Washington Nationals At Philadelphia Phillies: GameThread 122 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 5:00 PM EDT
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• Today's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now:
Roy Halladay
#34 / Pitcher / Philadelphia Phillies
6-6
230
R
R
May 14, 1977
'09 Stats - (17-10), 32 GS, 239.0 IP, 2.79 ERA, ERA+ = 156, 3.06 FIP, 35 BB (1.32 K/9), 208 K's (7.83 K/9), 1.13 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (15-8), 25 GS, 193.0 IP, 2.24 ERA, ERA+ = 184, 2.64 FIP, 22 BB (1.03 BB/9), 175 K's (8.16 K/9), 1.01 WHIP.
vs DC - (6-1), 10 G, 9 GS, 66.2 IP, 56 H, 20 R, 18 ER, 6 HR's, 10 BB (1.35 BB/9), 53 K's (7.16 K/9), 2.43 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, .229 BAA.
Jason Marquis
#21 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-1
210
L
R
Aug 21, 1978
'09 Stats - (15-13), 33 GS, 216.0 IP, 4.04 ERA, ERA+ = 113, 4.10 FIP, 80 BB (3.33 BB/9), 115 K's (4.79 K/9), 1.38 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (0-5), 5 GS, 16.1 IP, 14.33 ERA, ERA+ = 29, 8.66 FIP, 10 BB (5.51 BB/9), 8 K's (4.41 K/9), 2.45 WHIP.
vs PHI - (5-5), 21 G, 14 GS, 86.1 IP, 90 H, 54 R, 50 ER, 7 HR, 56 BB (5.73 BB/9), 48 K's (5.00 K/9), 5.21 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, .274 BAA.
• Marquis vs Philly:
Ryan Howard - 4 for 15, .267 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI's.
Raul Ibanez - 1 for 9, .111 AVG, 1 2B, 3 RBI's.
Placido Polanco - 3 for 15, .200 AVG, 1 2B, 2 RBI's.
Jimmy Rollins - 5 for 36, .139 AVG, 1 2B, 2 RBI's.
Carlos Ruiz - 2 for 5, .400 AVG.
Chase Utley - 11 for 23, .478 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI's.
Shane Victorino - 1 for 6, .167 AVG.
Jason Werth - 6 for 12, .500 AVG, 2 2B, 2 HR's, 3 RBI's.
• Nats vs Halladay:
Ian Desmond - 0 for 2, .000 AVG.
Adam Dunn - 3 for 10, .300 AVG, 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 BB, 5 K's.
Willie Harris - 0 for 5, .000 AVG.
Adam Kennedy - 9 for 30, .300 AVG, 2 2B, 2 RBI's, 1BB, 9 K's.
Nyjer Morgan - 1 for 7, .143 AVG.
Ivan Rodriguez - 13 for 32, .406 AVG, 3 2B, 2 HR's, 5 RBI's.
Ryan Zimmerman - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 2 2B, 2 RBI's.
• Marquis 2010 Splits vs Philly: (0-2), 12.96 ERA, 2 GS, 8.1 IP, 14 H, 13 R, 12 ER, 2 HR's, 5 BB, 3 K's, 2.28 WHIP.
• Mr. Wilbon? Way To Go Nats!!!
• Who's Watching The Nationals?
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In Marquis we trust.
We trust that he will be an utterly mediocre pitcher with occasional moments of awesomeness and occasional moments of being terrible.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Occasional moments of awesomeness ...
You keep using that phrase. I do not think it means what you think it means
Awesome and spectacular failure!
That offends the gods!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
It means moments that SHOULD be terrible
But that our defense uses to create miracles.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
We trust that he will be good enough
that the Phillies will trade Jarred Cosart for him.
Needs moar dingerz.
It will be amazing if we won tonight!! (wishful thinking)
Marquis VS. Halladay
Wow talk about a mismatch.
No, that's just improbable. True wishful thinking looks like this:
It will be amazing if we win every single game left in the season and everyone else does so terribly that we somehow make the playoffs!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
One in a hundred chance
Fortunately, we only have to play this matchup once … so here’s hoping it’s the magic one game! Never Give Up! Never Surrender!
Pity it's not a one-in-a-million chance
We’d get those 9 times out of 10.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Ha!
“You’re onnnnnnnnnnnnnnne in a million….
Chance of a lifetime….”
-—Larry Graham
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
What can I say?
I’m a Terry Pratchett fan.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
its just baseball ... they are professionals.. any given game !
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 20, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Any given game...
…has the potential to be stunningly amazing or stunningly terrible.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Fixed that for you.
Any givenTonight’s game… …has the potential to bestunningly amazing orstunningly terrible.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Washington Fan living in Philly here.
I hate those flithy phils.
by FanSince05 on Aug 20, 2010 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I still blame them for the problems Jesus Flores is having...
Sure Utley hurt his ankle and shoulder issues have held him out, but the Phillies just seem like they’re to blame.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
This meeting of the "No Faith In Marquis" club is now officially underway...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
No, the problem is that we can't expect any presents.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Leadoff single into lef...make that a double as Morgan hustles 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 20, 2010 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
BALK!!! Morgan moves to third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
10 hits, 0 for 11 w/ RISP, 12 LOB...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Just hoped no one would notice...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Unproductive fly and Morgan stays at third....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
No run?
From third? That’s good outfielding.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Decide not to test Shane-O...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Losing Track Already...
Was Desmond’s a SacFly After Morgan balked to 3rd or ViceVersa…..?
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 20, 2010 7:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Desmond flew out. Morgan was already at 3rd, didn't score.
Therefore, not a Sac Fly
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
With Morgan on third, he stayed put....Dunn0r just walked...1st and 3rd with Zimmerman up....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Got it...
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 20, 2010 7:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Outside, Philly fans, quit your belly-achin'....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
Zim takes ball four, bases loaded for Bernadina with one down....
Please get something out of this, it’s Halladay! Doesn’t happen often.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. If Halladay's having this much trouble
I shudder to think of how much Marquis is going to have.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Will Marquis get the low strikes if you're behind the plate, Robot Ump?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
BAD GiDP MONSTER!! BAD!!! Bernadina to Utley to Rollins and Sweeney...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi. This is the '10 Nationals. Of course it was a DP
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...not this guy so early!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Uh, I hate when he's all, "Om, nom, nom!!!"
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that's swell.
But the real question…
Did you get a bobblehead?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Here comes Marquis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Marquis gets help from the Gold Glover at third on a weak grounder from Rollins...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
MOAR GROUNDARZ
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
3-1 to Placido...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
3-2...C'mon Marquis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh..the dreaded almost lead-off walk.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Way to go, Utley...high fly...2 outs.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Meanwhile in Woodbridge
Potomac loaded the bases with one out, and scored two one a seeing-eye single. THEN they hit into a DP
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Minor League Nom, nom nom...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
It’s what you try to do after loading the bases. Perhaps one day the Washington Nationals will learn the trick.
Anyway, it’s 2-0 in the bottom of the second.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
But enough about the score.
Did you get the bobblehead?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Bernadina gets to the line in left to catch an Utley fly...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
No!
There can’t be two hundred in the stands, but somehow they managed to give out a thousand bobbleheads.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I call FRAUD!!!
What time did you get there?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hmmm...sounds like a scam...needs investigation.
maybe a protest or two!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Clearly 800 ghosts walked through the gates...
…and magically donated their bobbleheads to the team store.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Or turned around and marched straight to ebay...
..seriously, what’s with the people leaving games with an armload of bobbleheads before the game even starts?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Are you at the game?
Did you get a bobblehead?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
No, I mean at bobblehead games at Nats Park.
I saw people doing it on Nyjer’s bobblehead day—people in Nats jerseys! What the heck!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
People probably feel they have some value I guess.
They sell them in the team stores so they can sell them on ebay. You wonder if some of the insiders swipe them.
In the interests of full disclosure I did end up with 2 Strasburg DVDs. Of course I had an extra unused ticket as well.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Don't run on the field with a banner, please...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I'm sure Robot Umpire...
…will help restore justice and fair play in Woodbridge.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Same here, spent forever fighting traffic,
got here during the anthem, and the bobbleheads were gone, there is nobody here
Aim for the head baby Jesus
They deserve a fanshot and possibly a letter for that.
We post the event, we hype the event, you drive to the event and then there are no bobbleheads and no crowd. I strongly suggest you ask for some kind of voucher in the team store and see how they handle it. If they don’t respond positively, they are sending a clear message that we do not need to go to the dump that is the Pfitz for promotional games. That would leave elite pitching prospects on weekends and playoff hunt games as primary games of interests.
Please remind them that you post at a blog site that may have interest in planning trips to go to see games. Hagerstown, Frederick, Bowie are close options and Harrisburg has a beautiful stadium (still worthwhile trying to organize a group trip to Harrisburg before they wrap up 9/6).
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
The Phillies are taking a novel approach:
Pitch-to-contact pitcher = don’t swing.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
He probably can't get his sinker over if they've looked at his previous starts.
So that’s a decent plan.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Now 3-1 to Werth...ugh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
The sinker's the only one GOING over.
The changeup and one slider have been terrible
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Bernadina plays it well off the wall so Werth's double doesn't score a run...
Second and third…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
So, let me get this straight...
double + balk + walk + walk = no runs?
Well, Halliday’s clearly struggling tonight, so I’m sure things will work out.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Mics way too close to fans...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course they are. No one else ever does anything right and the Phillies never do anything wrong.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Generous strike on a low 2-1 fastball...2-2...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:29 PM EDT reply actions
Exhale....Marquis out of the first with no scores.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Good heavens...
He had 9 strikes and 12 balls? The baseball gods do not smile on that.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Marquis gets Ibanez to chase strike three, swinging K!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I enjoy subtle humor...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
A fleece ...gold or otherwise..seemed so appripriate for Marquis.
heh
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
That man's got some gold for sure.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Heh.
Charlie sounded genuinely surprised on the strike out.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Probably had to furiously scratch out
The “2” he had already written into his scorebook.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Innn-ter-est-ing.
Marquis faced a switch hitter (batting lefty), two righties, and two lefties.
He got the people batting lefty out.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
He got the people batting lefty out by accident.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Outz is outz.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Rolllins throws out Mighty Morse...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
Rollins bounces the throw to first, Sweeney can't get it, Pudge safe at first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
But Pudge beats one out...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Kennedy flies out to left...two down and the lefty Marquis up....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Kennedy flies out to left...two down and the lefty Marquis up....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Utley throws out Marquis to end the inning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Philly announcers are talking about some apps for their iPod or some crap like that.
Not even paying attention to the game..
Phillies haven't doneanything good yet.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
They're only playing the Nats, no need to take it too seriously....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Why should they?
They’re not batting and it’s not a perfect game.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
What's the story on Sean Nicol?
.420 Obp and .916 Ops. Is he worth watching?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
'09 16th Round pick, played at Rookie, Low-A and now Potomac already this year...23yo..
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
College player I assume?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's played a total of 3 games for Potomac.
I can’t keep track of the shortstop carousel. He was 23 and had a .691 OPS at Hagerstown before his callup. If he can shock the world and keep some of this up next year, maybe he’ll find a grizzy or a Boomer guy to vault him to Fan Fav status. 16th round pick in 2009. Also, he did not crack the top 20+ on Sickels. He’s got an uphill battle to fight against.
I’d appreciate if you keep an eye on his glove, though. If he’s a plus defender he’d have value at Potomac or Harrisburg.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Couple of good plays. Strong arm it seems.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's good.
My general MO is that I post Top 20 guys or likely to be Top 20 guys in the bullet points and mention outlier prospects in the game summaries leading off the column. Tyler Moore had to get blazing hot to get on my list. Really, I only care about Moore, Norris, Applebee, AJ Morris, Holder at Potomac. I’m sure there are some other guys who I should be interested in, though. Losing Burgess and Lombardozzi really depleted their roster and I can understand why Potomac fans may not be too enthused about that. Nicol could be the Lomardozzi replacement, but I’m not sure.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Fb 3
Sitting amongst a bunch of surprisingly knowledgable fans. No love for Nieves here, either.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Riggs had this to say about Ramos on the pre-game:
Lannan is apparently “easy to handle” as a catcher. Clippard is hard to catch because of his violent deliver and “high fastball” (was he diplomatically referring to wildness, there?), and apparently Burnett is “tough to catch,” too. So, nothing really about Ramos at all.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
By the way
He’s playing third
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not a good sign for the man.
He certainly doesn’t have the pop to play 3rd and that’s usually the land where prospects go to die in the Nats organization.
BTW-Sean Rooney is noone to get excited about. He’s there because he flunked AA the last two years and may be part of the bump the guys down stuff due to signing Ramos. He cannot be happy he hasn’t gotten it done above high A. He’s kind of a cautionary tale for guys like Moore who people want to project at AA.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Dang it, he could at least get a hit or something.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Or, y'know, not swing at a 2-0 pitch.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
WALK MARQUIS
For the LOL
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Here's hoping you get to a see a stadium full of quiet Fillie Fans.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Shane-O 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 20, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Lefty out.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Not possible, right?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
You're a Nats fan Warrior.
To wear anything more than a cap there is impressive. I’d play it very cool and maybe wear my new Suns or P-Nats cap if I was heading to the Vet while we were in last and the Phillies were in first. Now if we were contending and ahead of the Phillies in the standings it’s on like Donkey Kong.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Not bloody likely....
Zim throws out Sweeney…
And yet another announce team comments on Zim’s throwing….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Dinging him for the high or lazy throw?
Still glad Dunn is so tall.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Zim's sidearm tosses, and the fact that he's not making overhand throws anymore...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
No overhand throws until he gets another AS berth.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
The crocodile is our "wad of gum" at first, as Bob put it.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Just huck it over in that direction and Dunn'll get it....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And THERE'S the line drive.
The grounders were nice while they lasted…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marquis barehands a weak grounder from Halladay and throws a strike to first....
Two scoreless for Marquis?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
BUT....Marquis manages to get out of another inning without a score
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
ERR-OR.
DOES-NOT-COM-PUTE.
ERR-OR. YOUR-STRIKE-ZONE-DOES-NOT-COM-PUTE.
by ROBOT UMPIRE on Aug 20, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Listen, you!
Your job is to comment on fair play, justice, and balls and strikes not to pick favorites. What kind of robot are you anyway?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
In-season programming adjustments still not made for Marquis.
Don’t blame the Robot Umpire…only spits out what got put in.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
[fans overheating Robot Umpire]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, RU,
What’s it called when the Nats make an actual error? I keep trying to update the Desi count in the contest.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 7:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Isn't that a question better addressed to Robot Scorekeeper?
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
The robots they're taking over....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they should--Pudge should have had a hit last inning, not a ROE.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Aw, great. Now Halliday settles in.
Loverly.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
That first inning FAIL is bad news....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
And then sneaks a single up the middle...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Contact there!
Too bad it’s an AB too late…
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
+1 from Dunn, who drops a single into 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 20, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim flies out to right, Desi takes third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Bernie can cash in a runner, here.
Heroics approved, Bernie!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Pop out instead of heroics, three scoreless for Halladay...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Less outs! More runs! (For the Nats)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Okay, try taking a pitch next time, maybe.
I doubt there are going to be too many more chances.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Work up Halladay's pitch count.
We need him out of this game.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
He's actually at 47 through 3.
I don’t we can count on him giving up any more walks, but maybe he’ll be out by the 8th.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marquis' ERA down to 12.76
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I'm hoping to get it to stay under 12.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
SIN-GLE! DI-GITS! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAPCLAPCLAP)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
You are an Eagles fan, right?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Dunn steps on first after fielding a grounder from Rollins....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
Polanco grounds to first...two down....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
More grounders.
Heck, ANY grounders. I’ll take ’em.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
+$100,000!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
+$100,000!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Polanco
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Every 4th - 7th pitch
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And 6th...ball four on full-count fastball up and away...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not so upset about walking Utley...
…expect I don’t like any baserunners in this toy ballpark.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'd rather Utley walk than Rollins
Just sayin.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
1-2 to Werth, Marquis ahead in count, uncomfortable position....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
JZim...
…having an excellent day that I don’t want to jinx yet.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Espinosa not in the lineup.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
It ain't a jinx if you're just reporting what's going on.
What’s his line so far?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
There is one kind of line that I don't like to jinx.
He may or may not have that line.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh, Dribble
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
ROBOT COLOR GUY...
may be next in our robot family.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
What I love is Pudge does the same thing...
let me see Pudge or Dibbles hmmmm I’ll take pudges technique…
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 20, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Great avatar.
I forgot about that T-Shirt Tuesday against the baby bears.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I needed to step my game up...
I love the jumpman quality of this t-shirt !
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 20, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Robot Marquis is more what we need right this moment.
Please get an out, here.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Back-to-back two-out walks to Utley and Werth and the Nat-killing Ibanez is up...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll have to watch some, took in game on the radio...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, THERE'S the real Marquis.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Oh, well, it was a nice two innings while is lasted.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He simply is not but so good.
He has no sympathy for me for getting bad defense after he walks two people.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
No, apparently that was a "double"
Robot Scorekeeper!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Sharp grounder to first and off Dunn0r's glove...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
-$100,000
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hometown ump says, "Double" +$50,000
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
NatsTown sez, "error."
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I can see "1B + E"
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Scored a double.
Official scorer apparently likes the ballooning ERA.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Curran triples in a run
PNats up 3-0
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Very solid.
Concern is whether they can score without Burgess and Lombardozzi. Glad to see they’re getting it done so far.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Moore doubles in two
5-0
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
All he does is rake!!!
Inspired the WaPo Moore fan club!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Wow, J-Zimm just battled Harang through an 8-pitch AB before finally striking out.
J-Zimm was batting.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Don't share the line please.
How are you following?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Gameday on MiLB
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ditto.
Just fired up the radio feed. I’ll probably listen to that once JZim gets back on the mound.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Come on
I can’t watch one game live, keep up with another game via my IPhone, and expect to try to follow a third on some other site.
Report the line!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nope.
I ain’t gonna do it. I’ll report the line when he’s done.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I think I was starting to post Mock's line in the middle of his start...
…and once I did it he got a 3 run bomb hit against him. I’m a bit more superstitious now.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
If you dont
I’ll look up it up myself and post it here. I don’t in silly superstitions
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Heh, it's only a jinx if SD posts it.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Believe in
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We need ROBOT UMPIRE to decide.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
On the other hand, Pete Orr just doubled.
We must get Pete Orr’s at-bat music in the lineup!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
What was his at bat music?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Intergalactic by the Beastie Boys.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Gotcha.
I thought there was an outside chance Pete Orr might get the call when Guzman left. Sadly, Mench is the Bench.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Orr always scOrrs 'em...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
My kingdom...
…for an MLB ballplayer who comes into “The Payback” by James Brown.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Ugh, that one run is going to be the margin, isn't?
SCORE WITH RISP, NATS!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
All I ask is that we get a save situation with Lidge.
It’s about pitch count and keeping it win 1 to see Lidge.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Lidge = g0at
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
If this is still a 1-0 game in the 8th
Marquis did better than expected.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Morse K's chasing a wicked bender from Doc Halladay....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
But Pudge owns Halliday...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
5 away from 2,800?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'm in box 2, close enough to the plate to actually be scaredby foul balls
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Look up between words when typing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday fail for me
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!
Reds fans, Aaron Harang will not save you. Brian Bixler minor league great just went yard. 5 runs for the Chiefs on the Charge.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Pudge singles by Sweeney at first, but Werth holds him to a 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 20, 2010 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
Clearly AK and Pudge should have been 1-2.
Oh, just let Marquis hit. It’s Pudge trying to beat that out if he bunts.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Werth is solid defensively.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Kennedy strokes a one-out single to center....Two on for Marquis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
But Kennedy taps a single also.
RISP = SKORE NOW
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Marquis, this is your time to earn your money.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say he's going to have trouble bunting...
Just a guess….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you base the bizarre supposition on?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Nats' Curse....
Marquis flies to left and Pudge almost gets doubled up at second by Ibanez….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
They need to let Marquis swing here.
Two shots to get a hit. We stink at bunting.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Whew, Pudge just misses creating his out DP, there...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Don't do a Diaz....[running with head down on contact]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That was not veteran baserunning play.
At least Nyjer will not bunt here.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Time for a Nyjer RBI.
Please.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Aaaaaaaaaaagh!
It’s bizarro Juan Pierre!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Groundout to short, force at second, 7 stranded in 4.0 innings against Halladay....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Nats manage to get almost 2 runners/inning against Halladay...
…and score none them. Well played.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Time for Nyjer's 1HR of the season.
Pretty please.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
This is one of maybe 3 NL parks he could do it.
Great American Small Park, Citizen’s Bank, and Houston are the only ones he might have a shot.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He just snuck one into the visiting bullpen last year at home, didn't he?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Er, the home bullpen, that is.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Like I said, he gets 1 per season.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Miller Park, Metrodome in Minny and 2 in PNC for Morgan's 4 career HR's...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly ....No
looks like Nats’ scores will have to be jacks.
The Magic Eight Ball sez: That ain’t happening.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Because Marquis lacks the Magic Eephus Ball
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Oh, was that on Dunn or Desmond?
Not. Good.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
On Desmond.
Dunn is paying off the official scorers to maintain his rep as a decent fielder.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
NOPE It was on Dunn.
Missed Catch Error
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Now C&D are saying he could have caught it if he jumped...
…there would have been no out, but no extra base.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Jason Marquis = Overpaid Sheep.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
NOW Dunn gets the E.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
It was Desi rising throw...Guess Dunn should've come off bag....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
E: 96 - On Dunner who misses the throw from Desmond....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
I'm going to guess that will be changed at some point to Desmond.
He made the high throw.
Dunn is not exactly short.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Whew, Ruiz hits one yard and foul...
Bad defense does not seem to agree with Marquis.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Now correctly called E:6 on Desmond...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Not updated on Gameday yet.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Philly announcers said it was announced in Press Box...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
CROCODILE DUNN-D tags Halliday for an out.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
High throw from Zim allows Sweeney to take third....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis walks Rollins and gets a visit from Riggleman....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
"Stop walking people."
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Sooner or later the BB's and E's will cost the 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 20, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Sooner or later the lack of hits with RISP
will cost the Nats.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Rollins swipes second on Pudge and Marquis...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
"Sooner or later?"
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Really?
So far the RISP hasn’t hurt Halliday.
Maybe Marquis can get some of that luck.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
So...
…the plan is to hope Marquis gets lucky?
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
What? Hope and luck are not a good enough for a plan against the Phillies?
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
With Marquis pitching
It’s the ONLY plan.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
So far, so good...oh, ok...not good...lucky
as Bernie sangs out #3.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Well, it could be much, much worse I guess.
Of course, it could also be much better. I’m a little nervous that the Dread Fifth starts with Utley…
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
6'6'' and long arms...10-11ft hig on the throw....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Equals enough wing span for better throws....
looking at you Zim and Desmond
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Jordan Zimmermann has compelted 5 shutout innings in Syracuse
allowing only 1 hit on 58 pitches. He’s obviously ready.
JINXER!!!!
If they score in the 6th or 7th it’s your fault.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Is J-Zimm going to come back for the 6th?
I guess he did hit for himself just now.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
No, it's Balester.
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Nope. He's done. Balester's on the bump.
5IP, 0R, 1H, 1BB, 5K
See ya in 5 days JZim. Lethal! ERA in Syracuse is 0.53. After a walk in the first he retired every batter.
Scott Olsen ask not for whom the bell tolls it tolls for thee.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
If he pitches well tonight...
..I think you might want to pull Olsen. I don’t think you offer him arb and I don’t think he’s worth 100K per start.
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We need that $100K in case Dunn makes a good play.
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Good Lord...
JZim retired the last 13 hitters he faced and only one ball even left the infield. Truly dominating stuff.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Zow...you must not be familiar with the Book of Jinx FAQs
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
You mean like Hagerstown couldn't blow last night's game?
Or Severino couldn’t give up a walk off grand slam? We’ve been blowing games left and right.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Balester's gotten two outs without throwing a ball yet
thats because I’m the only person on here who likes him
I like Balester.
I think he’ll be in DC next year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Noooooooooooooo.....please.
Unless he gets his head in a better place and gets rid of the porn ’stache.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
1-2
He got rid of the ’stache.
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Had a nice 1-2-3...
Ground out, strike out, line out.
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I believe in Balester.
I don’t know the full relief vs. starter stats but his plus stuff is hard to give up on for me. Although, he may end up channeling a lower velocity Kyle Farnesworth comp.
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his stuff is excellent
Personally I think we need a new pitching coach (I realize this is going to start a long argument).
I just don’t think McCatty gets a lot out of our pitchers…some of our guys (Balester, Clippard, etc) have good stuff and don’t know how to use it.
I have no idea what pitching coach would work.
Doesn’t reflect well on McCatty that Lannan had to go down to AA to get fixed, though.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Lannan CHOSE to go to AA
because he knew the pitching coach there…and felt comfortable with him.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Or he feels comfortable rebuilding with the AA coach.
But maintaining with McCatty. Could just be specialties.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
McCatty is with the Nats...not an option when you're going
down to the farm.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
He chose AA over AAA
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
McCatty couldn't help Lannan find his adjustment in the bigs?
I don’t have a dog in this fight, though.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Well if you're being sent down, you can't work with the
pitching coach with the MLB team, can you?
He knew the coach at AA and wanted to work with someone he knew to get his confidence back. it was not a mechanical issue.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I still understand
how this is relevant to me saying we should get rid of Steve McCatty.
All we’re saying now is that John Lannan was doing badly and there was a pitching coach on Earth who coached him better than McCatty, and I doubt thats the point you’re trying to make.
Leo Mazzone's out there
kidding, I just read a good article about him today.
Every pitching coach who isn’t under contract would be interested in an opportunity to work with Strasburg, JZim, Maya, Storen, etc, so we could really have our choice of whoever we want (or whoever’s available). McCatty hasn’t gotten much out of anyone.
Our only successful starters are Strasburg and Livan, and McCatty’s not making a difference there.
Dave Duncan
He can make pitchers like Marquis effective
Rob
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by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's not leaving LaRussa
ever. But guys like Mike Maddux are also excellent (he’s not leaving Texas, just an example)
That's what I like to see
Thanks
Rob
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by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Desmond punched out on a check swing....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 20, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn out on the first pitch...
…so much for knocking Halladay out in the 8th…
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Dunn0r grounds to his counterpart at first...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
But Zimmy gets a two out single through the left side.
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C'mon Bernie!! Do something.....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Something USEFUL.
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Dang it, lack of specificity cost me....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim prolongs it a little with a two-out single through short....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon, Bernie....time to show us you recognize Halliday's pitches.....please.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Bernadina gets his bat shattered as he grounds out to first....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Horrible week, you mean.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Marquis vs Utley in the Nats' fifth...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
0-2 to Utley...
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Now 3-2, Utley not chasing.....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis not throwing pitches TO chase...
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And singles.
I think Charlie jinxed. Oh, and now Dave is piling on.
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And a line drive single to right when he has to throw a strike...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Marquis has no out-pitch whatsoever
he has gotten ahead of several hitters and just nibbled them to a full count
He has an out pitch. It's the sinker.
Unfortunately, that’s his only strike pitch.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
That's basically what we signed him to be...
… a right handed version of Lannan who has more veteran presence, a little more K potential, and a better bat.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He sure is channeling his inner 2009-Lannan
its the fifth inning so he should be near critical mass, brace for meltdown
Somebody needs to be last in the standings; as long as its the Orioles, Tom is happy
Yeah, the Bats are getting shelled.
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They are probably taking out there frustration...
…after the whippings the Bats have delievered earlier in the series. Plus I think the catcher slugger is sitting in a national league game.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Werth grounds into the force at second, no DP...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
On the other hand: an out, and no extra base.
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PUDGE!!
Gets Werth running! Nice!
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PUDE!!!
IS RUDE!!!! Dismissed by Pude!
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by souldrummer on Aug 20, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Heh.
Dave describes the pitch as a hanging breaking ball up and away, almost like an accidental pitchout.
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all of Marquis' outs tonight
seem to have been recorded by accident. He has AA stuff right now, and thats coming from a guy who watches a lot of AA pitchers.
Oof!
Marquis’ ego takes one to the gut.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Marquis covers on Ibanez' groundout to first, 1-0 Philly....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
And now Pudge nails Werth trying to swipe second, nice tag by Desi...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Moore just homered
Perhaps the WaPo Express guy is on to something….
Rob
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by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That man is hotter than hot.
He’s on FIYO!!!! But this isn’t the Eastern League.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
It is just like Marquis...
…to waste his one competent pitching performance against a man who we cannot score against. I demand a hit as compensation for your past incompetence!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
This isn't "competent"
This is the “mediocre” I predicted.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
The result is "competent"
Even if the process is “mediocre.”
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Davehouse?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
DOOOOOM!
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+Gloom!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
By Marquis standards...
5IP with one run, one of which was aided by a Dunn almost error seems competent to me.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Well....it's kind of low expectation game for Marquis.
No one expected him or the Nats to do well tonight.
Might as well use Marquis during that situation.
At least he got through 5 with only 1 run scored.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Okay, Morse, if you can't reach--at least grind your AB.
Get Halladay off the mound.
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Morse flies out to left-center, almost caught the wind....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Pudge K's looking and has a word with the Ump...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
"Give us that pitch, too, man."
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Kennedy with a two-out double into the left field corner....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Shows why he has a .300 BA against Halliday.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Shoulda been AK/Pudge 1-2 tonight...
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What do you all think of a six-man rotation
With Stras and Zimn on serious pitch limits, it wouldn’t do to have them burning up what’s left of the bullpen on consecutive days.
Rob
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by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 8:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Riggleman is too "old-school" and stubborn to do that
even though it makes sense. Not a bad idea, but I wouldn’t count on it.
Is Zim really on a pitch count?
I think he’ going to be limited to 5IP per start but I’d think he can pitch to the end of the year.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
he'll be on a pitch count per start
I don’t think he’ll have an innings limit, which is what I think you mean
Yes.
Except Stras and J-Z should combine with Livo. SS/JZ throw 4-5, then Livo throws 2-4 (short rest), bullpen gets the rest.
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Not but so much of a problem.
It’s not like Marquis and Olsen have been pitching much more than 5IP. After September 1, we can call up guys like Balester to help absorb the innings.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Mench is the Bench.
About the only good thing for him is he hasn’t Ked but so much. But against Halladay I expect him to K.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Let's hope for a miracle.
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Because his incriminating photos of Olive Oyl are better than Orr's...
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Eck, eck eck....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Who else do you want up there?
here is our bench:
Willie Harris
JMax
Alberto Gonzalez
Wil Nieves
Kevin Mench
Craig Stammen, who may be the best hitter of that bunch.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Yes, and Nieves isn't.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Riggles isn't going to use Ramos as a PH
and risk the chance of having to use the emergency catcher.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
No, but he might use him in a Riggleman.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I doubt it.
He’s not going to swap Pudge out. I also doubt he’ll leave himself with no catcher unless we go to extras.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Menchacle?
Nope, Halladay gets Mench swinging…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
You'll get a Mench instead....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, look, it's another RISP FAIL!
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Another waste of RISP = mench is not a mensch
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Halladay on about 90 pitches
we could get him out of here after 7 if the top of the order has a competent approach next inning
98, actually.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And since he's the 4th batter in the 6th...
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
That's asking for an awful lot.
Like competence, mostly.
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If Nyjer Morgan swings at the first pitch...
…he better get a hit.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Peralta out for the 6th.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Peralta replaces Marquis w/ Victorino, Sweeney and Ruiz due up....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
The Yankees are getting wrecked 6-0 by Seattle
and Felix is on the mount, so they’re probably done.
Jason Marquis > AJ Burnett (yeah…I went there)
That's just...sad.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
This is going to sound weird
but I hope Peralta gets to Halladay this inning?
Nevermind, absolutely nothing going on in the Phillies bullpen
That's not a bad situation actually.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
well he wouldn't leadoff the 7th if this is a 1-2-3
he’ll pitch the top and then they’ll pinch hit for him in the bottom half.
There will be if there's an RISP.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
There we go Nyjer.
Glad he could run that one down.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Especially since that SHOULD have been Morse's
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
That's part of the value of Morgan.
He has enough range to help compensate for statues in left and right. Ironically, Nyjer’s value is increased by having Hammer and/or Morse in the game.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Only one or the other.
He doesn’t have the capability to cover for BOTH of the other fields.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Marquis finishes tonight with an 11.39 ERA!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
So close.
Too bad J-Zimm takes his place before he gets to single digits. (I wish…)
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Like I said...
…I’d boot Olsen before Marquis at this point. I just don’t see the upside with Marquis. But again, I may be wrong.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nyjer!!
There’s that go-get-it we liked to much last season.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
9-pitch AB before the flyout to center from Victorino....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Friends with anyone willingly working for Angelos? Dibble?
Huh?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Doesn't Dibble work for Angelos?
Oh, wait, I see what you did there.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Now I know why we got swept in Baltimore.
Dibble scouted the Nats.
Dibble is a genius.
Orioles scout debunked Dibs for info.
Orioles get insider information.
Nats swept.
QED
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Boooo!
Evil genius Dibs = BOOOOOOO!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Dibble's selling secrets to the Reds....uh, I mean O's...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
The Oranges?
Curse you, Dibble, for confounding our Cold War metaphor!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
No, but it could continue the battles of William of Orange another 80 years.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Hmm.... Thirty Year's War might be too obscure for even this thread.
If I’ve got that right, which I’m not sure that I do.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Actually it was 80 years of war against the Spanish for the Dutch
39-years war was in Germany …another one of those Protestant vs Catholic affairs.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Morse...
…finally learns to call the ball!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
And catch it!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ruiz flies to Morse, who calls off Morgan. Kid's bold....
Not really a kid, I know….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, he's (barely) younger than Morgan.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Sweeney pops out to Morse in right....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Morse making the play he SHOULD have made the other day.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Progress.
Better to find new mistakes to make than to keep doing the old ones.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'll take it.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Alas, Desi not learning as fast.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I think Desi may be the saddest man in the org...
…that we had to settle for Dunn instead of getting Texeira.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
He's got bad reflex-habits.
He needs intensive retraining.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Flyball Peralta can be scary in this situation.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Mench now officially hitting worse...
…than Maxwell.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
I'm Willie Harris, and I approve this message.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Mench gets The Bench.
Max gets The Ax
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Remember when we were calling...
…for JMax and a Willie Harris DFA?
Good times.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hey, the phillies don't have any sub-.200 hitters on their bench!
(sarcasm) I thought all teams had those! (/sarcasm)
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Morgan starts the seventh against Doc...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
At least this is a grinder at bat from Morgan.
He’s done half his job by working this at bat deep.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Your strike zone doesn't compu---OUCH!! Watch the lasers!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Desi bunts his way on with one down....Polanco caught by surprise....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
See, it's easier to get a bunt hit if you don't try it EVERY TIME
Is there someone on the team who can learn from this lesson?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
no one will ever know
what I was typing after he swung at the first pitch. Which is probably a good thing
Good play in that situation.
Stretches the pitch count. Will earn guys playing him closer up the 3B line. Gets him on base for the boppers.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Does anyone know where I can find the 1500 stream online I live Chile and have been trying to find where I can listen to the games online and have had no luck yet
Sorry. MLB doesn't let them stream it online. You have to get MLB Audio
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
MLB has the monopoly online....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
won't find any unless you buy MLB Gameday :(
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 20, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Just gameday audio is relatively cheap, $14-15 for year if I remember and every game is on there....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Or if you do it through a smartphone, I think it's only $9.99
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
No, he reached.
"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 20, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thankfully, Dunn channels his discerning eye.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Two on, one out for Zimmer....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn0r knows his strike zone!
Please score some runners, here.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Zim...
…be the franchise.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I finally bought a really good AM radio and
I like feeling like I am screwing MLB Gameday everytime I listen :)
athletic, yes. Good range, ok.
but he is just so dumb. He makes so many mental mistakes, has no plate discipline.
He’s just really stupid.
We can't blame the hit-and-run on him.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Nope...Desmond trying to steal.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Okay, that's boneheaded, then.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I won't go that far, but he's needs to get his head in the game better.
He does make too many mental mistakes even though he’s a late season rookie. Next year that kind of play will get his demoted pronto.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Aw, Nats.
Dangit.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Franking Bootchips.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
+Bootchips....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
ERR-OR
BOOT-CHIPS-ARE-FOR-START-UP-NOT-CON-GRESS-IONAL-MAIL
ERR-OR. YOUR-STRIKE-ZONE-DOES-NOT-COM-PUTE.
by ROBOT UMPIRE on Aug 20, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim lines to left, and Desi's caught off second when he comes off the bag after sliding back safely....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
RISP FAIL X 6 = No Chance to Win against Halliday
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
x8
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Sorry. 0-8 RISP converted.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
why is he trying to steal third?!?!?!
you have your best hitter up and Halladay is in a jam. How dumb can you be?
It was a straight steal?
Not a hit and run with Dunn?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Keep Dunn out of the double play?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hit n Run
I am guessing he wanted a head start in order to streatch the tying run if need be ??
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 20, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That's certainly not it.
He may be trying to steal 3rd to get in position for an RBI with 1 out. He better get there, though because making an out at 3rd like that would be pretty awful. You figure Desmond would score on a base hit by Zim anyway.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
respectfully beg to differ
we need to dig deep re-focus and realize its only 1 run …. this could be perserverance win
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 20, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
baserunners on in nearly every single inning (if not every single one)
and just absolutely moronic baseball every time. Plus the bad defense allows a run that never should have scored, after Marquis couldn’t get anything effective going.
I would say we deserve to be down way more than 1-0.
I would classify EVERYONE on BOTH teams tonight as
“mediocre”
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Halladay on a mediocre night
is still quite good. So is their lineup.
Our guys haven’t been mediocre tonight, they’ve been dumb. Dunn makes two mistakes at first, Bernadina has two awful at-bats with RISP, and Desmond gets doubled off.
Another night where we hurt ourselves more than the other team did.
I'll agree.
Since we have twice as many hits as they do.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
NEVER GIVE UP-NEVER SURRENDER!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
AND SCORE SOME RUNS!!
AFTER GETTING SOME OUTS!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Stole third, and couldn't get back...according to Philly announcers....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Anyway, Peralta K's Brown (in for Halladay)
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Rollins flies out to Morgan...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 20, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Rollins flies out to Morgan on the 3-1
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Polanco fouls the first pitch off to Dunn,
Peralta retires 6 straight.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
1-2-3 for Peralta after Polanco pops out, still 1-0 Phillies....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Some here want to wave the white flag. Joel Peralta says...
wave the Dominican Flag. K!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Ryan Madson's got G0aT written all over him....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
LL Cool J says...
…I have trademarked G.O.A.T.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
+g0at
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Please be a G0at tonight, Madson.....please, PLEASE, please.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
LL stole it from the real G.O.A.T...Earl Manigault...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, was that a leadoff hit?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Shhhhh.....
hoping the Nats can sneak a run or three in here.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
After 6 LOB for Bernadina...
..he chooses this situation to get his first hit of the night.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Morse grounds to second, Bernie avoids the tag, but Utley throws out Morse...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Whew...Bernie manages to avoid the tag.
GiDP averted…yay.
Baby steps.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
C &D says he had his foot on the bag.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Wow, Bernadina running on the pitch dodges a tag and defeats the DP!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Yay! Productive groundarz
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Now let's produce some RUNZ
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
We now have two opportunities...
…to continue our RISP FAIL.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Going for the reverse jinx, eh?
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
"Dangit, I got a buncha hits earlier."
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Shhh, he'll hear you...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He had bag if it wasn't for that pesky 3-hitter connecting....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
4-hitter, whatever...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, should've added...#sarcasm...He's fast enough to score from second on a hit, no reason to take third...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It could work
If Ruiz throws it to the umpire again.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
There are worse ideas.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
PNat bullpen implosion
Six or seven two-out hits allowed and the Dash have overcome a 6-0 deficit. Now 7-6 Winston Salem
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
by RobBobS on Aug 20, 2010 9:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
They learn early in the Nats system...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
No!! P-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 20, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
No!! P-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 20, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Pudge K's swinging over a 2-2 change...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Ai-yi-yi...the jinx gods rear their ugly heads ....AGAIN.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Dang it, Rollins throws out Kennedy, Nats can't score nothing.....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Even worse.
AJ Morris was part of the implostion. He’s supposed to be decent. 7straight hits. AJ Morris gives up 4H, 5R. Bullpen FAIL. What a tough night for a team trying to make the playoffs.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Madson's good at RISP.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And 0-10 RISP.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
MOAR FAIL
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
MOAR RISP FAIL.....these guys...awful, just awful.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Slaten in to "close"
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
AND GET SOME OUTS!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
A pop fly's a HR in this park...
NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER SURRENDER IN MINIATURE BALLPARKS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
By "close" I mean that he's only our closer if we lose.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Fear not...
…Willie Harris will likely lead off the ninth.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
PHILLIES = METS
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Bernie recovers from bad first step, catches Utley's fly to left....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
That bad first step...
…is why I distrust him in CF. When he’s got limited ground to cover he can get away with that. In CF, maybe not so much.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Werth pops to Kennedy behind second....Raul vs Slate w/ 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 20, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Werth pops out to Kennedy...
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
STARE AT IT RAUL!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Ibanez K's looking!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
3 outs to get 1 run on from Brad "Shaky" Lidge...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
With Willie leading off...
Phillies BETTER equal Mets
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
Dominant bullpen work. Slaten! K!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
We've got a Desi and a Harris, someone tell RobBobS....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
Harris lines to Werth in right-center...2 outs to get 1 run....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon, Willie!
Fillies = Metz!!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
C'mon.
Let’s get 1 more guy on. One more guy on.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
"Bat, we can do this."
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Heh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
"I'm Ian Desmond."
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
"And I just hit a double on the foul line."
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Morgan flies to center, two down...Desmond vs Lidge....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
GON---NO!! Desmond doubles off 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 20, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't even catch the wind in the mini-park.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Wind doesn't fit.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
DESI!!!!
C’mon Zim!!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Uh-oh, RISP!
Dunn0r?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Dunn0r!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Earn your contract, Dunn0r!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
- $75,000
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
USE YOUR DISCERNING EYE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, it's Dunn.
C’mon DUNN
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
And Lidge wants nothing to do with him...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hang one, chump....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Slider to get Dunn swinging...
Y-Dunn-K-Y?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
+OOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Exciting game in the end 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 20, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
This game = Le Sigh.
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
+ le sigh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Another loss?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I have to admit I expected more damage with Marqius up tonight ....
to bad we couldn;t support him with a couple runs :(
I hate 1-0 losses especially with so many scoring opportunities.
But they’re not as soul-crushing as blowouts.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
totally agree !
it is just frustratiing….b/c those Phillies fans go home tonight with no fingernails left ..we had them nervous all night we just couldn’t come through with the offense ….
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 20, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
I was rather expecting the game to be a laugher. 1-0 games are heartbreakers. 1-0 games like tonight are pretty soul-crushing.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I agree with this.
The only thing is that you could see the fail happening and laugh at it a bit. It was one of these “Which way will we manage to botch RISP tonight?” kind of things. Now the game that you saw in Potomac tonight, that’s some serious heartbreaker if you care about the P-Nats like you care about the Nationals. I’d be sick to my stomach if I was a season ticket holder hoping to see playoff games.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 20, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
12 LOB, 0-11 RISP...
This is truly offensive offense
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
10 hits, 0 for 11 w/ RISP, 12 LOB...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 20, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Michael Morse took one step closer to AAAA tonight.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 20, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
He was the only Nats starting position player who did not record a hit.
He is now hitting .155 in August with a whopping .511OPS.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 20, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
From AAA or from MLB?
"Inconceivable!"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
-The Princess Bride
AAAA...
…guy doesn’t have enough bat+glove combination to hit in the bigs. Guy who has enough bat to mash in AAA. Since he’s become an every day player, teams appear to be adjusting to him and he has not adjusted back yet.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 20, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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