breaking ball...
Inning over…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Kennedy administration chooses poor foreign policy.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livo is the new wielder of John Lannan's BABIP defying powers.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livo's BABIP is so low because he locates his pitches so well...
Same was true with Lannan, until this year…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Miguel Montero wants to hit one out off Livan...
He can not.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
Livo is too wily.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Mr. Reynolds just likes watching Livo pitch
Forgot he’s supposed to bat.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiivo!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Those are some mighty fine smokables...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, Reynolds. Sorry...better luck next time...
STARE AT 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 2, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Save your dingers for the Phillies, Reynolds!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Livo! Let's see another icon, SD!
Smoke ’em if ya got ’em!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He always looks like that.
Batting Stance Guy’s impression of him batting is hilarious…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
It's the whole lineup from a game last week
With a bonus Ray Knight impression, heh.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Great link
The “Rated Rookie” shirt is a total win
(Never though I'd say this)
MOAR LIVO!!!!!!!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
We are truly privileged to watch this old man pitch like this.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I resent that
His (listed) age says he’s five whole months older than I am!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
At least he's OLDER than you...
[grumbles…]
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Baseball years are different than human years...
…otherwise I’d be old too. And we can’t have that.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
MOAR....MOAR LIVO!!!!
He’s the bestest.
Two stars ago when he pitched a complete game was truly one of the most fun and satisfying games to watch.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
9 straight D'Backs go down.
Personally, I’d like to see Livo keep this up. I have much less faith in our bullpen these days and Livo seems like he’s on tonight. Of course, these decisions would be easier with some more runs. Your move, offense.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
"You mean the PATCHWORK bullpen," snorts Mrs Doghouse.
Then she starts cursing softly under her breath. Let’s hope we get another CG out of Livo!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hasn't allowed a hit since the second as Mr. Kilgore points out on Twitter....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Not true...
Stephen Drew had one in the 4th…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah you're right...missed one skipping through 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 2, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
5th...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon, I'd love to see Livo go 8, and Storen pick up SAVE #1...
Imagine going from 86 through 8 to 96 in inning # 9…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we should give Clippard a chance for BS #10
just kidding
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Please, dear god, NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't that be 3 straight days for Storen?
If they are truly serious about the bullpen by committee thing you’d expect Burnett or Peaches for the save after 6 outs from Storen yesterday. Storen was impressive yesterday after he got that long out with Nyjer’s help.
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It would be three straight days
More importantly, he went two innings yesterday. Still, didn’t throw a ton of pitches to get there.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Would you want him to go a fourth if he was needed tomorrow, though?
Be nice if they could get an extra run and try to save him.
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Yea...
Forgot that Phillies series only ended yesterday. Feels like years ago…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It's all persepective..."old man" for a baseball player...
a callow youth in real life!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Nice save, Miss B.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
But it's true....and....
I’m old…for real.
Perspective.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Bullpen could use a day off...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Demel gets a flyout from Zim and gets Dunn chasing, get your glove, Livo....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
Good luck sir. Will text updates if you 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 2, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You're going to be in the hospital?
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Finally getting my back fixed. Steadily getting worse for 3 or 4 years.
Laminectomy and fusion of L4-L5.
At least I get out of working until after football season starts. FSU at Oklahoma on Sept. 11, then back to work.
Go Nats.
Take care, Roscoe....
Fingers crossed for you.
Hey…let me know if you need anything when you get home since I live near you.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I extend my greatest prayers for a speedy recovery good sir. God speed and go Nats.
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Sleep is for the weak...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, just kidding...
GET WELL, and BE BACK SOON!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope you're doing well Roscoe and see you soon.
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Heh, can't screw up a call on that one!
Nice hit, Josh.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hammer just missed it
But we’ll take the double. Good to get him going
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
RT @GordonEdes: Tribe manager Manny Acta on Santana: “He tested well with trainers, meaning that they don’t feel he has any serious damage”
I can't believe that after watching that play in slow motion....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope he's all right.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
81 pitches through 8?
There is much to emulate here. Are you paying attention, rest of the rotation?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
81 pitches through 7
just sayin’
The 0 pitch inning is a rather challenging feat.
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Sorry, math is hard.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Looks like you picked the wrong sport...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
That's just ridiculous....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard Justin Maxwell was dressed, so I figure’d I’d come up from the minors too.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
The mage...
…has come to watch fellow magician Livo wield his eephus spell.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
In my MLB The show pitching games, I’d always take the eephus and make it my best pitch.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
Same here...
My guy has won 3 Cy Young’s in his first 4 season…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it September callups already?
Come up anytime, WM! Plenty of magic in the house tonight.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
STARE AT IT PARRA!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Heh!! LIVO Hernandez is my hero!!
I’m going to wear my Expos’ Livan name and number t-shirt for every Livo start from now on….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
"Probably no need to talk to Livan Hernandez on the mound..."
“…but there are only but so many ways you can stall for time for the bullpen.” [the Voice]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Uh-oh, Livan finally allows a free pass.
This looks like it for Livo tonight.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Pinh hitter Tony Abreu mocks his teammates with a pinch hit single...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
Time for a chat....
This McChatty Is Brought To You By Federal Baseball.com:
Federal Baseball.com: Laughs As Mark Grace Says Livan’s Not Listening To A Word McCatty Says.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
Livo walks Chris Young to put two on....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And Livo's done for the night...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
LIVO...Livo...Livo!
Clap, clap…clap, clap, clap.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I as standing in my den clapping for Livo as Riggles came out!
Just so you know! Livo, you’re the man!
Give Livo at least one more Riggles.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nope...Riggleman was getting bored....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Please not Clippard
Please…………………
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Whassup, rook.
Make him carry the bats, he’s a Blue Devils fan.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hey, where'd he go?
I was just funnin you, sir/madam.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Robbob's favorite...
….the Riggles double switch.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
How is this one going to come back to haunt us?
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Painfully and soon?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
FIX YOUR CAP!
Punk kids.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Keep that cap the way it is!!!!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, Charlie almost sounded surprised as he called, "Fastball... strike two!"
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Kelly Johnson fouls off a full-count slider...
What now, Pudge?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
SIT DOWN, KELLY!!! Johnson swings at ball four!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Burnett vs Upton...
3-0 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 2, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
And so Burnett immeadiately goes 3-0 on the next hitter...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
And Upton swings at the 3-0 pitch? Really?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He was feeling lucky...
He was also feeling stupid…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibbs came up with that one....
(credit where it’s due)
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Nope...the song is actually Blue Bayou, but Dibbs
turned the phrase into Blew By You.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
CROOKED CAP!!!!
Torments The Faithful, then delivers a K!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Souldrummer...whqat is Lannan's avatar?
I couldn’t remember yesterday while you were at the game.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Green light = out #3...
…3-0 pitch bounced to short, and Livo’s out with the lead!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Alternately, SCORE MOAR RUNZ!
That way we don’t have to work Storen more tonight. Let Batista have another inning. C’mon guys! Score ’em for Miss Iowa!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
[Reconsiders having Kirk Gibson as Nats' Manager]...
Hopes Upton didn’t do that himself…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Been so long, I didn't put in in my bookmarks.
I’ll find it, though, I remember what it was.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He should have a DP icon, instead of a K icon...
Strikeouts waste pitches…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Should have a grounder image since he doesn't get many SOs.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Here's Lannan's avatar.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh...Cool Hand...
sorry …too cool for Lannan.
Eggs would be my vote since he’s laid so many.
heh
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
STOREN WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
Can't wait for career save #1/4,000...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Desi makes a bid, but it dies at the track.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Yay.
Whew.
Too tight to test Clip tonight.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Riggles seems extremely down on Clippard now.
Some of those 6 outs that Peralta would have been Clippard’s otherwise.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I really hope so....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow...Willie ..what a TOTAL waste of an AB.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
That ground ball...
…was Wee Willie Harris.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
STOREN
Needs a closing theme…. suggestions welcome!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
How 'bout Hell's Bells???
Oh, wait…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He has a song about a country boy with a large-tired truck.
Apparently it impresses a local girl, who asks for a ride.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Storen's getting loose.
Will be interesting to see how Riggles plays it. The Brain suggest Burnett to start it off with the two lefties and Storen to face the righties. That would make sense given Storen’s splits so far. Storen’s got to improve against lefties if he’s going to be a legit big league closer.
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That's how they're doing it...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 2, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why they call him The Brain...
…and one of the reasons I like listening to Dave. The Brain suggests that Burnett will get to finish the save unless Montero gets on since there’s two lefties after Reynolds. “Surprised they’re not pinch hitting because their bench is right handed.” [The Brain]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
WE WANT STOREN!!!
BOO BURNETT’S BACK TO FACE LaRoche…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
Burnett gets LaRoche swinging...!!!! MOAR FIRE!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Miguel Montero...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
And now the GROUNDER!
TWO!!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Nice play
Rays win, Death Star loses, West Coast bias prevailing, and my website working again. Woohoo
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Flagged...
…no Nats win included.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
That was just a brain fart. Go Nats
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
And the Nats hadn't won yet, they won seconds later
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Burnett stays on for save opp...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Montero grounds out to short....TWO!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 2, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Grounder to Des, and that's two!
Riggles is thinking about it, but staying put
by bluelineswinger on Aug 2, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
5-3! NATIONALS WIN!!
At 11:59. Nice.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
2hr, 20 min? Thanks, 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 3, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Livo says...
…“Put this in the early edition of your papers, WaPo.”
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Burnett burns the haters!
I’d like to see him get it. He’s earned it.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Zim throws out Reynolds, Nats Win!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 2, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take it
Another nice curly W. Don’t want to jinx it, but team’s playing well right now
by bluelineswinger on Aug 3, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Need to tack on moar road wins
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Don't need Storen tonight...
JAUNTY’S GOT IT!!!!!!!! KEEP THE HAT THE WAY IT IS!!!!!!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
STRAIGHTEN THAT CAP!! PUNK!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 3, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
WAY TO GO, BURNETT......JAUNTY TIME!!!!!!!
CLAP, CLAP…CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!!1
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Livo shows East Coast Bias.
Ends the game before midnight on the East Coast.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
9:40 for the next 3 days....
Get some sleep..
[ignores own advice]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 3, 2010 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
Later all...
Punching out and enjoying the memory of Livan’s great outing….8-7!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space 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 3, 2010 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
The crafty vets Pudge and Livo show the kidz how to play the game!
Sweet!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Yep.
Livo’s been such a large part of the respectable performance of this team. Would be so wonderful if he could help put the bookend on the resurgence of the team.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Without Stras, Livo's the only pitcher who usually gets to the seventh ...
effectively …
until his apprentice Yoda Yunieski arrives … betcha didn’t know Yoda was Livo’s apprentice?
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