Washington Nationals At Arizona Diamondbacks: GameThread 107 Of 162.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 8:47 PM EDT
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• For An Arizona Diamondbacks Fan's Perspective, Check Out the SB Nation's D-Backs Site: AZ Snakepit.
• Tonight's Starting Pitchers Are Going To Stare At You Now:
Joe Saunders
#34 / Pitcher / Arizona Diamondbacks
6-3
210
L
L
Jun 16, 1981
'09 Stats - (16-7), 31 GS, 186.0 IP, 4.60 ERA, ERA+ = 98, 5.17 FIP, 64 BB (3.10 BB/9), 101 K's (4.89 K/9), 1.43 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (6-10), 21 GS, 127.2 IP, 4.51 ERA, ERA+ = 95, 4.66 FIP, 45 BB (3.17 BB/9), 68 K's (4.79 K/9), 1.48 WHIP.
vs DC - N/A
Scott Olsen
#19 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals
6-5
215
L
L
Jan 12, 1984
'09 Stats - (2-4), 11 GS, 62.2 IP, 6.03 ERA, ERA+ = 70, 5.24 FIP, 25 BB (2.93 BB/9), 42 K's (6.03 K/9), 1.72 WHIP.
'10 Stats - (3-2), 9 GS, 49.0 IP, 3.67 ERA, ERA+ = 113, FIP, 16 BB (2.94 BB/9), 33 K's (6.06 K/9), 1.35 WHIP.
vs AZ - (0-2), 4 GS, 21.1 IP, 35 H, 21 ER, 3 HR, 11 BB (4.64 BB/9), 13 K's (5.48 K/9), 8.86 ERA, 2.16 WHIP, .368 BAA.
• Olsen vs The D-Backs:
Ryan Church - 3 for 11, .273 AVG, 2 2B, 3 RBI's.
Stephen Drew - 3 for 5, .600 AVG, 1 HR, 3 RBI's.
Kelly Johnson - 3 for 15, .200 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
Adam LaRoche - 6 for 13, .462 AVG, 3 HR's, 6 RBI's.
Miguel Montero - 1 for 2, .500 AVG.
Mark Reynolds - 1 for 9, .111 AVG, 1 2B.
Justin Upton - 2 for 5, .400 AVG, 1 2B.
Chris Young - 2 for 9, .222 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI.
• LINKS:
• NATS INSIDER - Mark Zuckerman - "Strasburg on pace to return Tuesday"
"He didn't have any problems, before or after," Nationals trainer Lee Kuntz said, adding that Strasburg's inflammed shoulder 'feels better.'"
• MASNSports.com: Mike Rizzo (w/ Ben Goessling) - "Deals for Dunn and Harper?"
BG: Have you talked with Scott?
Mike Rizzo: I've talked to him many, many times about many, many subjects.
BG: Is Harper one of those subjects?
Mike Rizzo: Yes, Harper's one of them.
• Mr. Wilbon? Way To Go Nats!!!
• Who's Watching The Nationals?
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Let's go Nats go!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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Ugly #'s...
Let’s Go Offense…
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 3, 2010 9:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That was the old Olsen...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
never, bring it turtle… haha
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Church is on the D-backs?
I used to love yelling “CHURCH ON [DAY OF THE WEEK]” (Clap, clap, clapclaplcap) back in RFK. Too bad he’s a no-good bum.
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Just heard Dave J. calling him, "the well-traveled Ryan Church..."
…I guess he came from the ’Rats at the deadline.
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Ouch...
No Good Bum…? EdPat’ll Have Issues with That…Big Choich Fan…..
"Oh no sir, this has been embarassing for quite some time. " ~Bagger Vance
by BloggerVance on Aug 3, 2010 9:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He waited all of 5 seconds to smack on the Nats after getting traded to the Mets.
Plus, all we got back was that lousy Milledge. NO GOOD BUM!
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Never the Same...
After Collision…
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by BloggerVance on Aug 3, 2010 9:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's on the Mets.
He’s gotten a bad shake from a couple of franchises—they shouldn’t have had him playing again so quickly.
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Had Him on a Plane the Next Day...?
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by BloggerVance on Aug 3, 2010 9:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, it's only his brain, right?
What could it hurt?
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There are many good bums
But he is a no-good bum. Difference…
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Wil Nieves
good guy
bum performance
good bum
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Yep. I'd have to agree.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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In case you missed this from yesterday
During a commercial break or something, check out the Oakland ballboy from last night. . . I can’t get enough of it, neither could the guys on the MLB Network. Hysterical, especially the bullpen reaction
I love that they did a slo-mo replay.
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Wow, Mrs D is already cursing about Morgan getting out on one pitch.
Loosely paraphrased, her comment is, “Try taking a pitch, please.”
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Nyjer plays better with encouragement.....
GO NYJER!!!
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Anyone think Saunders tanks tonight?
Going from the only team he knew and loved to a cellar dwellar….. can’t possibly be good for the mind
Wait... what?
Dunn can play while on Waivers? Baseball really does have some strange rules, this one I’m just learning about today. I hope Dunn hits 3 bombs in one at bat tonight, followed by every team in the league putting in a waiver claim, followed by the Nats announcing a 10-year contract for the Donkey.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
Don't fret good sir.
Waivers are waivers, it’s essentially part of the staggered trading system that baseball possesses.
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
He can play while on Trade Waivers,
But not while on any other type of Waivers..
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That's because other waivers assume he is released from the club
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
ZIMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ow says Chase Field
We’ve been poked in the batter’s eye.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Zim with editorial comment...
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He's going to hit one in the batter's eye in every park in MLB...
…hey, a guy needs goals, right?
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Sorry, wrong sport.
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ZIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
WHAT DO THE KIDS CALL HIM?
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THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!! THE KIDS CALL HIM ZIM!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
ZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM!!!!
Reverses form and hits first inning HR instead of last inning HR.
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Just to confuse us...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he'll grace us with both this game.
’Cuz one run is not enough.
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Personally, I'm now rooting that he's double switched out in a Nats blowout.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Wait, how many double switches do you have in the contest?
That’s right, it hasn’t started yet.
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into the shift
but we score first
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
All these returning rehabbers are causing icon issues.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Rather than couring the jinx FAQ, I will offer my first suggestion with the first K.
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Beam me up, Mr. Olsen...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Olsen have an icon before he left?
May I suggest a pack of Lucky Strikes (to pointlessly annoy Steve from FJB…)?
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I did not realize Lucky Strikes were his brand of choice.
Personally, I was leaning towards the Marlboro man, but as always I am not but so attached to particular iconz.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I don't actually know what his brand is.
Lucky Strikes were the first cigarette brand that came to mind.
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Capps just finished a rough-ish 8th inning for Minnesota
Only got 2 outs, one of which was an outfield assist, while walking two
Can't feel sad about that one...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm rooting for the Mets and Fish to lose out
It’s all about not finishing last for me at this point
….Plus I hate the Mets
Take a walk sometime, Wilson.
Major league pitchers are going to have you chasing all kinds of junk out of the zone.
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He feels like he needs to fill the void left by the Guzzzzz....
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
(sheds single tear for teh absence of GUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ)....
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This is a void best left unfilled...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
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What is this world where we possess actual prospects at AAA?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Here, let me fix that for you:
What is this world where we possess an actualprospectsprospect at AAA?
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You too hate Josh Wilkie!!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hey, I was willing to give Severino a chance.
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GROUNDERZ!
4-3 is out #2.
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Two quick groundouts from Chris Young and Kelly Johnson for Olsen....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Pops up Upton...
MOAR OF THIZ OLZEN!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
3 x GROUNDERZ = TIEM FOR MOAR RUNZ (for the Nats)
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err, 2xGrounder + 1xFly...
Pardon my math error.
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Current nominees for the Olsen icon...
…Marlboro Man
…Lucky Strikes tie in
…beam me up Scotty.
Please register votes during the Nationals half of the second. Decision made by first Olsen strikeout.
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Beam me up, Scotty!
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can it be the Simon Pegg Scotty?
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 3, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Can be a lot of things....
…but if I can’t easily google an icon, you got to be a photoshopesque wiz like missb.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Kinda like this one
Reminds me of the way he wears his Cap(p)
I've seen the candidates and I'm leaning Lucky Strike
Perhaps we will have multiple iconz for multiple Ks in this trial run.
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Hammer to lead off.
Beats out an IF single after getting ahead 2-0. Go Josh!
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It was closer there than in the 6th inning last night...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh, that was a terrible call.
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Oh, well, only matters in the statbook, not the win column...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Josh Willingham beats out an infield single...
Morse pops up disappoint thousands….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
"pops" 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 3, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
And Pudge finally gets back into a tie for leading the league the GDP...
PUDE!!
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And a tailor-made PUDE DP ends the inning...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, the old Pudge is back...DP grounder erases Willingham....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
Ramos says "I'll strike out before I GIDP!"
just sayin’
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Heh. Patience has its limits.
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Morse!!
Dangit. He’s no Bernadina out there, that’s for sure.
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Bernie would've caught it...
The former, current, future, and forever star of the Washington Nationals. Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Employee No. 44, Adam DUNN!!!!!!!!
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Poor play there by Morse...
The former, current, future, and forever star of the Washington Nationals. Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Employee No. 44, Adam DUNN!!!!!!!!
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
Sounds like Morse misplayed that into a triple.
He’ll get you some bases but he’ll give them away. Whoops, sounds like both Morse and Morgan played that one into a triple.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Morse, yeah, defense isn't his thing, nor running LaRoche'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 3, 2010 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
WIllingham throws out LaRoche on an attempted sac 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 3, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like Pudge deeked LaRoche a little on a play--did it look that way watching?
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not watching yet, on radio and laptop...anyone?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't an outstanding play by Pude.. Throw was right on target.
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Yeah, but was he trying to play it like no throw was coming in?
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Didn't see that.... Was looking at the Ball the whole tiem.
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DON'T RUN ON THE HAMMER!!
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It was all part of Morse's plan...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Augh! I'd almost managed to forget Bruney was ever on the team.
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Augh! WMP! Yer killin' me!
It buuuurrrrns, it buuuuuurrrrrnnnnnns!
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WILLINGHAM
dropping the hammer
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
That is some seriously dumb baseball.
That is why you are the Diamondbacks.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
HAMMER!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
I'll take off one out for that.
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No Pudge there...
All HAMMER!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
but what about a combo of josh bailing his boy out plus someone has to apply the tag
plenty of times no one wouldve even lined up to make a play on that
Actually not happy about that.
Kind of goes against ABP. Phillies won today, too, so there only two back.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I'm not happy about it either
Especially seeing K-Rod accomplish anything. One of my most hated guys in sports
He ain't no A-Rod
Enjoyed the cut away to the A-Rod strikeout fail on MLB network.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Bust it out, SD.
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STARE AT IT REYNOLDS!! IT'S 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 3, 2010 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
First K for Olsen that was not on a pitcher...
The former, current, future, and forever star of the Washington Nationals. Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Employee No. 44, Adam DUNN!!!!!!!!
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
since he's come back...
The former, current, future, and forever star of the Washington Nationals. Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Employee No. 44, Adam DUNN!!!!!!!!
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, I just got "strike."
Like in baseball.
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I think FJB would be especially amused by that icon...
…we should invite him in as a special guest for Olsen starts.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Let's hope he gets more than 3Ks so that we can see more iconz.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Praise from the plebesccite is heady stuff indeed...
…you can be a tough critic. Thanks much. Again, there are a couple of good ones out there too.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Hopefully Olsen will give us opportunity to display the alternate iconz.
Would have posted them for folks to choose, but I didn’t want to jinx him once the game has started. It’s not like he has Strasburgian swing and miss stuff.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Run General 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 3, 2010 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
GONZO!
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HE WANTS TO PLAY!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't blame him...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
But he would prefer to be The General than The Chief.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Between his military responsibilities and his excellent work on The Muppets...
…The General has to consider actual play in baseball games a part time gig.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
TEH GENERAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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UMD Class of 2014! GO TERPS!!!
The General...
…aims for the killing blow.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nyjer gets on base any way he can.
And he does.
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One thing about this team ...
they don’t crush the teams (like the O’s) that are worst than them … its late but late is better than never.
We remain anxious for your post in the guess em thread...
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NO DESI NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Desmond, Desmond, Desmond...
…you’ll never get out of 8th spot jail like that.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Man on third, no outs.... no run.
This is team is terrible sometimes.
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Saunders is ready to get lit up too
Seems like every batter getting good wood on the ball
HBP = DP, Saunders uses the dreaded one-pitch walk to end the Nats' thrid....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
[Rizzo unpoints to head]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
Hmmm how do you un-ponit a pencil head?
Good question … hmmm I think you stick it in a brain sharpener.
The man sits in his lab and plots ways to save us from the Riggler...
…he must be Batman or something.
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Giggleman does sound like a villain from Batman, Though... lol
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An evil criminal...
…who kills his victim with laughing gas or something.
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Lol. You guys are so funny...
We need Doghouse to make MOAR FUNNYIES!!!!
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Frankly, I think he would be far less funny without Mrs. Doghouse.
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It's true.
I’m downright stolid when she’s not around.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Marriage: Driving dudes everywhere to laugh to keep from crying.
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Heh.
No, no, they’re tears of joy, honey, honest.
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Well, that's not very much fun.
Foo on you, Drew!
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Solo shots....
…not that bad, right?
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Hey, those aren't grounderz.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Oh, my, are they not grounders.
Well, the lead was nice while it lasted. Seriously, you can’t score a guy on third with no outs, you don’t deserve the lead. MOAR RUNZ.
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Yep.
Desi Fail, sadly.
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The Colonel ain't no general
5-3
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Oh, Zimm, make that throw BETTER.
Dunn won’t always be that tall.
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But he will always be here...
[we hope]
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim makes Dunn stretch for the third out and Dunn FIRES it back at Zim for making him stretch...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
"I'm saving my gold-glove stuff for playoffs. You're WASTING it!"
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Playfully. Yes as they were running of field, he fired one back at 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 3, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
A planet of high OPS...
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Contest doesn't start until August 6th.
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yeah, but id like to see a pattern generating
like, i dunno, preparing a linup that can go most/all of a game
???
What is this “full-game lineup” you speak of?
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I believe that the count does not start til Friday.
This is merely the contest preseason.
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The official scorer is kind to Morse.
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They love that Future HOFer...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Perrenial All-Star gets much love from the official scorer.
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Zim goes the other way for a leadoff 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 3, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Dunn flies out.
Hurt ’em Hammer. Maybe the Nats can score someone from first…
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3-1 to Hammer coming up...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball four...
Hammer’s OBP continuously on the rise…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer takes his base, and it's two on for the leader of the club that's made for you and me.
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Make up for your shoddy D!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Morse
. -- - - - - - - - - !
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Hmm. That didn't work at all.
Nevermind.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Maybe next AB...
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Hit it hard, but right at the D...
Two away…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What does Pudge do when he can't hit a DP grounder?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam Dunn flies out to center...Hammer? Hurt'em....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer unhooks his ankle shield and takes a one-out walk in front of Morse....Someone send MORSE the code for attack....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ajk may be celebrating Tampa's return to first place.
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I'd celebrate that, too!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I'm present
The first-placeness is providing me with the impetus needed to work
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
me too but im kinda fired up for tonights since no shift work tomorrow
plus im too much of a fanboy because i cant really fall asleep until the final score
Beats having west-coast friends who need to talk to you
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Morse politely decides to deprive Pudge of a GIDP opportunity.
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So it was a productive out?
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Let's go, Pudge! Only 6 more to tie Yogi!
You owe us for the DP.
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The real Future HOFer doesn't owe anyone anything...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
At least Pude can't GDP this time...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
A little...
He has grounded into 20 this season…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
And he hit a perfect DP ground right there...
…practicing, I guess.
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He just practices when he can't do the real thing...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That sounds like it would have been the GIDP had there been 1 out.
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This makes me a bit nervous
A couple of good scoring ops gone for naught. We’ve seen too much of that.
Rob
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The General is planning to use JMin in the defensive replacement Platoon.
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He's okay against lefties.
One day we’ll believe that. But admittedly the market for right handed platoon halves who can only play one position is not but so great.
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Anyone ready to answer that trivia question?
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UVA, Va Tech, ODU, Liberty, JMU, W&M
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VCU
I’m pretty sure one is Verlander. The other might be Epa Rixey, but I bet its Joe Saunders because of those inflated seasons with the Halos
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Nice.
Pulls out the Eppa Rixey reference!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
If MASN really pulls that
I would be very proud
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GMU?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
GMU too
They used to be really good, have a good staff there
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Hey, Pudge. I hear there's guy at Syracuse who can elevate the ball off the ground.
Right now he’s 2-4 with a 3B, 2R, RBI and a CS against the enemy to boot.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Yeah, but how much does he walk?
’Cuz compared to Pudge… uh, never mind.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
We haven't had a catcher who can take a walk in years.
Which is why OBP machine Norris would be welcomed if Mr. Ramos can’t get it done.
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Horrible angle to that ball though...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Me.
See D’Backs “triple”.
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Morse!
Great Play! Sortof.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
MORSE AT THE WALL!!!
+ATHLETIC!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
TOOLSY!
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Garfield, maybe...
…sorry! That was unnecessary.
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When I hear Morse, "cat-like" immediately pops in my head....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Morse redeems himself
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Morse: still a bit ginger about outfield walls ...
DL’ed entire 2008 season with should injury running into wall.
He lowered the shoulder into the fence/wall to extract a sense of revenge....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He doesn't put the cap back on the toothpase.
Drives us crazy. Other than that, model roommate.
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Thanks for that nugget.
I did not realize that. I continue to hope that you will find positive vibes away from FJR and focus on The Michael Morse Fan Club while not Beating the Dead Morse.
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CGWHHT!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
And then he would have thrown it from his back...
I just miss him so much!!!
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I seriously do..... More for nostalgia than for his actual playing Skillz
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It's the nostalgia that cements my dislike of The Guz
2005, 2006, 2007…All Guz pain. Contract year greatness. Followed by more pain.
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Guz played a whopping total of 47 games in 2007.
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yeah, but... LASIK!
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I don't blame him for that.
He played well during those games though.
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Grizzy's affection for his guys is poignant
and independent of reason.
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Oh, is Guzman gone?
I hadn’t noticed.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Hey!
Guzzzzzz gave us 6 years of loyal service. Quit dissin’ him…
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Desmond. Bernadina.
They count, in my mind!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
We can bring Bergmann back if you've got a jones for the 'Spos?
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He still has more Bowden Bucks than he ought to.
No tears from me.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Past a Watching Guzman.
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Oh, you're just doing that for the gratuitous acronym.
You know it would’ve scooted right by him.
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Kilgore just tweeted that Wilson Ramos has an RBI triple for SYR...
…and he says Nieves, pack cool weather clothing….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Kilgore be late.
Hey, Pudge. I hear there’s guy at Syracuse who can elevate the ball off the ground.
Right now he’s 2-4 with a 3B, 2R, RBI and a CS against the enemy to boot.
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by souldrummer on Aug 3, 2010 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
+RandR...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm paraphrasing the second part....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
SD > Kilgore
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Like I said earlier to the naysayers ...
one happy, (and probably Nats #1 prospect), prospect no longer blocked by MVP Mauer. Now he’s hitting mom … see????
And Venezuelans always hit better at MLB than at AAA anyhow...
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AND HET+Y dude and dudettes ... Syracuse (esp. Finger Lakes) are grrrrreat in the Falll ...
… just don’t tarry for the winter … smiles
"And a strike says Angel Hernandez!" [The Voice is in shock]
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Note to Scotty: Don't walk people.
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Reynolds makes him pay for not listening to you....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And Mrs. D. is cursing again...
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That's what happens when you walk people...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Oy. Walks kill.
Rob
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let me just
I dont like MR. crap
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A weak K/BB against this team is not a recipe for success.
They usually K. But if you BB they have enough power to make you pay.
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And pay they did...
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He studies the pitchaaaaaa!
…then gets himself picked off!
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I don't MASN will pick your fan ad for next season...
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I must say that ad is an assault on my intelligence.
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Only if you're actually paying attention to the games they show...
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Which I do not.
The Brain would not let that ad get out of the producer’s studio.
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so I was right
verlander and saunders
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The General grounds out, The Smoker strikes out, Morgan tries and tries to bunt before grounding out....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
I remain slightly saddened that Morgan bunt attempts didn't make it into the guess 'em thread.
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Hard to detect from box scores.
Rob
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Double switches are easy?
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i guess cause it goes on the scorecard maybe
there could be some debate on some of morgans slap bunts on what exactly he was trying to do up there
Easier. At least one can see how players entered the game
I can investigate further in these cases.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
C'mon Nyjer!
Even Juan Pierre has more home runs than you now!
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Oh, that hurts.
Wil Nieves has more than him, too.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Wil has a HR?
He hit one in Houston, right? I keep forgetting.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Olsen now at 4.08 ERA ...
at risk could be replaced by Marquis …
that would be a revoltin’ development …
Why? His ERA this year is only 20.52. He has played great!!!
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Meh.
Spin the 5 starter wheel and whatever you land on is okay with me. With the reduced velocity and K totals Olsen’s a 5 starter on a good team.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Don't know if this was mentioned earlier
but Ramos hit an RBI triple to finish 2 for 4 for the third straight night
Wil Nieves has heard several times now...
Poor Nieves…such a nice guy….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A good bum...
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Anyone > Nieves...
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by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
"Those voices in my head. They keep sayin' Ramos, Ramos, Ramos."
“I turn up my Tony Vega music louder, but I can’t drown them out!”
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Hey, I think we're due another icon, here.
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Again, No longer blocked by Mauer ... chances of being in majors as starter ...
90%+ suddenly …. like overnight …
if he hits .400+ in Syracuse it would be hard to keep him in Syracuse and Wil Nieves on the big club roster.
Hell of a rundown
Hopefully that turns the tide. . .
OOooh. Nice play, Nyjer.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
MORGAN!!
Helps his UZR, tracking one down on the track.
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i bet it helps his d+/- more
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....Giggleman.... Lol.
I can’t stop laughing about that.
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SJIMH!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
No comprendo.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Saint Justin Is My Hero!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
NMIMH!!!!!! Tracks Chris Young's blast down and makes the grab...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
15,000 bobbleheads nod in agreement.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
[Insert cliched after-pun drum solo here]
The former, current, future, and forever star of the Washington Nationals. Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Employee No. 44, Adam DUNN!!!!!!!!
by Nationalpastime9 on Aug 3, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow what has gotten into the Astros
16 runs on 20 hits…they havent lost since dealing Oswalt and Berkman
last couple days ive wondered if they put a chip up on the collective shoulder
oswalt wasnt exactly complimentary about the state of the team hence the players among others and he got sent elsewhere
And Desi continues the offense FAIL...
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You're a harsh critic.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
The DP earlier was just... painful.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Truly.
The offense has not managed anything since then it seems.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
No doubt,
but still. He’s been pretty much on a roll up ’till tonight.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
(1.096 OPS over his last 7 games)
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Allow me to revise and extend my remarks...
“Desmond continues TONIGHT’S offense fail.”
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RobBob
Eats, shoots and Leaves
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I did not realize this...
…but all 7 of Wil Nieves’ big league seasons are below replacement according to baseball-reference.com. That takes some serious doing to stick around long enough to have 7 negative WAR seasons.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Think about it?
Baseball American would likely rate Ramos the #1 prospect in the Nats system …
now that Stras and Storen are in the majors …
His most War in one season was when he had 4 ab's in '05 with the Yanks...
Lol…
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Because of his position
Even after positional adjustments for the stat
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its a combo
norris possibly couldve made it up by this season if you remove injury and general offensive licking. I think the biggest reason is the training staff and the physicians stringing along flores injury. If rizz had been told long ago that flores wouldnt be back soon/ever he would have been shopping long ago. if you keep hearing throwing program/slight discomfort/microfxs etc, especially on someone who was generally good like flores, you might be less inclined to permanently replace him
The shift beats Dunn after Zim K's and Desi flies out...4-1 D-Backs....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Saunders at 73 pitches, going nowhere, start hitting Nats....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
NYJERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MOAR MOARSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MOAR MOARGAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MOAR MOARSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dunn shows off his range on a sharp grounder by LaRoche...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Kelly Johnson, 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 3, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
"There's no coast here in Phoenix" [The Brain]
“I’d be crawling to find it if there was one, Dave.” [The Voice]
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Great mentor for Ramos!!
[sorry, Flores]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If Jesus comes back healthy, that'll be a nice problem to have.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
DON'T RUN ON PUDGE!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
You don't want to run on the Pude.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
ELP!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it make sense to let Ramos come up and get to spend time with Pudge?
….not that that’s helped Nieves.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I'm a big believer that he needs his at bats.
He’s going to get more of them in AAA. Let him mash up AAA is my stance unless he shows he can get walks there too.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Yes, but they need to see if this year's offense is an aberration or if he needs work ...
Clearly he hits a lot better than Maxwell and his silver hammer … problem is : Giggles absolutely loves Maxwell.
Aren't you confusing Riggleman with Rizzo?
You’ll notice, for example, that JMax isn’t in the lineup.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Not a big fan of his game, he's passable...
Some don’t seem to like his game-calling….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Less sliderz, moar inside.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He's below average defensively ...
Let’s face facts? Pudge at age 39 makes Nieves look like Litttle League.
he's had 15 years too
Drafted in ’95
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
That's because we never allow baserunners, right?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Seems like Olsen has been a bit unlucky tonight.
Grounders getting through and his one walk coming back to bite him.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Why can't Nats lefties get lefties out?
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Actually Clippard is the best at that ...
and he is a right hander … okay ask yourselves why Balester? Why not Slaten? Why not Perlata? Why not Wilkie or Severino who both are doing one thousand times better than Balester? I can’t figure it out … he has a 7.30 ERA in Syracuse and the majors. His WHIP is out of sight? Why? Why?
First and third, one out, things aboot to get out of hand....Montero flies to center, this sac works....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
It was so promising back in the 2nd inning...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Well, at least we'll get to see what Balester can do against some major league hitters.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I think we've seen this movie before.
I don’t like how it ends.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I am as skeptical about Balester as anyone.
I didn’t realize he was lighting up the gun the way he was when I saw him in the blowout game. He has enough stuff to relieve. We’ll learn something about how he gets these guys.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Holy cow, he just nailed Reynolds in the head!
That is NOT. GOOD.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
With a child's top spinning on a table?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER SURRENDER!!!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
AND SCORE SOME RUNS!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Easy there, cowboy
DBacks have serious pitching problems, and the Nats can hit the ball hard. It’s not over by any means.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Sorry, lots of painful precedent.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Here comes Bally....Bally + No Pressure = [Hopes something good.]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
He sucks ... he really sucks and the mustache made it worst.
HE JUST BEANED HIS SECONG GUY!!!! SEND HIM AWAY!!! Before he kills someone!!!
That pitch
was the first breaking ball DBacks hitters have seen all game. Olsen was almost exclusively fastball-changeup
Oh, Bally...not again...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
95 mph fastball to the head....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Balester is a bit of a menace
Someone’s gonna get mad, soon.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Fix your control, Bally.
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Dang Balester....
…that does not fly. Two beanballs in three appearances. You simply cannot do that. You’re going to get Dunn, Willinhgam, and Zim killed.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Not good at all. Dang, Bally better watch it or he'll kill someone, himself!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Maybe on TV...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ump sensing same issues warning...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprised Gibson didn't get thrown for talking to Joe West
nobody is good enough to even have a conversation with the man
Joe West now issues warnings, because the game is about HIM.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Cause he's 24 and has a 96 mph fastball with a nasty breaking ball...
And yes, control issues….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's hope he doesn't turn into Daniel Cabrera 2.0
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Oh, no.
Joe West is an ump. Warnings have been issued. Now that is some stupid stuff. You’d hope they allow the Diamondbacks to take some bit of retaliation right away rather than allow that stuff.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Balester...
…no Iconz for you. Go back to your room. That was scary.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
+[shudder]
Ball is not coming out of your hand good.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He has stuff.
He’s a space cadet.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Nice!! Mark Grace going into commercial, "Well....let's see how the Diamondbacks react..."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
You've just beaned their best player who hit a HR.
You’re losing by 4 runs. The General has ordered a retreat to conserve his forces.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Fortunately,
I don’t think anyone believes the beanball was intentional, just stupid.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I read that book on The Unwritten Rules...good stuff.
So they warn them in this game. Way to go Joe West. The Diamondbacks should have a long memory. So they should file this one away and The Diamondbacks could try to bean one of our players when they come to Nats Park nex in front of an umpiring crew who doesn’t understand the history. This is pretty stupid. Let the Diamondbacks bruise Zim, Hammer, or Dunn and move forward.
Joe West is an idiot, but that’s not news to those who’ve seen him handle games.
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As I said though
I’m pretty sure the DBacks aren’t thinking of things that way, because I doubt they think there was any malice involved.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
yeah but elbow pad vs head
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
They just nicked Nyjer, though?
Nyjer probably wanted to get hit.
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Can Rizzo get tired of wathcing Bally pitch soon? PLEASE .....
Bally’s gonna get get the rest of the team injured.
I don’t want to have to watch him anymore. Boooooooo.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
I don't really understand why everyone is beating up Balester
He has the best stuff of anyone in the bullpen not named Drew Storen…give him 10 innings first
Gotta have control to go with that stuff, though.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Balester's stuff if fine.
His performance is not, and if he’s going to put our players in danger with reckless beanings he will not be long for this roster.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I really don't see this as the kind of pitch that gets retaliated against
it was obviously unintentional
It's not all about things being intentional or unintentional.
Some of it is that your teammates career was just endangered and you intentionally but not dangerously plunk a guy in the rear or throw behind him to send a statement to the other team that you don’t approve of what you did to my teammate.
Plus you’d be concerned that Balester is throwing too much inside and it got away from him after the HR. He wasn’t trying to hit him, but he probably was trying to pitch inside and he screwed up.
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Unintentional=No Retaliation.
Or at least it should.
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Right,
but I’m not worried about Zimmerman or Dunn being “plunked in the rear”. Thats not putting their careers at risk. If they want to plunk a guy in the back, go right ahead. The kind of retaliation I’m worried about is head hunting Zimmerman, which would only be done if the opposing team though the beaning was intentional
Totally.
I’m talking about stuff like the Batista plunk in the Phillips game. Phillips wasn’t intentionally trying to show up the Nats or injure Nieves. But lack of thought hurt a Nat and the Nationals were right to respond.
Here, Balester’s lack of ability wasn’t intentional in all likelihood. He was probably trying to buzz somebody and it got away from him. He’s trying to pitch inside like he’s probably been instructed to and failed. But he did injure a Diamondbacks teammate and part of team sports is loyalty to your teammates. You support your teammates by bruising one of their guys without intent to injure as an expression of support for your teammate more than anything else.
A guy like Reynolds is a star player hurting in the dugout and probably feels mad that he’s out of the game. The retaliation helps support that guy.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I get what you're saying
I just don’t see why we’re so worried about one of our players getting plunked in the back after their guy got hit in the head. Not a single one of our players is in danger
I thought that Batista plunked him
because of the chest-thump he did, not for mowing down the catcher.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Yeah, I thought it was the chest-thump, too.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I certainly agree with the second paragraph
And, to a point, with the first.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
E6
That’s how to get a good inning started.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Hammer reaches on an error by Drew...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
Stop talking about getting revenge, Grace....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
Grace is an old school ballplayer.
If somebody did that to him, he would be irate if no retaliation was taken. That’s why you have to let the other team show respect for their teammates and bruise somebody on the other team. This is one area where hockey has totally cleaned baseball’s clock. They’ve found a way to minimize fighting while establishing some clear ground rules that prevent some of the dumber elements of fighting. Teams fight, get it out of their system with the goons, and move on with tougher respect.
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I'm not sure they/we deserve to have any chance ...
… after Bally’s bull crap … that’s GCL/Viera stuff.
Now Bally is afraid to throw a strike...
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Bally is rattled.
He can’t get anything in the zone.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
When he's 25-26 and gets it together opinions will change...
Drafted out of high school, misused as a starter and now a converted reliever….
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I just hope something like this doesn't mess with his head long-term.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
He'll have every opportunity in Syracuse to work this out.
Balester’s performance here is why you just can’t get so much from stats. The stuff is much better than I expected; the stuff between the ears seems much worse.
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No one compares to Peaches
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
The problem is in his motion with his right shoulder
Now that he’s done it twice I hope they’ve noticed this because he brings that shoulder really far back sometimes while not having his body go with it and sometimes he releases early leaving it high and inside
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
I'm seeing that too
Leaning back doesn’t use to lower body, which creates a higher trajectory. And he’s dipping too, which is causing it to sail wide
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yeah this should have been corrected in the minors
it’s going to cause him shoulder problems if they don’t fix it also
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Oof, no one covering third on the sac bunt...
…but the runner stops at 2nd.
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FIRST!!!!
IT’S A DOUBLE SWITCH!!!!
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RobBob this contest is going to be great for laughers.
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Yes, I think so too.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
And here comes Maxwell!
Double-switch with Slaten…
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Thankfully he didn't do the double switch with Harris.
Now he’ll still be able to pinch hit with Willie Harris!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Notice he favors Maxwell ove Harris ...
He is batting this inning … more futility …
Dear Mike Rizzo plzzzz trade Harris, Maxwell … and Balester tonight.
Thank you!
Nor as effective...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Ugh. This is ridiculous.
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Grace just called Morgan's throw in, "One of the worst I've ever seen."
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Grace calls him like he sees 'em.
And Morgan’s arm is certainly not pretty. I’ve got to believe it’s part of what may have kept him LF in the past.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Rats. Just out of Desi's range.
Morgan with the 70 foot, three hopper to the mound.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
No, they got an out.
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No, they got an out.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Wow. Never seen that before.
Same Punctuation and everything.
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UMD Class of 2014! GO TERPS!!!
We're clones.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Better than being clowns.
Or jackwagons.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
It's okay--she's actually a robot.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Teach her to 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 3, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
How much longer is Desmond going to do stuff like this?
I’m on his side, but this is getting old quick…
by John Quinn on Aug 3, 2010 11:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i'm with you but
being thrown in with a ton of different second basemen doesn’t help chemistry on dp’s
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
But he just drops it or misplays it with his glove so often.
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UMD Class of 2014! GO TERPS!!!
This is why I went low with the error count!
Desi is figuring ways to evade the scorer’s wrath while still making rookie mistakes.
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LOL.
I thought there were 55 games, not 53. If I lose by >4 Double switches or >2 errors I will be angry.
Cy Saunders is manhandling 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 3, 2010 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
The Nats bring out the best in mediocre pitchers...
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Ugh, Gameday: "3B Mark Reynolds left the game due to an injured head."
Even worse seeing it like that.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Bally walked to home to see if he was OK and Kirk Gibson waved him away....
Not a happy Manager…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
[Currently swearing it's not a concussion so he can drink on birthday...]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He's always seemed to be able to walk.
He just can’t hit stuff outside.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
J-Max + Patience....
Morgan 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 3, 2010 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
Will there be four men on base for him so he can tie the game?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Of course....new rulez.
And because I said so.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Does this park have the holographic bullseye in CF?
That’s still worth ten runs, right?
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Holographic swinning pool...only worth 6
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
+10 RUNS!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW, Roscoe said Hi to everyone and said he was OK, but heavily medicated...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Meaning he's enjoying this game most of all of us...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Tell him we all said hi, hope he gets better soon but still gets
to stay away from work until Sept!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
+Better Sooner
And enjoy the prescription painkillers!
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
They're going to bring back all the players Demond has left on base tonight.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Really bad segue...bet Carpenter thought it was clever.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Charlie and Dave talking about Dunn Waivers scenarios
Noting that half the players in MLB are probably on waivers
No chance at all.
Unless Zim hits the holographic swimming pool.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
3 outs to get 5 runs....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
Saunders vs Zimmerman....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Zim K's swinging, 2 outs to get 5 runs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
was looking
and it was a ball :(
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Thanks, Hammer doesn't like calls either....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 4, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes. Haven't mailed it yet though. Tomorrow.
Was traveling for work for last two days…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Might delay it one day for every anti-Bally comment....
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 3, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Mr Umpire
Not every pitch is a strike.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Mr. Umpire to Mr. RobBob: Strikes are where I call them...I disdain any prescribed zone.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Wow.
5 inches inside, or 10 inches outside is perfectly OK.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
So glad you see it my way, mmkthnx...Mr. Umpire
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
man this 9th inning strikezone is awesome
Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick Blaine: I'm a drunkard.
Captain Louis Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world.
Early Bird special don't last forever, you know.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
I'd like to see Atilano pitch against these guys
they could just do that for the home run derby every year
Dunn pops out...1 out to get 5 runs...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 3, 2010 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Hammer is in no rush!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 4, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
A curly L
Not their best effort.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Zim's HR in first was awesome....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 4, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Curly Ls just don't have the same cachet that the Curly Ws do:
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Complete game on a fly ball to center
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 4, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions
For my 3,000th comment on Federal Baseball, I would like to say this:
I blame Nieves. :)
Goodnight all.
Screech's Godson
UMD Class of 2014! GO TERPS!!!
+3,000!!!
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 4, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Internet connection getting cranky.
I did stick around to listen to that epic fail. Truly awful stuff. Let us hope that we won’t have to revert to guess ’em hijinks to get through the games down the stretch going forward.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
Punching out...
Not so bold prediction: Bally back to Syracuse soon.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 4, 2010 12:05 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, you can learn on the job but you can't turn your hitters into marked men.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
I'd prefer Domincan WInters
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
I'm not tossing Bally out to pasture yet.
We traded for Ramos. The good news is that we’ve got a AAA prospect who could make a significant contribution immediately. The bad news is that we’ve exhausted the major league talent left at Syracuse by trading away Capps after the Bruney, Walker, and Bergmann failures. Bally’s not supposed to be here and he should go back. I just don’t know what you do in the meantime. Some of this will be easier to figure out when the next starter is ready I guess. Bring back Marquis and have him start in the pen?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
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